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Which congenital disorder is characterized by local narrowing of the aorta just proximal to the insertion of the ductus arteriosus?

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This is coarctation of the aorta. This condition makes it harder for the heart to pump oxygenated blood throughout the body, leading to difficulty in breathing or feeding, especially at an early age. Left untreated, this could lead to heart failure later in life.
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