Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to coarctation of the aorta?
A) It is typically associated with reduced blood flow to the brain.
B) It refers to a narrowing of the aorta.
C) It typically occurs near the site of the attachment of the ligamentum arteriosum.
D) It may be associated with enlarged internal thoracic and intercostal arteries.
E) It may be associated with osteological changes in the ribs that are visible radiologically.
Ans: A
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