A 1-month-old boy is referred for failure to thrive. On examination, he shows features of congestive failure. The femoral pulses are feeble as compared to brachial pulses. The most likely clinical diagnosis is:
b. Coarctation of aorta(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2205, Ghai 8/e p 413-433)Feeble femoral pulsations compared to strong brachial pulsations suggests of coarctation of aorta.
Congenital aortic stenosis
Coarctation of aorta
Patent ductus arteriosus
Congenital aortoiliac disease
C.V.S.