Aortic coarctation can be categorized into three types according to De-Bakey typing and two types, A and B, according to Stanford typing.
The De-Bakey classification is based on the origin of the entrapment and the involvement of the aorta. Type I refers to the origin of the entrapment in the ascending aorta and the involvement of the aortic arch to the descending aorta, which is the most common type.
The most common type is type II, in which the entrapment originates in the ascending aorta and the involvement is limited to the ascending aorta, and type III, in which the lesion originates in the descending aorta and involves the distal portion of the aorta, and partially involves the abdominal aorta.
The Stanford classification is based on the site of involvement only. Those involving the ascending aorta are classified as type A, including De-Bakey’s types I and II; those involving only the descending aorta are classified as type B, equivalent to De-Bakey’s type III.
Aortic coarctation is a very dangerous disease, and different types and degrees of aortic coarctation require different treatments. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for examination and treatment.