Radial Pulses in Pediatrics — 9yo Child | Pediatric Cardiology | SMLE Q#10244
SMLE Question #10244
Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology
Objective: OBJ-283
Last updated: February 2026
A 9-year-old boy has progressive weakness and easy fatigability for several months. His parents report episodic facial flushing and headaches during exertion. Examination shows delayed, weak femoral pulses compared with radial pulses. Which underlying cardiovascular lesion is the most likely etiology of these findings?
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