Percutaneous intervention of severe native coarctation of the aorta presenting in pregnancy: a case report.
Heba NashatRoshni PatelMark R JohnsonIsma RafiqPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2023)
Coarctation of the aorta should be considered in pregnant women with poorly controlled hypertension. This case also highlights that, despite associated risks, percutaneous intervention can lead to improved maternal haemodynamics and fetal growth.
Keyphrases
- randomized controlled trial
- aortic valve
- minimally invasive
- pulmonary artery
- ultrasound guided
- pregnancy outcomes
- blood pressure
- arterial hypertension
- radiofrequency ablation
- pregnant women
- preterm birth
- human health
- case report
- body mass index
- physical activity
- aortic dissection
- pulmonary arterial hypertension
- weight gain