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May 8, 2026Echocardiography0 citations

Coarctation of the Aorta Diagnosed in a Fetus—Are We Done yet, or Is It Still a Challenge?

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OSOskar SylwestrzakMRMaria Respondek‐LiberskaMSMaciej Słodki

Key Points

  • This research aims to improve understanding and methods of diagnosing coarctation of the aorta during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of indirect markers used in fetal diagnosis
  • Evaluation of functional conditions affecting hemodynamics
  • Integration of morphological parameters for better specificity
  • Indirect markers show high false-positive rates in diagnosing coarctation of the aorta.
  • Functional conditions can mimic coarctation, complicating diagnosis.
  • Improved morphological evaluations enhance diagnostic accuracy and risk stratification.

Abstract

Prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta remains challenging due to reliance on indirect markers such as ventricular disproportion, which lack specificity and lead to high false-positive rates. Functional conditions, particularly redundant foramen ovale, may mimic coarctation through altered hemodynamics. Integration of morphological parameters improves diagnostic differentiation and supports more accurate prenatal risk stratification. Herein, we aim to share our insights into the prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta.

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Sylwestrzak et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7fb8bfa21ec5bbf083f4https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.70477
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