Unrepaired Aortic Coarctation Diagnosed Late in Pregnancy: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Comprehensive Cardiovascular History
Daniel Odongo & Hardeo Ramdeholl · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026
Background: Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital cardiovascular lesion that may remain undiagnosed until adulthood. During pregnancy, the physiological increases in blood volume and cardiac output may worsen hypertension and increase the risk of maternal cardiovascular compli...