Incidental Diagnosis of Coarctation of the Aorta in a Pregnant Patient with Severe Hypertension and Respiratory Distress

Abstract

A 30-year-old primigravid at 31 weeks of gestation with ARDS and severe PIH was initially diagnosed at an external facility. Despite aggressive management, her blood pressure remained high. An incidental chest CT scan revealed overlooked coarctation of the aorta. Other secondary causes, like pheochromocytoma and renovascular hypertension, were explored.