Prevalence of Intracranial Aneurysms in Patients With Coarctation of the Aorta: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is associated with intracranial aneurysms (IAs); however, the prevalence and risk factors (RFs) are not well described. Current practice guidelines offer inconsistent recommendations on screening for IAs in this patient population ranging from "not recommended" (European Society of Cardiology 2020) to "recommended" (American Heart Association 2018).

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and RFs for IAs in patients with CoA.