Prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta with ventricular septal defect: A case report.

Objective: To present an accurate prenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta with ventricular septal defect and to illustrate how early diagnosis in prenatal period with proper referral and counseling can optimize management.

Case Report: A case with coarctation of the aorta with ventricle septal defect was found to have an abnormal three vessel view at 12 weeks, and with close follow-ups, coarctation of the aorta with ventricle septal defect was diagnosed at 24 weeks. Following the support from a multidisciplinary team that provided counseling, diagnosis, and follow-ups, the pregnant woman decided to continue with the pregnancy and had a vaginal delivery at a medical center.

Prenatal Diagnosis of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava is Associated with Coarctation of the Aorta - A Case Report.

A singleton pregnant woman was found to have persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) of the fetus at 22 weeks by ultrasound. Follow-up scans revealed PLSVC, dilated coronary sinus, dominant right heart, some pericardial effusion, and hypertrophy of the right ventricular wall. The woman had an abdominal delivery at 34 weeks due to rupture of membranes.