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.

Methods: We completed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies utilizing computed tomography or magnetic resonance angiographic screening for IAs in patients with CoA.

Results: Five cohort studies were included, representing 442 patients. The pooled prevalence of IAs in patients with CoA was 3.8% [95% CI: 0.1%-12.3%]. The results met our prespecified definition for high heterogeneity. Of 5 RFs evaluated, only hypertension was associated with the development of IAs with an odds ratio of 3.1 [95% CI: 1.1-8.2;  = 0.03]. There was an observed downward trend over time in the prevalence of IAs among the studies included.

Conclusions: The development of IAs is likely multifactorial in etiology and there may be modifiable RFs in their development. Considering the low prevalence of IAs in the pooled result, routine screening of patients with CoA for IAs is likely of low-value.

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