Prediction of neonatal coarctation of the aorta at fetal echocardiography: a scoring system KU Leuven
INTRODUCTION: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is common and can lead to neonatal emergency. Despite its burden, antenatal detection of this condition remains inaccurate. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of fetal echocardiography and to design a scoring system for risk stratification of CoA in suspected cases. DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study. SETTING: S. Orsola Hospital, Bologna, Italy. POPULATION: About 140 fetuses referred ...