[Aortic contraction in pregnancy: report of a case at the Central Military Hospital]

The coarctation of the aorta is an uncommon pathology which has a high mortality rate during pregnancy; a very thorough antenatal control must be performed due to the serious complications that may cause death. It is important to eliminate any congenital malformations related to this pathology, such as aneurysms of the Willis polygon, Ductus Persistent or ventricular intercommunication; arterial pressure must be strictly controlled using antihypertensive drugs when needed with beta-blockers. The delivery route may be vaginal, C-section must be reserved only for obstetric reasons. We present a case studied in the Military Hospital, treated with antihypertensives, the fetus had intrauterine growth retardation and was delivered by C-section successfully.