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2 cze 2023 · FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. Fetuses identified as having, or suspected of having, an abnormality on routine cardiac ultrasound screening are candidates for a fetal echocardiogram 5, 6 (GOOD PRACTICE POINT).
The purpose of this document is to provide updated recommendations for the performance and interpretation of fetal echocardiography in the detection, classification, risk assessment, and perinatal care planning of the pregnancy in which the fetus has cardiovascular disease.
24 maj 2023 · Ultrasound systems used for fetal echocardiography should have high spatial and temporal resolution given the small size of a rapidly beating fetal heart. Transabdominal scanning is the standard except in very early gestation.
Indications for performance of fetal echocardiography (Table 1), the gold standard test to diagnose congenital heart disease (CHD) in the fetus, have evolved over the years.
The fetal echocardiogram is a detailed evaluation of cardiac structure and function. This method typically involves a sequential segmental analysis of 3 basic areas that include the atria, ventricles, and great arteries and their connections. 15–17 A segmental analysis
The purpose of an ultrasound examination at 18–22 and 28–32 weeks of pregnancy is a detailed assessment of fetal organs for congenital malformations (fetal anomaly scan). The protocol for basic fetal heart examination at 18–22 weeks is presented in Table 2 .
Learn about fetal echocardiography, a test that uses sound waves to check the heart of your developing baby. Find out why you may need it, how to prepare, what to expect, and what happens after the test.
