2011年10月1日 · Fetal cardiac anomalies are common, with half of them being lethal or requiring complex surgeries. Early detection of these anomalies enables early referral to tertiary care centers with adequate expertise. A routine antenatal ultrasound performed between 18 and 22 weeks enables detection of most of these malformations.

2019年2月14日 · If a heart defect is suspected, or a pregnant woman is at risk of having a baby with a heart defect, a pediatric or fetal cardiologist will perform a fetal echocardiogram. With this detailed information they can determine the severity of a problem if detected, educate expectant parents and discuss treatment options.

2019年2月16日 · In this chapter, we review normal fetal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, recommended approaches for prenatal cardiac screening and detailed evaluation, ultrasound findings associated with common types of CHD, and …

Obstetrical ultrasound only obtains limited images of the fetal heart. If an abnormality is suspected, a detailed fetal echocardiogram is indicated to accurately diagnose type and severity of CHD. The referral is made for fetal echocardiography, and that's how we get patients referred to us at Lurie Children’s for further evaluation and care.

Fetal echocardiography by fetal/pediatric cardiac sonographers, with interpretation by fetal/pediatric cardiologists, provides more accurate prenatal cardiac diagnosis (30,31) as compared to obstetric ultrasound and allows for specialized prenatal parental counseling as well as delivery management in an appropriate setting .

These ultrasound images suggest a solid, non-calcific mass of the pericardium. Possibilities include rhabdomyoma, teratoma and hemangioma. Rhabdomyomas are the commonest pericardial tumours and account for almost 75 % of cardiac masses. Teratomas can be either cystic or solid. Image courtesy of Dr. Prathima Radhakrishnan, Bangalore, India.

As is the case with most screening tests, a basic or detailed anatomy ultrasound to detect a congenital anomaly is offered to a population of healthy individuals with a low probability of disease.

2023年9月18日 · A fetal echocardiogram is a detailed ultrasound performed of the baby's heart before the baby is born. A small camera called a transducer is placed on the pregnant mother's abdomen and sends out ultrasonic sound waves.

Fetal cardiac anomalies are common, with half of them being lethal or requiring complex surgeries. Early detection of these anomalies enables early referral to tertiary care centers with adequate expertise. A routine antenatal ultrasound performed between 18 and 22 weeks enables detection of most of these malformations.

2023年5月8日 · A specialized ultrasound, known as a fetal echocardiogram, can detect a myriad of fetal heart abnormalities well before your baby is born. Our team of pediatric cardiologists who specialize in fetal heart abnormalities are ready to care for you and your baby, from before their birth into adulthood.