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Experiences with fetal phonocardiographic telemonitoring and future possibilities
E Kosa1, Cs Horvath, N Kersner
1Pázmány P. Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary.
Summary
Phonocardiography (PCG) home monitoring can screen for fetal heart defects, improving early detection during pregnancy. This technology offers valuable insights for managing potential congenital heart diseases.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Fetal cardiac anomalies often go undetected during pregnancy.
- Phonocardiography (PCG) enables examination of fetal heart sounds.
- Telemonitoring systems can enhance diagnostic capabilities for fetal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize experience with intensive fetal monitoring campaigns.
- To explore possibilities for fetal monitoring using PCG.
- To assess the suitability of PCG home monitoring for screening fetal congenital heart diseases.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Phonocardiography (PCG) within a telemonitoring system.
- Conducted an intensive fetal monitoring campaign over three years in Hungary.
- Collected data from a large number of measurements.
Main Results:
- PCG telemonitoring allows for long-term fetal cardiac measurements, even remotely.
- Experience from the campaign provided insights into current and future fetal monitoring.
- Results suggest PCG home monitoring is a viable screening method for fetal congenital heart diseases.
Conclusions:
- Phonocardiography (PCG) home monitoring shows promise as a screening tool for fetal congenital heart diseases.
- Telemonitoring enhances the diagnostic power of PCG for fetal cardiac anomalies.
- Early screening via PCG can aid in the management of fetal heart conditions during pregnancy.
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