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Fetal cardiac scanning today.

Lindsey Allan1

  • 1Fetal Cardiology, King's College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS, UK. lindsey.allan2@btinternet.com

Prenatal Diagnosis
|June 24, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Fetal heart structure examination has advanced significantly with improved ultrasound technology and skills. Early diagnosis of fetal cardiac malformations by 12 weeks gestation aids informed pregnancy management choices.

Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Cardiology
  • Prenatal diagnostics

Background:

  • Real-time fetal heart examination capabilities emerged over 30 years ago.
  • Significant advancements in ultrasound technology and operator skills have occurred.
  • Understanding of normal fetal cardiac function and pregnancy pathologies has grown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in fetal cardiac examination.
  • To highlight the impact of early diagnosis on pregnancy management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of technical improvements in ultrasound equipment.
  • Analysis of the dissemination of operator skills.
  • Assessment of diagnostic capabilities at different gestational ages.

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Main Results:

  • Accurate diagnosis of cardiac malformations is possible as early as 12 weeks of gestation.
  • Increased recognition of abnormal fetal heart structures during routine scans.
  • Improved understanding of fetal cardiac function and its alteration by pregnancy pathologies.

Conclusions:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of fetal cardiac malformations is now feasible.
  • Prenatal diagnosis provides parents with crucial prognostic information.
  • Informed choices regarding pregnancy management can be made based on early diagnosis.