Impact of prenatally diagnosed congenital heart defects on outcomes and management

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Jennifer Wong1, Katherine Kohari1, Mert Ozan Bahtiyar1

  • 1Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|May 11, 2022
PubMed

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Fetal echocardiography improves the prenatal identification of congenital heart defects (CHD). Early and accurate detection of CHD enhances survival rates and allows for better family planning and specialized care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Prenatal Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Congenital heart defects (CHD) are a significant concern in neonates.
  • Fetal echocardiography is a key tool for prenatal diagnosis.
  • Advances in ultrasound technology have improved detection rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of fetal echocardiography in identifying neonates at high risk for CHD.
  • To emphasize the impact of accurate prenatal CHD detection on patient outcomes.
  • To discuss the implications of early detection for family planning and care.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advanced ultrasound technology for fetal echocardiography.
  • Standardizing the performance of fetal echocardiograms.
  • Focusing on early detection of CHD, especially complex cases.

Main Results:

  • Increased prenatal detection rates for CHD.
  • Improved survival rates for infants diagnosed with CHD prenatally.
  • Facilitation of informed family decisions regarding pregnancy and delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate prenatal identification of CHD via fetal echocardiography is crucial.
  • Early detection enables timely referral to pediatric cardiology specialists.
  • Enhanced psychosocial support is necessary for families affected by CHD.

Keywords:
congenital heart diseasefetal echocardiogramoutcomesprenatal detectionpsychological impact

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