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[Fetal cardiac disorders]

I Oberhänsli-Weiss1

  • 1Unité de cardiologie pédiatrique, Hôpital cantonal universitaire de Genève.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|February 18, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Advanced ultrasonography enables reliable fetal heart evaluation, aiding in the early diagnosis and management of cardiac conditions during pregnancy. This allows for timely interventions and improved outcomes for at-risk pregnancies.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Prenatal Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Recent advancements in ultrasonography have significantly improved the reliability of fetal heart studies.
  • Routine surveillance of the fetal heart is now feasible for high-risk pregnancies with specific indications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the capabilities of modern fetal echocardiography in diagnosing and managing fetal cardiac conditions.
  • To establish the optimal timing for detailed fetal echocardiographic examinations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advanced ultrasonography for morphological and functional assessment of the fetal heart.
  • Performing detailed echocardiographic examinations between 18 and 22 weeks of gestation.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasonography provides reliable morphological and functional data of the fetal heart.
  • Fetal echocardiography can identify structural malformations and arrhythmias, enabling potential treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Fetal cardiology has evolved beyond structural diagnosis to include arrhythmia identification and management.
  • Ongoing research promises new therapeutic strategies for fetal cardiac diseases.

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