Fetal cardiac scanning today

被引:21
作者
Allan, Lindsey [1 ]
机构
[1] Kings Coll Hosp London, London SE5 9RS, England
关键词
fetal echocardiography; congenital heart disease; prenatal diagnosis; nuchal translucency; CONGENITAL HEART-DISEASE; INCREASED NUCHAL TRANSLUCENCY; PRENATAL-DIAGNOSIS; NORMAL KARYOTYPE; GREAT-ARTERIES; NORMAL FETUSES; ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY; DEFECTS; PREGNANCY; POPULATION;
D O I
10.1002/pd.2540
中图分类号
Q3 [遗传学];
学科分类号
071007 ; 090102 ;
摘要
The ability to examine the structure of the fetal heart in real-time started over 30 years ago now The field has seen very great advances since then, both in terms of technical improvements in ultrasound equipment and in dissemination of operator skills. A great deal has been learnt about normal cardiac function in the human fetus throughout gestation and how it is affected by pathologies of pregnancy. There is increasing recognition of abnormal heart structure during routine obstetric scanning. allowing referral for specialist diagnosis and counselling. It is now possible to make accurate diagnosis of cardiac malformations as early as 12 weeks of gestation. Early diagnosis of a major cardiac malformation in the fetus can provide the parents with a comprehensive prognosis, enabling them to make the most informed choice about the management of the pregnancy. Copyright (C) 2010 John Wiley & Sons. Ltd.
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