The Utility of Screening Fetal Echocardiograms Following Normal Level II Ultrasounds in Fetuses with Maternal Congenital Heart Disease

Autor: Sophia Calcara, Amanda Paeltz, Bernadette Richards, Tracey Sisk, Corey Stiver, Oluseyi Ogunleye, Karen Texter, May Ling Mah, Clifford L. Cua
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Cardiology and Therapy, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 163-171 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2193-8261
2193-6544
DOI: 10.1007/s40119-024-00350-z
Popis: Abstract Introduction Fetal echocardiograms (F-echo) are recommended in all pregnancies when maternal congenital heart disease (CHD) is present, even if there was a prior level II ultrasound (LII-US) that was normal. The goal of this study was to evaluate if any diagnosis of a critical CHD was missed in a fetus with maternal CHD who had a normal LII-US. Methods A retrospective chart review of all F-echoes where the indication was maternal CHD between 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2022 was performed. Fetuses were included if they had a LII-US that was read as normal and had an F-echo. Critical CHD was defined as CHD requiring catheterization or surgical intervention
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