First Trimester Fetal Echocardiography
摘要
First trimesterFirst trimester fetal echocardiographyFetal echocardiography was introduced over two decades ago. This service is usually available in specialist units, but it is not included in routine prenatal screeningPrenatal screening programs. Early fetal heartFetal heart assessment is important as it can provide early reassurance or diagnosisDiagnosis of a cardiac abnormality which may potentially instigate further investigation. First trimesterFirst trimester fetal echocardiographyFetal echocardiography also provides an insight into the early features and progression of certain forms of congenital heart diseaseCongenital heart disease (CHD). In this chapter, the technique of early fetal echocardiographyFetal echocardiography, and first trimesterFirst trimester sonographic markers for possible CHD are presented.