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Fetal echocardiography and fetal cardiology: indications, diagnosis and management.

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Friedman, AH; Copel, JA; Kleinman, CS
Published in: Semin Perinatol
April 1993

Over the last 15 years, the ultrasound examination of the fetal heart has become increasingly sophisticated. Fetal echocardiography is now paramount in making an early and accurate assessment of cardiovascular structure as well as diagnosing and treating fetal arrhythmias. For the fetal sonographer, the increasing challenge of fetal evaluation has been paralleled by advancing technology. Today, a complete fetal echocardiographic study includes the structural and rhythm analysis using a combination of two-dimensional imaging, M-mode scanning, pulsed- and continuous-wave Doppler measurements, and color-flow mapping. When the data obtained from the fetal echocardiogram suggest normal cardiac structure, the reassurance provided to the family at risk is immeasurable. When a prenatal diagnosis of structural or rhythm abnormalities is obtained, the health care team can outline a management strategy to optimize the care and support given to the fetus, mother, and family.

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Published In

Semin Perinatol

ISSN

0146-0005

Publication Date

April 1993

Volume

17

Issue

2

Start / End Page

76 / 88

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Risk Factors
  • Prenatal Care
  • Pregnancy in Diabetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
  • Humans
  • Heart Defects, Congenital
  • Fetal Diseases
  • Female
 

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Friedman, A. H., Copel, J. A., & Kleinman, C. S. (1993). Fetal echocardiography and fetal cardiology: indications, diagnosis and management. Semin Perinatol, 17(2), 76–88.
Friedman, A. H., J. A. Copel, and C. S. Kleinman. “Fetal echocardiography and fetal cardiology: indications, diagnosis and management.Semin Perinatol 17, no. 2 (April 1993): 76–88.
Friedman AH, Copel JA, Kleinman CS. Fetal echocardiography and fetal cardiology: indications, diagnosis and management. Semin Perinatol. 1993 Apr;17(2):76–88.
Friedman, A. H., et al. “Fetal echocardiography and fetal cardiology: indications, diagnosis and management.Semin Perinatol, vol. 17, no. 2, Apr. 1993, pp. 76–88.
Friedman AH, Copel JA, Kleinman CS. Fetal echocardiography and fetal cardiology: indications, diagnosis and management. Semin Perinatol. 1993 Apr;17(2):76–88.
Journal cover image

Published In

Semin Perinatol

ISSN

0146-0005

Publication Date

April 1993

Volume

17

Issue

2

Start / End Page

76 / 88

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Risk Factors
  • Prenatal Care
  • Pregnancy in Diabetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
  • Humans
  • Heart Defects, Congenital
  • Fetal Diseases
  • Female