Open AccessFetal Echocardiography in Conjunction with Routine Obstetric Examninatons
Author(s) -
Sandra J. Madden,
Cynthia L. Peterson,
Michael A. Krew
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of diagnostic medical sonography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.138
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 8756-4793
pISSN - 1552-5430
DOI - 10.1177/875647939401000202
Subject(s) - medicine , sonographer , fetal echocardiography , fetus , fetal heart , fetal monitoring , pregnancy , obstetrics , ultrasonography , radiology , prenatal diagnosis , biology , genetics
The purpose and benefits of fetal echocardiography are discussed. Early management in the event of a cardiac abnormality is imperative. Success in conducting fetal echocardiography begins with a complete understanding of cardiac embryoloy and fetal anatomy and physiology. Indications for fetal echocaidiography include maternal, familial, and 'fetal risk factors. An explanation of general scantning methods and routine echocardiographic views enables the sonographer to perform fetal echocardiography during routine obstetric examinations.
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