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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Fetal Echo?

Fetal echo is the test done via ultrasound to assess the heart of the unborn baby. It is a special test and requires special training and skill. The screening of the heart abnormality needs to be done during the Level II scan. If any doubt about any structure related to the heart arises or of the hearts particular structure cannot be checked due to baby’s position, then it is best the heart is evaluated by the Cardiologist. Pediatric Cardiologists are best trained to assess defects in the heart related to the structure of the heart e.g. hole in heart or valve abnormality in the heart. Initial screening may be done by the Sonologist but the final opinion should always be taken by the Cardiologist. In addition to being a vital organ, it is also THE MOST COMMON BIRTH DEFECT with 1% i.e. 1 out of 100 pregnancies being affected.

Why Fetal Echo?

Congenital Heart Diseae i.e. heart disease in children from birth, is the most common Birth Defect.
1 In 100 children get affected by Birth Defects of the Heart.
1,75,000 Children are born each year with Heart Defects.
Majority don’t get detected prior to birth: In India less than 5% childrens get detected prior to birth.
In developed countries 70% get detected prior to birth.
Heart Disease may be critical and may not give enough time after birth unless one is at an advanced center, though such diseases are rare.
If not suspected on level II scan it may never get detected unless a pediatric cardiologist does a fetal echo.

What If There Is An Abnormality?

Once an abnormality is noted, forst we need to know of there if it is of any significance or not. Not all problems are of significance. Some findings are normal in a newborn but when seen in a Fetus they may be considered abnormal and may only require follow up. If it is a significant problem then the family is counselled about it and whether it is treatable, or not or even whether it requires consideration for a treatment. Because not all problems requires treatment.

Delhi Fetal Heart Center

THE CENTER WITH THE LARGEST FETAL CARDIOLOGY EXPERIENCE Fetal Echo

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Fetal Echo?

Why Fetal Echo?

What If There Is An Abnormality?

Will It Improve Or Worsen?

What Can Be Treated In Utero?

Do all CHD’s need surgery or treatment?

When Do They Require Heart Surgery?

Delhi Fetal Heart Center

THE CENTER WITH THE LARGEST FETAL CARDIOLOGY EXPERIENCE Fetal Echo

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Fetal Echo?

Why Fetal Echo?

What If There Is An Abnormality?

Will It Improve Or Worsen?

What Can Be Treated In Utero?

Do all CHD’s need surgery or treatment?

When Do They Require Heart Surgery?

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