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115 Harley Street,
London W1G 6AP Tel:020 7935 2243 or 020 7486 7991 Fax:020
7935 7558 Email: ultrasound@uds.uk.com |
PregnancyFETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Some groups of pregnant women are recognised to be at increased risk for heart problems in their fetus. These groups include: • Family history of congenital heart disease • Increased nuchal translucency above the 95th centile • Maternal diabetes mellitus • Mothers taking teratogenic drugs, i.e. anticonvulsants • Abnormal or sub-optimal cardiac views on
a routine anomaly scan.
Scans are usually performed at 18-23 weeks gestation, but can be undertaken from as early as 14 weeks gestation if required. If an abnormality is found, parents will receive a detailed explanation and prognosis of the cardiac condition and further investigation and management will be planned as appropriate. |
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Detailed examination of the fetal heart is performed by a consultant
fetal cardiologist. 
Parents may value fetal echocardiography to provide reassurance of normality
even in the absence of other risk factors.
