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A fetal echocardiogram is a highly specialized type of prenatal ultrasound. This type of imaging study is performed to evaluate the structure of the heart of the unborn child. It is much more comprehensive than just looking at the "4-chamber view" that most people are accustomed to seeing. The heart rate, rhythm, chamber sizes, cardiac valves and many additional views are utilized to look at the cardiac structures from multiple planes and perspectives.
Who should receive a fetal echocardiogram?
Certain types of parental, medical and fetal conditions carry a higher risk for having a baby with a congenital cardiac defect. Pregnancies that fall into one of these categories may benefit from this test.
Maternal conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, autoimmune disorders, maternal exposure to certain medications, genetic conditions, parental or a close family relative with a history of a congenital heart defect are all indications for a fetal echocardiogram.
Fetal conditions that warrant this test include an abnormal appearing fetal heart, cardiac arrhythmias, fetal hydrops, abnormal karyotype, midline defects and a few other abnormalities.
When should a fetal echocardiogram be performed?
This type of scan is best performed between 20 -25 weeks of gestation. In some cases, the scan may be performed earlier to assess the heart, but may need to be repeated later on for evaluation of the heart after further growth.
Fetal conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, fetal hydrops, abnormal karyotype and other abnormalities, may warrant a fetal echocardiogram test at Arkansas Children's.
Cardiologists Sam Lee, M.D., brings advanced pediatric cardiology to Jonesboro, enhancing care at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic since 2019. His team offers vital services, ensuring quality care for young hearts.
Every day at Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute, we strive for excellence, and our outcomes prove it. Under the direction of nationally renowned pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Brian Reemtsen, the Heart Institute achieved a remarkable 100% surgical survival rate last year, including transplants.
Every day at Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute, we strive for excellence, and our outcomes prove it. Our pediatric specialists combine world-class expertise with state-of-the-art technology to care for our most important patient: your child.
All of the expert, pediatric heart care Sloan received is possible because of generous donors like you. Thanks to you, Sloan will start kindergarten next year. At 32 pounds, Kristen says he is “tiny in size, but mighty in spirit.”
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