Clinical yield of fetal echocardiography for suboptimal cardiac visualization on obstetric ultrasound

ConclusionsWe found a low fetal cardiac anomaly rate in studies performed for suboptimal views on obstetric ultrasound. The majority of women referred for this indication were obese. The practice of routine referral for this indication deserves further evaluation.

Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rick D. Vavolizza, Pe'er Dar, Barrie Suskin, Robert M. Moore, Kenan W.D. Stern Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research