Screening for congenital heart disease during anatomical survey ultrasonography

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2015 Jun;42(2):209-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2015.01.001.

Abstract

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is among the most common congenital abnormalities. The prevalence of CHD ranges between 0.6% and 1.2% of live births. Despite its high prevalence, CHD is also among the most commonly missed abnormalities during prenatal ultrasound examination. A simple yet systematic approach to fetal heart examination, regular feedback, and implementation of training programs could improve detection rates and, in turn, neonatal outcome.

Keywords: Congenital heart disease; Neonatal outcome; Prenatal ultrasound screening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Echocardiography*
  • Female
  • Fetal Heart / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetal Heart / embryology
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Prevalence
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*