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06 '16
Fetal Echocardiography The incidence of congenital heart disease in the general population is about 10/1000 live births and this incidence is much higher in case of children born out of consanguineous marriages, diabetic mothers, higher parental age etc. Over the past decade , Specialized echocardiographic techniques have evolved as a major…
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03 '16
What Is Fetal Echocardiography? Fetal echocardiography is a test similar to an ultrasound. This exam allows your doctor to better see the structure and function of your unborn child’s heart. It’s typically done in the second trimester, between weeks 18 to 24. The exam uses sound waves that “echo” off of the structures of the…