A fetal echocardiogram is a non-invasive imaging test that allows for the assessment of the baby’s heart anatomy and function during pregnancy.
The first fetal echocardiogram should be performed between 18 and 24 weeks of gestation.
There are several criteria for performing this exam, including maternal factors (such as gestational diabetes, maternal age, and medication use), a family history of congenital heart disease, abnormalities detected or suspected on routine morphology ultrasounds, and cases of incomplete visualization of cardiac structures.
This exam enables the early detection of cardiac anomalies, facilitating appropriate planning for delivery and neonatal care.
