Among
100 children,1 child must be having a defective heart which is the
most abnormal state of a child born with heart defect. Fetal Echocardiogram test help to view the unborn child’s heart which is
similar to ultrasound. This test is done when the baby is in womb and
the test is done usually the second trimester (18-24 weeks) of
pregnancy. The procedure is similar to that of a ultrasound.
The
computer receives and clear picture of baby’s heart when the person
performing the test places and clear, water based gel on stomach and
moves a hand held probe over the area. This probes sends out sound
waves which bounces off the baby’s heart and creates a picture.This
test gives more clear image of the baby’s heart than an ultrasound
result. It gives a complete picture to the doctor showing the heart
rhythm, blood flow through the heart and the structure.
Fetal – Echocardiogram tests help to identify the congenital heart diseases, before the birth of a baby.To get more suggestion from our pediatrician. Visit : www.childhearttreatment.com/ask-me/
Fetal – Echocardiogram : www.childhearttreatment.com/echocardiogram/
Vikas Kohli MD FAAP FACC
Fetal, Neonatal, Pediatric Cardiologist
Director, Delhi Child Heart Center
130, Uday Park, New Delhi
Appointments: 011-26960091 (9 am to 6 pm)
Direct: 9958728855
Email: vkohli_md@yahoo.com
