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Fetal Echocardiography

This topic focuses on the evaluation of the fetal heart with ultrasound imaging, including assessment of structural and functional aspects of the fetal cardiovascular system and feto-placental circulation.

Education

Available until Mar 24, 2028

Specialized Skills of Perinatology Sonographers

On-Demand Webinars

Available until Oct 17, 2025

An Overview of Fetal Echocardiography

On-Demand Courses

Training Guidelines

Training Guidelines for Physicians Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
Training Guideline for Licensed Medical Providers Including Advanced Clinical Providers (PAs, NPs, CNMs/CMs), DPTs, and DCs Performing and/or Interpreting Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers Who Perform and Interpret Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Practice Parameters

Fetal echocardiography parameter ultrasound image

Fetal Echocardiography * (2019)

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Case Challenges

May 12, 2025
A 30-year-old patient G2 P0 at 25 weeks and 2 days presented for a fetal growth scan…
Aug 26, 2024
A 21-year-old woman G1 P0 at 35 weeks and 2 days presented for a fetal growth scan
Oct 9, 2018
A 35-year-old G3 P2-0-0-2 at 24 weeks 5 days

Official Statements

Sep 26, 2022
Recommended Maximum Scanning Times for Displayed Thermal Index (TI) Values
Aug 19, 2021
Statement on Biological Effects of Ultrasound in Vivo
May 19, 2020
Prudent Use and Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Pregnancy

Journal Articles

Check out the latest articles focused on the use of Fetal Echocardiography.

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