This book is a comprehensive guide to the anatomic and functional evaluation of a normal and an abnormal foetal heart. Beginning with an introduction to foetal echocardiography, guidelines for performing a foetal echocardiogram, and indications and timing, the following sections discuss different foetal cardiac defects, including arrhythmias and heart failure. The final chapters provide in depth discussion on genetics and congenital heart disease (CHD), and the management of pregnancy after foetal CHD diagnosis. Each topic concludes with a summary and key points and is further enhanced by clinical images.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to the evaluation of a normal and abnormal foetal heart

Provides guidance from both an anatomic and functional approach

Explains how to perform a foetal echocardiogram, its indications and timingIn depth discussion on management of foetal congenital heart disease

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Contents

Chapter 01 Basics of Fetal Echocardiography
Chapter 02 General Guidelines for Performing Fetal Echocardiogram
Chapter 03 Indications and Timing of Fetal Echocardiography
Chapter 04 Flow to Perform a Normal Fetal Echocardiogram_ A Practical Guide
Chapter 05 Fetal Cardiac Defects
Chapter 06 Pitfalls in Fetal Echocardiography
Chapter 07 Fetal Arrhythmias_ Evaluation and Management
Chapter 08 Fetal Heart Failure
Chapter 09 Fetal Cardiac Interventions
Chapter 10 Genetics and Congenital Heart Disease
Chapter 11 Management of Pregnancy after Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
Chapter 12 Does Prenatal Detection of Heart Disease Improve the Qutcome