Three-Dimensional Ultrasound for Physical and Virtual Fetal Heart Models: Current Status and Future Perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common congenital defect, occurring in approximately 1 in 100 live births and being a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Of note, approximately 25% of these defects are classified as critical, requiring immediate postnatal care by pediatric cardiology and neonatal cardiac surgery teams. Consequently, early and accurate diagnosis of CHD is key to proper prenatal and postnatal monitoring in a tertiary care setting. In this scenario, fetal echocardiography is considered the gold standard imaging ultrasound method for the diagnosis of CHD. However, the availability of this examination in clinical practice remains limited due to the need for a qualified specialist in pediatric cardiology. Moreover, in light of the relatively low prev

SUBMITTER: Bravo-Valenzuela NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11679263 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature