Fetal Cardiology: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management

Fetal Cardiology: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management is an essential guide for professionals performing fetal cardiac assessment via ultrasound. Combining a structured, systematic approach with real-world expertise, this comprehensive reference bridges the gap between fetal screening and clinical diagnosis, management, and postnatal care.

Covering the core screening views along with advanced echocardiographic techniques, the book dives deep into fetal cardiac function, Doppler applications, cardiac anomalies, and arrhythmias. Contributions from leading fetal and pediatric cardiologists offer valuable clinical insights on diagnosis, counseling, and prognosis. Chapters also explore the genetics of congenital heart disease, MRI applications, and the importance of prenatal diagnosis for improved neonatal outcomes.

Richly illustrated with sonographic images and videos, this practical resource is tailored for daily use by sonographers, fetal medicine specialists, pediatric and fetal cardiologists, midwives, and any healthcare professionals involved in prenatal care.

✨ Key Features:

• ✅ Step-by-step ultrasound approach based on international screening recommendations

• In-depth coverage of fetal cardiac anomalies, arrhythmias, and function

• Includes Doppler techniques, cardiac MRI, and genetic considerations

• Clinical guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, and postnatal management

• Enhanced with diagnostic images and access to instructional videos

Perfect For:

• Fetal medicine specialists and maternal-fetal medicine physicians

• Pediatric and fetal cardiologists

• OB/GYN sonographers and ultrasound technicians

• Midwives and perinatal care teams

• Trainees preparing for exams in fetal cardiology or prenatal diagnostics

Authors :
John Simpson (Editor), Vita Zidere (Editor), Owen I. Miller (Editor)

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