Routine first-trimester ultrasounds demonstrated high sensitivity for detecting major cardiac defects, but low specificity requires follow-up scans to reduce false positives.
Does routine first-trimester ultrasound effectively detect major cardiac defects in singleton pregnancies?
Routine first-trimester ultrasounds are highly sensitive for the early detection of major fetal cardiac defects, though follow-up scans are necessary due to lower specificity and the potential for false positives.
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Routine first-trimester ultrasounds effectively detect major cardiac defects early. However, the high sensitivity but low specificity necessitates follow-up scans to confirm findings and reduce false positives, ultimately enhancing prenatal care.
Ma et al. (Sat,) reported a other. Routine first-trimester ultrasounds demonstrated high sensitivity for detecting major cardiac defects, but low specificity requires follow-up scans to reduce false positives.
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