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This study examines the timing and methods of diagnosing critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) to improve early detection and care.

Improvement in Antenatal Diagnosis of Critical Congenital Heart Disease Implications for Postnatal Care and Screening

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Observational study improves antenatal detection rate of critical congenital heart disease, suggesting enhanced screening methods.

This study examines the timing and methods of diagnosing critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) to improve early detection and care.
Observational analysis of 90 CCHD cases identified through weekly reviews at a cardiac referral center.
Focus on antenatal detection and the effectiveness of ultrasound screening techniques.
Examine cases from infants born in Middle Tennessee in 2009.
Antenatal detection rate of CCHD was 49%, significantly higher than the previously reported 25%.
All cases of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (11/11) were detected antenatally, while only 5 out of 16 coarctations were detected.
The study suggests potential improvements in screening methods, particularly for lesions frequently missed.

Israel et al. (2011) studied this question.

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