Key result
Level two ultrasound screening using three standardized cuts detected 43.8% (39/87) of congenital heart defects overall, including 74.3% of complex forms, in a low-risk pregnant population.
Why the study?
Does level two ultrasound screening using three standardized cuts improve the detection of congenital heart defects in a low-risk pregnant population?
Observational (n=6,727)
Does level two ultrasound screening using three standardized cuts improve the detection of congenital heart defects in a low-risk pregnant population?
Level two ultrasound screening using three standardized cuts in a low-risk population achieves good detection rates for congenital heart defects, particularly for complex forms, allowing for optimized perinatal management.
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Supports standardized level-two ultrasound for CHD detection in low-risk pregnancies; leaves open need for trials confirming outcome impact.
Hafner et al. (1998) conducted an observational in Fetal congenital heart disease (n=6,727). Level two ultrasound screening using three standardized cuts was evaluated on Detection of congenital heart defects (CHD). Level two ultrasound screening using three standardized cuts detected 43.8% (39/87) of congenital heart defects overall, including 74.3% of complex forms, in a low-risk pregnant population.
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