Key result
High-risk pregnancies had a significantly higher rate of fetal congenital heart disease compared to low-risk pregnancies (15.2% vs 9.0%, p=0.008).
Why the study?
The study aimed to evaluate the frequency of congenital heart diseases encountered in low-risk and high-risk pregnant women using fetal echocardiographic examination.
Does the frequency and severity of congenital heart disease detected by fetal echocardiography differ between high-risk and low-risk pregnancies?
Population
855 pregnant women with a gestational week greater than 16 who underwent fetal echocardiography
Comparison
High-risk vs low-risk pregnant women
Design
Retrospective single-center study
Authors
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May support targeted fetal echocardiography in high-risk pregnancies; leaves open optimal screening protocols.
Observational (n=855)
No
Does the frequency and severity of congenital heart disease detected by fetal echocardiography differ between high-risk and low-risk pregnancies?
Absolute Event Rate: 15.2% vs 9%
p-value: p=0.008
Fetal echocardiography identified a significantly higher prevalence of overall and significant congenital heart disease in high-risk pregnancies compared to low-risk pregnancies, reinforcing the importance of targeted screening.
Hakan Altın (2021) conducted an observational in Fetal congenital heart disease (n=855). High-risk pregnancy indications vs. Low-risk pregnancy indications was evaluated on Frequency of congenital heart disease (CHD) (p=0.008). High-risk pregnancies had a significantly higher rate of fetal congenital heart disease compared to low-risk pregnancies (15.2% vs 9.0%, p=0.008).
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