Why the study?
Infants of diabetic mothers face heightened risks of morbidity, mortality, and congenital heart diseases from teratogenic effects, requiring better understanding of risks to newborn cardiac function.
Population
Infants of diabetic mothers
Design
Narrative review
Authors
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Supports intensified preconception counseling in diabetes; leaves open prospective validation of offspring screening protocols.
This narrative review highlights the significant teratogenic effects of maternal diabetes on the fetal cardiovascular system, emphasizing the need for early detection and management to prevent congenital heart defects.
Shati et al. (2024) studied this question.
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