Key result
The prevalence of congenital heart diseases detected by fetal echocardiography was 6.37% in high-risk pregnancies compared to 2.94% in low-risk pregnancies, with an overall prevalence of 5.16%.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate risk groups of pregnant women, determine congenital heart diseases in each group, and identify the regional prevalence of cardiac anomalies using fetal echocardiography.
Population
387 pregnant women referred for fetal echocardiography
Comparison
136 low-risk vs 251 high-risk pregnant women
Design
Single-center observational study
Authors
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Regional fetal echocardiography data inform local screening; leaves open generalizability and need for prospective validation.
Observational (n=387)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 6.37% vs 2.94%
Fetal echocardiography detected a 5.16% overall prevalence of congenital heart diseases, highlighting its utility in screening both high-risk and low-risk pregnancies.
Alp et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Fetal congenital heart diseases (n=387). High-risk pregnancy status vs. Low-risk pregnancy status was evaluated on Prevalence of congenital heart diseases. The prevalence of congenital heart diseases detected by fetal echocardiography was 6.37% in high-risk pregnancies compared to 2.94% in low-risk pregnancies, with an overall prevalence of 5.16%.
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