
CASE DISCUSSION
Fetal Cardiology: In Utero Diagnostics and Care
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Case Description
Fetal cardiology involves diagnosing heart conditions in unborn babies to enable timely intervention and management. Techniques like fetal echocardiography and Doppler ultrasound allow detailed visualization of the fetal heart's structure and function. This non-invasive imaging technique helps...
Case Summary
- Fetal echocardiography is the examination of the fetal heart, ideally performed between 16 and 20 weeks gestation. This is because, while the heartbeat is visible earlier, detailed assessment of intracardiac structures is more reliable after 16 weeks. It is a targeted scan intended to rule out significant congenital heart diseases.
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Dr. Srinath Reddy
Senior Pediatric interventional Cardiologist at Sri Padmavathi Children\'s Heart center, TirupathiDr. Srinath Reddy is senior pediatric interventional cardiologist at Sri Padmavathi Children\'s Heart center, Tirupathi. This center offers free treatment to the needy children with congenital heart disease. The center is supported by Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Trust. He has expertise in Neonatal and Pediatric cardiac interventions.
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