Indications for a Fetal Echo
We are reviewing our indications for doing a Fetal Echo. Are there AIUM specific indications for doing a Fetal Echo? What indications are other Perinatal clinics using?
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Greggory DeVore MD replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
I would add several other indications to the list:
1. Fetuses at risk for Down syndrome ( abnormal NT, 2nd trimester QUAD, maternal age, etc) who do not desire an amniocentesis or CVS. I just published a review article that can be downloaded free of…
Diane Brower-Johnson replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
Thank you.
Mark Sklansky replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
My understanding is that the AIUM, in conjunction with the ASE, will soon be publishing revised guidelines for fetal echocardiography. These guidelines may include indications for fetal echocardiography.
Diane Brower-Johnson replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
Are you not doing Fetal Echoes when the patient is AMA? What about over 40? Are you often doing an Fetal Echo when doing a Detailed ultrasound, even if it is not indicated, but not charging for it?
Marcia W. Jones replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
We also do fetal echoes for 2 vessel cords.
Dr.Haissam Aref.DMS replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
as a routine for patients with family history of CHD or during an ordinary check up....
Diane Brower-Johnson replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
What about AMA?
Dr Mubarak elradi mohammed nour replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
I AGREE THOSE ARE THE MOST COMMON INDICATIONS THANKS ALOT
Diane Brower-Johnson replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
That is great, Lisa. I will get those articles. I was hoping AIUM would have specific indications that they recommended.
Lisa M. Allen replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
Diane, in addition you might want to check out an article entitled "Indications for Fetal Echocardiogrpahy" in Pediatric Cardiology 2004;25(3): 210-22 (Small and Copel) and "The Performance of the basic fetal cardiac ultrasound…
Lisa M. Allen replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
I work at a Perinatal Center in Syracuse, NY and agree with the list Luis provided.
Luis Mansilla replied to Diane Brower-Johnson's discussion 'Indications for a Fetal Echo' in the group Fetal Echocardiography Community
In our Perinatal clinic I would say that the main indications for sending a patient to have a fetal echo would be:
Suspected or abnormal cardiac ultrasound finding during the routine anatomy checkup
Family history of CHD
Abnormal NT (>3mm)
Known…
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