Fetal echocardiography?is a?test?that is similar to an ultrasound. It is usually done during the second trimester of pregnancy, when the woman is about 18 ? 24 weeks pregnant. Fetal echo allows your doctor to see the structure and function of your unborn child?s heart.
Not all pregnant women need a foetal echocardiogram. For most women, a basic ultrasound will show that all four chambers of their baby’s heart have developed. This tests is recommended if previous tests detected an abnormal heartbeat in the foetus.
You may also need this test if:
SLAs:For Doppler test scheduled before 2 PM eConsultation will be scheduled before 9 PM same day and the physical reports to be delivered by 10 PM same dayFor Doppler test scheduled after 2 PM eConsultation to start from 8 AM next day and the physical reports to be delivered starting from 8 AM next day
FACILITATOR:No specific instructionsSLAs:For Doppler test scheduled before 2 PM eConsultation will be scheduled before 9 PM same day and the physical reports to be delivered by 10 PM same dayFor Doppler test scheduled after 2 PM eConsultation to start from 8 AM next day and the physical reports to be delivered starting from 8 AM next day
DOPPLER - FOETAL ECHO uses sound waves that �echo� off the structures of the fetus�s heart. A machine analyzes these sound waves and creates a picture, or echocardiogram, of their heart�s interior. This image provides information on how your baby�s heart formed and whether it�s working properly.
It also enables your doctor to see the blood flow through the fetus�s heart. This in-depth look allows your doctor to find any abnormalities in the baby�s blood flow or heartbeat.