General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
It is generally performed between the 18th and 24th weeks of pregnancy. It is administered by perinatology or pediatric cardiology specialists to expectant mothers with a family history of congenital heart disease, those who conceived via IVF, those with gestational diabetes, or when a suspicious heart finding is detected during a routine ultrasound.
While a detailed ultrasound examines all of the baby's organs, fetal echocardiography focuses solely on the heart. The heart's rhythm, blood flow velocities, and vessel diameters are examined much more in-depth.
Whether the expectant mother is fasting or has eaten does not affect the procedure. Furthermore, because it does not involve radiation, it is completely harmless to the baby.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
