First-trimester diagnosis of fetal congenital heart disease by transvaginal two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography

Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Mar;75(3 Pt 2):496-8.

Abstract

Until recently, prenatal diagnosis of fetal cardiac malformations was restricted to the second and third trimesters. With the advent of high-frequency transvaginal probes, earlier detection of such malformations is possible. We present a case of nonimmune hydrops fetalis with complete atrioventricular canal defect, insufficiency of atrioventricular valves, and complete heart block at 11 weeks' gestation diagnosed by transvaginal two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echocardiography*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*