Description
Fetal Cardiology: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management is a thoroughly updated, clinically focused guide that presents a systematic and structured approach to fetal heart ultrasound examination, based on accepted international screening recommendations. Designed for real-world clinical practice, this book provides clear guidance for the accurate prenatal detection and assessment of congenital heart disease.
The content is richly enhanced with high-quality images and videos demonstrating both normal and abnormal sonographic findings, helping translate theory into practical diagnostic skills. Going beyond basic screening views, the book covers extended fetal cardiac views, Doppler ultrasound techniques, and detailed assessment of fetal cardiac function, enabling a more comprehensive evaluation of the fetal heart.
Key anatomical variants encountered in routine practice are clearly explained, alongside the defining features of major groups of congenital cardiac abnormalities and fetal arrhythmias. Authored by experienced fetal and pediatric cardiologists, the book places strong emphasis not only on prenatal diagnosis, but also on postnatal management strategies, clinical decision-making, and prognostic considerations.
Additional chapters explore associated fetal abnormalities, the genetics of congenital heart disease, and emerging imaging modalities, including fetal cardiac MRI, ensuring readers remain aligned with evolving diagnostic standards. The book also explains the growing importance of prenatal recognition of congenital heart disease, highlighting its role in parental counseling, early identification of associated conditions, and improved postnatal outcomes.
Serving as a clear, concise, and authoritative reference, Fetal Cardiology: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management is an essential resource for cardiologists, fetal medicine specialists, sonographers, obstetricians, and midwives involved in prenatal ultrasound and fetal cardiac assessment.
