On an episode of the Healthful Woman podcast titled “Congenital Heart Disease in Newborns,” Dr. Nathan Fox sat down with Dr. Miwa Geiger, the director of the Fetal Heart Program at Mount Sinai. Congenital heart disease can be difficult to diagnose and treat since each case varies. It can also be frightening for parents to
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What To Know About Fetal Echocardiograms
If your doctor orders a fetal echocardiogram (often called “fetal echo”), you likely have nothing to worry about. This procedure, which uses ultrasound imaging to map the fetal heart, is used to detect congenital heart defects, which occur in about 1% of births. About 1 in 4 babies born with a heart defect has a critical congenital heart defect which require surgery
Congenital Heart Defects and What Causes Them
Heart complications can take a serious toll on your health even when you’re an adult. Babies born with heart defects can face an uphill battle when it comes to remaining healthy throughout life, meaning it’s important to set your child up for success by preventing heart defects and ensuring they have the care they need.
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