Conclusions
FE can accurately diagnose most of the cardiac anomalies though few
errors remain challenging regarding the prenatal diagnosis of aortic
coarctation. It also offers a good chance for successful early
lifesaving management of some types of CHD. It is important to raise the
awareness of the obstetricians and the obstetric-sonographers to refer
pregnant mothers for FE in an adequate time when indicated. It is also
important to improve the training of the obstetric sonographers to
adequately screen for CHD with every follow up visit; owing to the
evolving nature of some cardiac lesions; and to refer for FE once
suspected. Moreover, there is a growing need to increase the clinical
skills of the pediatric cardiologists in the field of FE.
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