Fetal Echocardiography

Course Includes:

• Week 1: Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography

  • Overview of fetal heart anatomy and physiology
  • Importance of fetal echocardiography in prenatal care

• Week 2: Scanning Techniques

  • Basic ultrasound techniques
  • Advanced imaging techniques (M-mode, Color Doppler, etc.)
  • Obtaining views of the fetal heart

• Week 3: Normal Fetal Heart Anatomy

  • Detailed study of normal fetal heart structures
  • Understanding normal fetal circulation

• Week 4: Congenital and Acquired Cardiac Pathology

  • Common congenital heart defects
  • Echocardiographic appearance of cardiac anomalies
  • Acquired cardiac conditions in fetuses

• Week 6: Case Studies and Practical Applications

  • Real-life case examples
  • Hands-on practice with ultrasound equipment
  • Interpretation of echocardiographic findings

• Week 7: Risk Management and Labor Interventions

  • Impact of labor interventions on fetal heart
  • Risk management strategies in fetal echocardiography