Fetal Cardiology A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management
This practical book describes a systematic approach to the ultrasound examination of the fetal heart based on accepted screening recommendations. The written content is enhanced by images and videos of both normal and abnormal sonographic findings.
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Fetal Cardiology
John Simpson • Vita Zidere Owen I. Miller Editors
Fetal Cardiology A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Editors John Simpson Evelina London Children’s Hospital Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust London UK Owen I. Miller Evelina London Children’s Hospital Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust London UK
Vita Zidere Evelina London Children’s Hospital Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust London UK King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London UK
ISBN 978-3-319-77460-2 ISBN 978-3-319-77461-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77461-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018953694 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
This book represents a major collaborative effort between experts in fetal cardiology, fetal medicine and genetics from recognised centres of excellence in the UK. It provides a plethora of images and videos and extensive description of the essential views for examination of the anatomy and function of the fetal heart and features of the major types of congenital heart defects. In the case of heart defects, the reader will gain a clear understanding of the diagnosis and the need to search for other abnormalities by detailed ultrasound examination. Invasive testing, examination of cell-free DNA in maternal blood, parental counselling and postnatal care are also discussed. To date, fetal cardiac imaging has been almost exclusively the preserve of ultrasound. This book includes the latest advances in fetal cardiac MRI to investigate anatomic abnormalities and assessment of blood flow. The book provides essential reading for e
