Fetal echo scan vs Anamoly scan

2020-07-06 13:05:15
Is Fetal echo scan mandatory. My Anamoly scan was good . But doctor never told about Fetal echo scan to me . Should I do that
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Fetal 2D echo scan is a test which is only done if there is suspicion while anomaly scan is done.

Answered2020-07-06 17:18:20

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No it is not mandatory for all,if anomaly scan is normal than nothing to worry.

Answered2020-07-07 17:35:15

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Only if you have 1. pregestational or gestational diabetes Melitus 2. Mother has heart disease 3. Mother on steroids 4. Mother on antiepileptics or anticoagulants or antifolates
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If anomaly scan is doubtful we do Fetal ECHO to confirm or refute congenital cardiac defects

Answered2020-07-06 13:10:59

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