Topography of the Heart: Mapping the Fetal Heart Through SlowflowHD.

Abi Habib P., Seger L., Cagliyan E., Turan S.

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, cilt.42, ss.1893-1898, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 42
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jum.16196
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Compendex, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1893-1898
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cardiac morphology, cardiac screening, Doppler ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, SlowflowHD
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

SlowflowHD is a Doppler Ultrasound modality that is typically geared toward visualization of small-size vessels and low velocity blood flow. In this commentary, we emphasize the importance of implementing the use of SlowflowHD as an adjunct to traditional Doppler modalities in the echocardiography screening in both the first and second trimester. This modality carries many characteristics that allow it to overcome the limitations of our current ultrasound modalities and facilitate mapping of the entirety of the fetal heart. The clinical implications are significant in regard to earlier acquisition of diagnostic information to guide decision-making and patient counseling.