We can now share results immediately with all of the involved physicians, including those with offices outside of our offices. The ability to project the reach of the imaging services of the Nemours Cardiac Center will revolutionize the care of children with heart disease. If your unborn baby has, or is suspected of having, a heart defect, close coordination among specialists is critically important. Early in-utero diagnosis offers you invaluable time to prepare emotionally and financially prior to your baby's birth. Ultrasound makes it possible to see the heart from the 12th week of gestation through full term.
Fetal echocardiography can help diagnose a variety of cardiac problems during pregnancy.
Here at the Nemours Cardiac Center many of our in-utero heart treatments were the first in the world, and our treatments for fetal heart rhythm disturbances have been used worldwide. Our personal treatment plans, backed by more than 20 years of experience with fetal cardiac diagnosis, can help your child make a smooth transition from fetal to neonatal life. All information on Nemours.org , KidsHealth.org , and PedsRef.org is for educational purposes only. The place to get specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment is your doctor. All rights reserved.