Take Home Message – Fetal Echocardiogram
By Maitri
Conclusions:
Mrs. X delivered the baby at a higher medical centre. Immediately after delivery, the baby was shifted to pediatric cardiology unit of the same hospital. IV Prostaglandin was started 2 hours later, cardiac catheterization and balloon septostomy done within 72 hours of life. The baby had a open heart surgery, called Arterial Swicth Operation on day 10 of life and went home without any problems on 21st day of life. The baby is now 2 years old and doing fine and healthy.
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
- Timely fetal echo saves our newborns.
- Heart diseases in babies can be cured completely if diagnosed at time.
- Give a fair chance to your unborn child.
Article By:
Dr. Maitri Chaudhuri
Pediatric cardiologist & Fetal Echocardiographer
Manipal Hospitals, 98, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore, India.
Vikram Hospitals, Miller’s Road, Bangalore, India.
Email:drmaitricee@gmail.com
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