What Is Fetal Echocardiography Prescribed For?

Posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2016

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Mon, 12 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi

I am 30 Weeks pregnant. My Gynae has advised me for foetal echocardiography. Is it important to undergo this scan. What is the importance of it.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Prescription slip required

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Fetal echo is usually done at 20 weeks so can you please send me ypur prescription so that I can advise you better.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj