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Could Presence Of Echogenic Focii In Pregnancy Indicate Risk Of Down Syndrome?

Hello, I am 29 years of age and expecting with 19 weeks 4 days.I had my ultrasound level II.they told that there is echogenic focii in left ventricular.Do i have to take any further tests to ascertain whether this is harmless.What precautions should i take now.Please guide me.Whether there is any risk of down syndrome.
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IF ECHOGENIC FOCI IS FOUND IN VENTRICLE YOU MUST GO FOR TRIPLE MARKER TEST TO DETECT ANAMOLY WHICH IF PRESENT YOU CAN OPT FOR TIMLY TERMINATION.
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Could Presence Of Echogenic Focii In Pregnancy Indicate Risk Of Down Syndrome?

IF ECHOGENIC FOCI IS FOUND IN VENTRICLE YOU MUST GO FOR TRIPLE MARKER TEST TO DETECT ANAMOLY WHICH IF PRESENT YOU CAN OPT FOR TIMLY TERMINATION.