Description
This book is a comprehensive, practical, and richly illustrated reference for performing and interpreting fetal echocardiography. It is designed to help clinicians detect, assess, and manage both normal and abnormal fetal hearts during pregnancy.
📖 Key Content:
1. Fundamentals:
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Clear explanations of the epidemiology, embryology, anatomy, and genetic aspects of the fetal heart.
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Step-by-step approach to standard views and measurements.
2. Imaging Techniques:
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Detailed protocols for gray-scale, color Doppler, spectral Doppler, M-mode, and 3D/4D ultrasound.
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Practical scanning tips for optimizing image quality and ensuring a thorough cardiac evaluation.
3. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD):
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Comprehensive chapters on common and rare cardiac anomalies, including septal defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, valve anomalies, arrhythmias, tumors, and more.
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For each condition: diagnostic criteria, key ultrasound features, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and recommended follow-up.
🗂️ Educational Tools:
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Hundreds of high-quality ultrasound images and clear color diagrams.
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Summary points and diagnostic algorithms at the end of each chapter for quick reference.
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Comparative tables to help distinguish similar anomalies.
🎯 Who Is It For?
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Maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, pediatric cardiologists, and fetal sonographers.
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Residents and trainees seeking a visual and practical guide for daily clinical practice.
🏆 Why It’s Highly Regarded:
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Award-winning (previous editions have received BMA Medical Book of the Year honors).
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Considered a gold standard for fetal echocardiography training and practice worldwide.
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Frequently updated with the latest guidelines and advances in imaging technology.
✅ Key Strengths:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | ~792 pages, full color |
| Focus | Normal & abnormal fetal cardiac anatomy |
| Style | Clear, practical, and highly visual |
| Learning aids | Diagrams, flowcharts, tables, key points |
| Practical use | Everyday scanning & diagnostic reference |
In short:
This book is ideal for anyone who performs or interprets fetal cardiac scans, whether you’re confirming normal anatomy or diagnosing complex heart defects. It’s written to be practical and accessible, with a strong emphasis on real-life images, pattern recognition, and clinical decision-making.
Authors: Alfred Z. Abuhamad, MD & Rabih Chaoui, MD — two internationally recognized experts in fetal cardiology and ultrasound.
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