Advanced imaging of fetal cardiac function

Over recent decades, a variety of advanced imaging techniques for assessing cardiovascular physiology and cardiac function in adults and children have been applied in the fetus. In many cases, technical development has been required to allow feasibility in the fetus, while an appreciation of the uni...

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Published in:Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine 2023-05, Vol.10, p.1206138-1206138
Main Authors: Kühle, Henriette, Cho, Steven K S, Barber, Nathaniel, Goolaub, Datta Singh, Darby, Jack R T, Morrison, Janna L, Haller, Christoph, Sun, Liqun, Seed, Mike
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiovascular Medicine
echocardiography
fetal cardiac function
magnetic resonance imaging
speckle tracking
strain
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Summary:Over recent decades, a variety of advanced imaging techniques for assessing cardiovascular physiology and cardiac function in adults and children have been applied in the fetus. In many cases, technical development has been required to allow feasibility in the fetus, while an appreciation of the unique physiology of the fetal circulation is required for proper interpretation of the findings. This review will focus on recent advances in fetal echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), providing examples of their application in research and clinical settings. We will also consider future directions for these technologies, including their ongoing technical development and potential clinical value.
ISSN:2297-055X
2297-055X
DOI:10.3389/fcvm.2023.1206138