Pregnancy comes with plenty of routine scans, but sometimes your doctor may recommend a more detailed examination of your baby’s heart. This is where fetal echocardiography, commonly called a fetal echo, becomes important.
A fetal echocardiogram is a specialised ultrasound examination that looks closely at the developing baby’s heart. Unlike a routine pregnancy ultrasound, which provides a broader assessment of the baby’s growth and anatomy, a fetal echo focuses specifically on the heart’s structure, function and rhythm. It can help doctors identify certain congenital heart defects and rhythm abnormalities before birth.
The good news for expectant parents is that fetal echocardiography is a non-invasive ultrasound test and does not involve radiation. It is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
At Sparsh Diagnostic Centre in Kolkata, fetal echocardiography is available as part of its specialised ultrasound services.
