<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The nuchal translucency is defined as a transient subcutaneous collection of fluid behind the fetal neck seen on ultrasonography at 11-14 weeks of gestation. In this current overview it was observed the relationship between increased nuchal translucency (NT) and fetal heart structure and function in chromosomally normal fetuses. Fetuses with an increases NT have an increased risk for congenital heart disease (CHD) and the combination between an increases NT, tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and an abnormal ductus venosus (DV) Doppler flow profile is a strong marker for CHD.</p></abstract>

The nuchal translucency is defined as a transient subcutaneous collection of fluid behind the fetal neck seen on ultrasonography at 11-14 weeks of gestation. In this current overview it was observed the relationship between increased nuchal translucency (NT) and fetal heart structure and function in chromosomally normal fetuses. Fetuses with an increases NT have an increased risk for congenital heart disease (CHD) and the combination between an increases NT, tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and an abnormal ductus venosus (DV) Doppler flow profile is a strong marker for CHD.

The link between nuchal translucency and congenital heart disease

UMF Carol Davila, Bucharest, Clinical Emergency Hospital Sf Pantelimon, Bucharest , Romania

ARS Medica Tomitana

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The nuchal translucency is defined as a transient subcutaneous collection of fluid behind the fetal neck seen on ultrasonography at 11-14 weeks of gestation....

The link between nuchal translucency and congenital heart disease

Publicado en línea: 09 nov 2013

Páginas: 206 - 211

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2013-0037

Palabras clave
nuchal translucency, congenital heart disease,

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The link between nuchal translucency and congenital heart disease

Publicado en línea: 09 nov 2013

Páginas: 206 - 211

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2013-0037

Palabras clavenuchal translucency, congenital heart disease,

This content is open access.

Palabras clave
nuchal translucency, congenital heart disease,