Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5622254 | Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Percutaneous, ultrasound-guided fetal cardiac intervention (FCI) is increasingly used to alter the prognosis of specific forms of congenital heart disease. Careful patient selection and postnatal management strategy are essential for optimal outcomes. This article discusses the rationale, patient selection criteria, procedural techniques, and contemporary results of FCI. Sources of information included published patient series, the International Fetal Cardiac Intervention Registry, and the Toronto experience as the Canadian referral center.
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Authors
Edgar MD, Claudia MD, Greg MB, Rajiv MD, PhD,