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Diagnosis and management of restricted or closed foramen ovale in fetuses with congenital heart disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15541266     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The incidence of foramen ovale restriction or closure is greater in fetuses with congenital heart defects (CHDs) and obligate atrial shunting and/or left atrial hypertension. Foramen ovale restriction or closure in fetuses with CHD can cause distress in utero or at birth. We suggest performing serial ultrasound assessment for at-risk fetuses with CHD to best assure fetal well-being plan the timing and mode of delivery, and develop management protocols for in utero and postnatal care. The future for these patients may be more optimistic as fetal intervention procedures are developed and mastered.
Authors:
Mary T Donofrio; Yvonne A Bremer; William B Moskowitz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of cardiology     Volume:  94     ISSN:  0002-9149     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Cardiol.     Publication Date:  2004 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-11-15     Completed Date:  2004-12-16     Revised Date:  2009-11-03    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0207277     Medline TA:  Am J Cardiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1348-51     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Children's Heart Center of the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA. mdonofri@cnmc.org <mdonofri@cnmc.org>
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blood Flow Velocity
Echocardiography, Doppler
Fetal Diseases / therapy
Fetus / pathology
Heart Defects, Congenital / pathology,  therapy,  ultrasonography*
Heart Septum / pathology,  ultrasonography*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

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