| Normal fetal heart axis and position. | |
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PMID: 3299186 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Cardiac position and axis were evaluated by ultrasound in 183 normal fetuses; both position and axis were found to be constant throughout gestational life. In the four-chamber view of the fetal heart, the normal axis lies at a 45 degree angle (range 22-75 degrees) to the left of an anteroposterior line drawn from the spine to the anterior chest wall. The normal position of the posterior portion of the heart can also be defined. The axis or position of the heart deviated from the established normal range in 15 cases, the outcome of which is discussed. Abnormal axis was associated with 50% mortality; abnormal position with 81% mortality. Deviation from the normal position of the fetal heart should initiate a search for an intrathoracic mass, whereas an abnormal axis is an indication for fetal echocardiography. Axis and position of the fetal heart are easily evaluated during a standard obstetric scan. |
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Authors:
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C H Comstock |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 70 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1987 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-08-19 Completed Date: 1987-08-19 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 255-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Female Fetal Diseases / diagnosis Fetal Heart / anatomy & histology*, physiology Gestational Age Heart Rate, Fetal Humans Pregnancy Ultrasonography* |
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