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What Does Ultrasound Showing Shadow Of Fetal Heart Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014

Question: My 20 week ultrasound showed shaddow of fetal heart. What could it possiblity be? Is there anything to be worried about?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (12 hours later)

Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Shadow of fetal heart is not complete report.

2) The heart with its parts like chambers should be described.

3) Confirm it with your scan doctor.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (17 hours later)

I am not familiar what do i need to ask to get more information ?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You have to see the doctor who performed the scan and ask the above questions.

Or else please get scan done by another good radiologist.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar