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What Is Meaning Of Tricuspid Regurgitation In Fetal Scan?

Hi Sir, I am Lavanya and I am 20 weeks pregnant women. Recently I have completed my anomaly scan and doctors informed that one of the valve for the baby is not functioning properly and they mentioned in the report as Tricuspid regurgitation seen. So they have advised me for the triple marker test. But I am worried now to know whether is there any major heart problem to the baby. And also they have mentioned in the scan report that they found 2echogenic in the left ventricle I would like to know what does it mean. So please tell me whether my baby is safe in the womb or not and also I would like to know whether am i giving birth to the healthy baby or not? Please suggest me what would be the next best step to take.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Echogenic spots in the babys heart and tricuspid regurgitation are alarming symptoms of a possible problem in the heart. The triple marker test measures the levels of three important substances in the placenta: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), and estriol.

A high result in triple marker test gives biochemical indication of multiple defects. It is suggested you get it done immediately.
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What Is Meaning Of Tricuspid Regurgitation In Fetal Scan?

Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Echogenic spots in the babys heart and tricuspid regurgitation are alarming symptoms of a possible problem in the heart. The triple marker test measures the levels of three important substances in the placenta: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), and estriol. A high result in triple marker test gives biochemical indication of multiple defects. It is suggested you get it done immediately.