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Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography

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Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography

About The Course

The Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography is a specialized training program that provides comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing congenital heart defects in unborn babies. Participants will gain expertise in performing and interpreting fetal echocardiograms, which are essential for identifying and assessing cardiac abnormalities such as structural defects, arrhythmias, and blood flow issues. The fellowship also includes counseling skills for discussing potential implications and treatment options with expectant parents, ensuring both maternal and fetal well-being through early detection and management of cardiac conditions.

Why choose this fellowship program?

The decision to choose this fellowship program is driven by the unique opportunity it offers to specialize in fetal echocardiography, a crucial subspecialty within pediatric cardiology. This training provides in-depth skills in diagnosing and managing heart conditions in unborn babies, which are vital for improving outcomes and quality of life for infants with congenital heart diseases. The program prepares professionals to deliver accurate diagnoses, counsel parents effectively, and engage in research to advance the field.

Course Faculty:

The course is led by a distinguished faculty with extensive expertise in fetal medicine and echocardiography. The faculty members are recognized for their contributions to the field. They are committed to providing high-quality education and training to ensure participants acquire the skills necessary for excellence in fetal echocardiography.

What Will You Learn?

Performing and interpreting fetal echocardiograms

Identifying and assessing various cardiac abnormalities

Counseling parents about fetal heart conditions

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning

Contributing to research and advancements in fetal echocardiography

Course Curriculam

Introduction to Normal Heart
Covers the aims and objectives of fetal cardiac scanning, the structure of a normal heart, and the systematic approach to analysis including Doppler and color flow studies.

Abnormalities of the Four Chambers
Focuses on detecting disorders in the four-chamber view, including HLHS and Ebstein’s anomaly, and the impact of imaging techniques.

Abnormalities of the Outflow Tracts; DORV and TGA
Addresses common congenital cardiac malformations and differential diagnoses, including ASD, VSD, ToF, TGV, and DORV.

Rhabdomyoma & Tuberous Sclerosis
Examines differential diagnoses of primary cardiac tumors and their association with tuberous sclerosis

Abnormalities of Venous Drainage
Discusses PLSVC, its association with other abnormalities, and the use of Doppler studies for classification

Abnormalities of Fetal Situs
Covers the significance of fetal situs, atrial morphology, and the positioning of the fetal heart

Doppler Evaluation of the Heart
Emphasizes the importance of color Doppler in diagnosing congenital heart disease and various Doppler techniques.

Arrhythmias
Details the assessment of fetal rhythm, classification of arrhythmias, and management of heart blocks.

Project and Training
Includes 4 weeks of clinical attachment for hands-on experience, followed by 5 weeks for project submission and research.

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