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Can congenital heart disease be diagnosed while the baby is still inside the womb?
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I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and I would like to know if this condition can be diagnosed before my baby is born through routine scans. -
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Dr Sylvia Chen
Cardiologist (Heart Specialist)
Dr Sylvia Chen is a Cardiologist with expertise in: Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Perinatal cardiologist for pregnant women with heart disease Cardiac MRI … View Profile
Yes, congenital heart disease can be diagosed in fetal life. I would suggest that you have a fetal ultrasound at 20 weeks to check the baby.
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