Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are among the most prevalent congenital anomalies and are frequently detected in pregnancies classified as low-risk, rather than in high-risk groups.
Advancements in ultrasound technology have heightened the emphasis on first-trimester fetal cardiac screening. However, due to the small size of the fetal heart at this stage, significant challenges persist, underscoring the need for simplified and reproducible protocols.

Operator expertise and familiarity with cardiac anomalies are critical for accurate detection.
The early identification of CHDs enables informed decision-making regarding pregnancy management.

This entry level workshop will outline the screening approach centred on the four-chamber view (4CV) and three-vessel tracheal view (3VTV) with colour Doppler imaging. This includes optimisation of ultrasound machine settings , common pitfalls that may be encountered, a brief overview of some cardiac anomalies and normal variants.