OBST | First trimester fetal heart
Tracks
212 | GE HealthCare
Obstetrics
| Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
| 1:45 PM - 2:25 PM |
| 212 | GE Healthcare |
Overview
Mrs Vanessa Pincham
Speaker
Mrs Vanessa Pincham
Sonographer
Sydney Ultrasound for Women
First trimester fetal heart*
1:45 PM - 2:25 PMAbstract
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.
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.
Biography
Mrs Vanessa Pincham |
Sydney Ultrasound for Women
Vanessa has worked in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound for over 25 years at Sydney Ultrasound for Women. Her current research interests include simplified protocols for early cardiac screening and quality assurance of these screening views. She continues to have a strong interest in 11-14 week fetal anomaly detection, ultrasound in assisted reproductive technologies and infertility. She has undertaken roles for the DMU Board of Examiners , ASA travelling education and is a mentor involved in practical training of sonographers and sonologists in practical aspects of the 11-14 week scan. She is passionate about making ultrasound assessment less complex with useful tips to perform accurate evaluation.
