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OBST | A Doppler journey through the fetal cardiovascular system

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212 | GE Healthcare
Saturday, June 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
212 | GE Healthcare

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Dr Kate Russo


Speaker

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Dr Kate Russo
O+G Specialist Sonographer and Senior Lecturer
CQ University/ Adelaide Woman's and Children's Hospital

A Doppler journey through the fetal cardiovascular system

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Abstract

Doppler ultrasound is essential for examining the fetal cardiovascular system and is an integral part of perinatal medicine, enabling the identification of pregnancy complications and guiding management of care. This workshop will take participants on an in-depth exploration of the fetal cardiovascular system, covering the development and physiology of the fetal circulation, detailed cardiovascular anatomy, and the interpretation of various Doppler waveforms.

Attendees will enhance their understanding of fetal cardiovascular physiology and refine their Doppler ultrasound skills by learning the techniques for performing arterial, venous and intracardiac Doppler during a live demonstration. This comprehensive workshop will include practical applications, common pitfalls, and valuable tips and tricks and aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently examine the fetal cardiovascular system.

Biography

Dr Kate Russo | CQ University/ Adelaide Woman's and Children's Hospital Kate enjoys working as a senior lecturer in the master’s ultrasound program at Central Queensland University and as a specialist sonographer in obstetrics and gynaecology for SA Medical Imaging at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide. Her ultrasound career started in Brisbane in 1998, where she spent five years before moving to the United Kingdom. While in London, Kate developed her passion in fetal medicine before returning to Adelaide in 2008. She has a special interest in fetal echocardiography and research, completing her PhD titled ‘Maternal cardiac function in women high-risk for pre-eclampsia’ in 2020. Kate continues to be involved with research and regularly gives presentations locally and nationally, aiming to improve obstetric ultrasound services for women through education. She is a passionate advocate for the advancement of sonographers and strives for continuous improvement in the quality of sonographer practice, communication and person-centred care.
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