Nuchal Translucency and Fetal Cardiac Malformations

Zusammenfassung

Dieser Review fasst den aktuellen Stand zum Thema Nackentransparenz und angeborene Herzfehler zusammen

Abstract

This review summarizes the current data regarding the relationship between nuchal translucency and congenital heart disease.

Key words

heart - echocardiography - ultrasound - screening

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