Table 5.2.
Heart disease | In utero outcome | In utero follow up | Delivery | Postnatal assessment |
---|---|---|---|---|
TOF DORV Complex TGA CTGA TA |
May progress to significant obstruction to systemic or pulmonary outflow tracts | After diagnosis, repeat the study every 46 weeks A new study a few weeks before birth is highly recommended | Delivery type according to obstetric
indication Level 1; Level 2 or 3 centers in case the in utero hemodynamic condition worsens or precipitates immediate neonatal decompensation (significant obstruction of the systemic or pulmonary outflow tracts) |
In all cases, before hospital discharge, cardiac assessment with echocardiogram is required |
CTGA: corrected transposition of great arteries; DORV: double outlet right ventricle; TA: tricuspid atresia; TOF: tetralogy of Fallot; TGA: transposition of great arteries.