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. 2021 Aug;10(8):2210–2224. doi: 10.21037/tp-20-164

Table 1. Indications for fetal echocardiography.

Maternal factors Fetal factors
· Diabetes mellitus or gestational diabetes · Suspected cardiac anomaly on obstetric ultrasound
· Lupus or Sjogren’s syndrome with anti-SSA/anti-SSB antibodies · Fetal arrhythmia
· Use of assisted reproduction technology · Extracardiac anomaly
· Maternal infection during pregnancy (i.e., Rubella, Coxsackie, Parvovirus) · Chromosomal abnormality
· Teratogen exposure · Increased NT (≥3 mm)
· Phenylketonuria, uncontrolled · Fetal hydrops or pericardial effusion
· Family history of congenital heart disease in 1st degree relative (mother/father/sibling of fetus) · Monochorionic twinning
· Abnormal umbilical or placental venous anatomy