Table 3.
Frequency distribution of echocardiography results based on referal causes of pregnant women
| ||
Fetal echocardiography | ||
Referral indication | Normal | Abnormal |
Maternal diabetes | 40 (95.2) | 2 (4.8) |
Fetal arrhythmia | 0 (0) | 16 (100) |
Mothers' old age | 6 (75) | 2 (25) |
Echogenic focus in fetal ultrasound | 6 (85.7) | 1 (14.3) |
Anti-Ro or Anti-La positive serology | 7 (100) | 0 (0) |
IVF, IUI, or history of recurrent miscarriage | 4 (57.1) | 3 (42.9) |
History of congenital heart disease in the mother, relatives, or previous children | 0 (0) | 6 (100) |
Abnormal genetic screening test | 6 (100) | 0 (0) |
Increased nuchal translucency | 5 (100) | 0 (0) |
Congestive heart failure | 0 (0) | 5 (100) |
Twin or multiple pregnancy | 3 (100) | 0 (0) |
Special drug used by the mother | 1 (50) | 1 (50) |
Total | 78 (68.4) | 36 (31.6) |
Data presented as n (%). IVF: In vitro fertilization, IUI: Intrauterine insemination |