2022 Fetal Echocardiography: Normal and Abnormal Hearts

Overview

The 2022 Fetal Echocardiography: Normal and Abnormal Hearts course provides comprehensive education on fetal cardiac imaging, focusing on both normal anatomy and a wide range of congenital abnormalities. This on-demand cardiology education is accessible anytime, anywhere.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course features a detailed series of lectures and case presentations covering the full spectrum of fetal echocardiography, from imaging techniques to congenital heart disease diagnosis and management.

• Fetal Echocardiography: How to Obtain the Best Image — Tracy L. Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS
• Normal Fetal Cardiac Anatomy: The Cardiac Chambers — Julia E. Solomon, MDCM, FACOG
• How to Screen for Congenital Heart Disease in the First & Second Trimester — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• New National Guidelines for Fetal Echocardiography — Tracy L. Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS
• Just Images & Movie Clips: Do You Know the Diagnosis? — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Anomalies of the Cardiac Chambers 1: Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects — Julia E. Solomon, MDCM, FACOG
• Anomalies of the Cardiac Chambers 2: Atrioventricular Septal Defects — Edgar Jaeggi, M.D., FRCP(C)
• Anomalies of the Cardiac Chambers 3: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome & Critical Aortic Stenosis — Jack Rychik, M.D.
• Anomalies of the Cardiac Chambers 4: Abnormal Right Ventricle (Tricuspid Atresia, Ebstein Anomaly, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Septum) — Bettina F. Cuneo, M.D.
• Case Presentation I: Venous Anomalies — Tracy L. Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS
• Anomalies of the Cardiac Chambers 5: Single Ventricle-Type Congenital Heart Disease — Bettina F. Cuneo, M.D.
• Systemic Fetal Venous Malformations: A Standardized Approach to Diagnosis — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• Fetal Ectopy and Tachyarrhythmias: Diagnosis & Management — Edgar Jaeggi, M.D., FRCP(C)
• Case Presentation II: Fetal Echo and Maternal Fetal Medicine Management — Julia E. Solomon, MDCM, FACOG
• Case Presentation III: Fetal Arrhythmias — Edgar Jaeggi, M.D., FRCP(C)
• Panel Discussion – Question and Answer Session: The Cardiac Chambers & Cardiac Rhythm — Faculty
• Tips & Tricks of Fetal Echocardiography — Tracy L. Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS
• Normal Fetal Cardiac Anatomy: The Three Vessel Trachea View — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• Optimal Approach to Counseling for Fetal Congenital Heart Disease — Jack Rychik, M.D.
• Genetic Aspects of Congenital Heart Disease — Julia E. Solomon, MDCM, FACOG
• Just Images & Movie Clips: Do You Know the Diagnosis? — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• The Use of 3D/4D Ultrasound in Fetal Cardiac Imaging — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Anomalies of Great Vessels 1: Transposition of Great Vessels — Julia E. Solomon, MDCM, FACOG
• Anomalies of the Great Vessels 2: Tetralogy of Fallot — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• Anomalies of the Great Vessels 3: Aortic Arch Abnormalities — Jack Rychik, M.D.
• Case Presentation IV: Fetal Cardiac Rhythm: Hidden Dangers — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Anomalies of Pulmonary Venous Return — Jack Rychik, M.D.
• Bradyarrhythmias and Long QT Syndrome — Bettina F. Cuneo, M.D.
• Treating Cardiac Conditions before Birth — Edgar Jaeggi, M.D., FRCP(C)
• Case Presentation V: Complex Cardiac Anomalies — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Case Presentation VI: Parameters of Fetal Cardiac Function — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Panel Discussion – Question and Answer Session: Normal Anatomy, Arrhythmias and Interventions — Faculty
• Update on Management of Pregnancies with Sjogren’s Antibodies — Bettina F. Cuneo, M.D.
• Situs Abnormalities: Heterotaxy Syndromes and Situs Inversus — Edgar Jaeggi, M.D., FRCP(C)
• Prenatal Evaluation of Cardiac Function — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Cardiac Imaging in Early Gestation — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• New Doppler Mode for Microvasculature Evaluation — Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Just Images of the Fetal Heart: Can You Make the Diagnosis — Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.
• Case Presentation VII: The Three Vessel View — Tracy L. Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this CME-aligned learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss indications for fetal echocardiography, review existing guidelines, and approach patient counseling effectively.
• Optimize ultrasound equipment settings for 2D and Doppler use in fetal echocardiography.
• Review normal fetal cardiac anatomy with clinical precision.
• Describe abnormalities of the venous system within the fetal heart.
• Discuss anomalies of the cardiac chambers including septal defects, right and left ventricular abnormalities.
• Review anomalies of the outflow tracts including transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot complex, and aortic arch abnormalities.

Speakers

• Tracy L. Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS
• Julia E. Solomon, MDCM, FACOG
• Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.
• Edgar Jaeggi, M.D., FRCP(C)
• Jack Rychik, M.D.
• Bettina F. Cuneo, M.D.
• Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.

Target Audience

This course is designed for obstetricians, cardiologists, radiologists, sonographers, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in fetal imaging and prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease seeking to enhance their expertise in fetal echocardiography.

Why This Topic Matters

The 2022 Fetal Echocardiography: Normal and Abnormal Hearts course is a critical resource for specialists in fetal cardiology and obstetric imaging aiming to deepen their understanding of fetal heart anatomy and congenital anomalies. Accurate fetal echocardiography diagnosis assists in prenatal counseling, planning, and management of affected pregnancies.

MedHub Central provides this course to support clinical proficiency and confidence in fetal cardiac imaging. This education strengthens professional capabilities in recognizing and interpreting heart abnormalities, facilitating better communication with patients and multidisciplinary care teams.