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Who performs a fetal echo? pediatric cardiology or perinatology?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Perinatologists,: Pediatric cardiologists, Some pediatric Radiologists and obstetricians who specialize in maternal/fetal ultrasound. Non-pediatric cardiologist also perform complete ultrasonic evaluation of fetus, including estimated size & weight, heart, brain, kidneys, genitalia, bladder, lungs etc.
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Dr. Marco Paliottaanswered
Thoracic Surgery 32 years experience
Either or...: Either a pediatric cardiologist or a perinatologist can perform a fetal echocardiogram although i would rather the cardiologist do it; they read echoes every day. The cardiologist can give better advice should a heart defect be found.
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Dr. Barton Cookanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 33 years experience
Either can, but: A pediatric cardiologist is specifically skilled in congenital heart disease, and is more likely to catch as much detail as possible. They can also counsel parents in more detail about discovered abnormalities.
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Dr. Shalabh Bansalanswered
Pediatrics 15 years experience
Fetal Echo: Pediatric cardiologists receive specialized training in performing fetal echocardiograms to evaluate fetal heart structures. Usually, it is the perinatologist that refers you to the pediatric cardiologist as they noticed something concerning on your ultrasound.
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Dr. Matthias Peusteranswered
Pediatrics - Cardiology 11 years experience
Both: But counseling is typically done by a cardiologist if there are abnormal findings.
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Dr. Carol Majoranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Fetal echo: Either a Perinatologist or a pediatric cardiologist can perform fetal echocardiograms. Some perinatologists may not feel comfortable doing fetal echos and some pediatric cardiologists may not feel comfortable scanning pregnant women.
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Dr. Frederick Tibayananswered
Thoracic Surgery 25 years experience
It depends: on the institution and individual experience. I have seen both groups do a fine job.
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Dr. Michel Mikhaelanswered
Neonatology 43 years experience
MFM to screen: MFM to screen and if abnormalities refer to peds cardiology for counseling families as well on treatment
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