Pregnancies with fetal major congenital heart defects (CHDs) had significantly higher rates of poor obstetric outcomes than those without defects, a decade-long Danish nationwide cohort study found.

A blood test clarifies which gene variants truly cause congenital heart defects, linking diagnosis to more precise ...

AI-aided analysis of prenatal ultrasounds detected heart defects more quickly and accurately than doctors evaluating the tests on their own, according to findings reported Thursday. Adobe ...

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are among the most common birth defects, affecting nearly 1 in 100 babies born in the U.S. Yet despite advances in prenatal imaging, CHD remains one of the most ...

Early detection is key to ensuring that a care plan is in place before the baby is born, allowing for timely treatment and interventions. (Children's Hospital of Michigan.) The advertiser paid a fee ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An AI software system improved ultrasound detection of fetal congenital heart defects compared with unaided ...

Receiving a diagnosis of a heart defect in your unborn child can be an incredibly (emotional) overwhelming experience for parents-to-be. It is entirely understandable that fear and uncertainty come to ...

Pregnant women with elevated blood-sugar levels are more likely to have babies with congenital heart defects, even if their blood sugar is below the cutoff for diabetes, according to a new study from ...

BALTIMORE -- Jessica and Brandon Hiken were expecting their first child when Jessica's 20-week sonogram showed a serious diagnosis. "Devastating," Brandon said, in response to the sonogram. "I broke ...

New research in Sweden has produced a "blueprint" revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development. It offers insights that could lead to improved prenatal care and new treatments ...

Artificial intelligence can help doctors detect fetal heart defects, improving newborns' chances of survival, a new study says. AI-aided analysis of prenatal ultrasounds detected heart defects more ...