by Dr Mridul Agarwal
Fetal Echocardiography
Expert fetal cardiac care. Honest answer. From scan to birth.
Find out how fetal echocardiography can help you diagnose and manage congenital heart defects, monitor fetal well-being, and early detection facilitates prognostication and personalised management and allows an informed decision to parents
Why Fetal Cardiac Care?
Interdisciplinary Experts
You are not alone in this
When something is found on your baby’s scan, you need more than one doctor. You need a team that talks to each other — fetal heart specialists, surgeons, geneticists, neonatologists, and your obstetrician — all working together for your baby.
Cutting-Edge Diagnostics
Not every hole in the heart is serious
We use the most accurate methods available to carefully and completely examine your baby’s heart. We tell you exactly which findings matter — and which ones you can stop worrying about tonight.
Patient-centric Approach
We care until the baby is in your arms.
From the moment something is found on the scan, through delivery and those first precious days — we are with you at every step, with honest answers at every turn.
Expert Library:
Integrating Advanced Echocardiography Into Everyday Fetal Practice
Measuring the Fetal PR Interval: Getting the Acquisition Right
The fetal mechanical PR interval looks straightforward on screen. It is not. The same fetus, the same machine, the same operator on the same day can yield meaningfully different values depending on sweep speed, sample volume placement, fetal orientation, and method choice. At a clinical threshold of 150 ms, a 10–15 ms acquisition error does…
The Cardio-Placental Axis in Congenital Heart Disease
A CHD fetus is not simply an abnormal heart waiting for postnatal surgery. The placenta and the heart share a common biological origin — and when one is injured, the other rarely escapes. This post explores the evidence behind the cardio-placental axis, what it means for fetal surveillance, and why the maternal environment deserves as…
Fetal Ductal Arteriosus Restriction: A Practical, Objective Approach
The fetal heart works quietly in balance, guided by pathways meant for a temporary life before birth. The ductus arteriosus is one such bridge—essential, adaptable, and vulnerable. When its balance shifts too early, subtle changes ripple through the right heart, long before symptoms are visible.
Isolated Tricuspid Regurgitation in the Fetus: From Screening to Fetal Echocardiography
Mild tricuspid regurgitation is a common finding in fetal imaging, yet its significance varies widely depending on timing and context. This practical, stage-wise guide focuses on how to interpret isolated tricuspid regurgitation—from first-trimester screening to fetal echocardiography—helping clinicians decide when to escalate, when to observe, and when reassurance is enough.
When to Perform Fetal Echocardiography: Practical Guidance for Clinical Use
Understanding the ideal timing for fetal echocardiography is essential for accurate diagnosis, clear counselling, and informed pregnancy planning. This guide explains why 18–22 weeks is considered the optimal window, when early scans are needed, how follow-up schedules are planned, and how legal and clinical factors influence decision-making in different settings.
Indications for Fetal Echocardiography: Evidence and Current Practice
Indications for fetal echocardiography are ever-expanding, driven by advances in imaging and fetal medicine. Continued refinement and periodic updates ensure the best care for every fetus at risk.
Leading the Way: Pioneering Research for Optimal Fetal Cardiac Care
Committed to advancing fetal cardiac care, we actively engage in cutting-edge research to ensure the delivery of the most up-to-date and optimal treatment options
Where to find us
Our department is recognised for pioneering advancements in fetal cardiac care that offer hope and inspiration. We are dedicated to developing innovative solutions that prioritise both the well-being of our tiny patients and the environmental impact of our procedures within the hospital.
Address:
Dr Mridul Agarwal, Pediatric And Fetal Cardiac Care, F 57, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajender Nagar. New Delhi. India. 110060
Telephone:
+91 9873850421; +91-11-42251757
Email:
drmridul@hotmail.com
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