21/06/2025
First Trimester Cardiac Clarity
Tricuspid Atresia with Hypoplastic Right Ventricle
Diagnosd at 12 Weeks 2 Days | Case by Dr. Sonam Laddha (Heda), Fetal Medicine Specialist
ЁЯУН Vansh Sonography & Fetal Medicine Center, Akola
ЁЯОе [Video clip: Color Doppler 4-chamber view at 12w2d showing absent tricuspid inflow, hypoplastic right ventricle]
ЁЯзм Case Summary for Gynae & Obstetric Experts
A 27-year-old G2P1 patient presented for a routine NT scan at 12w2d. High-resolution ultrasound with color Doppler revealed:
Absent tricuspid inflow
Hypoplastic right ventricle
Preserved left ventricular function
Normal situs, heart rate, and CRL
Diagnosis: Tricuspid Atresia with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome
ЁЯза Yes тАФ detected in the first trimester.
ЁЯОп Why This Matters
тЬЕ First-trimester cardiac anomalies are often missed.
тЬЕ NT scan isnтАЩt just about nuchal thickness тАФ it's an opportunity for structural screening.
тЬЕ Early cardiac diagnosis offers better counseling, karyotyping options, and timely MTP if chosen.
This case underscores the need for systematic fetal cardiac screening as early as 12 weeks тАФ when performed by a trained fetal medicine specialist.
ЁЯСйтАНтЪХя╕П Dr. Sonam Laddha (Heda)
MD Radiology | Fellowship in Fetal Medicine
Founder тАУ Vansh Sonography & Fetal Medicine Center, Akola
Dedicated to early, accurate, and compassionate fetal diagnosis
ЁЯдЭ Dear Gynecologists & Obstetricians
ЁЯФФ DonтАЩt miss your patientтАЩs NT scan!
Refer your expecting mothers between 11тАУ13.6 weeks for NT + Early Fetal Heart Screening.
Timely referral = timely decisions.
ЁЯУН Akola & surrounding districts
ЁЯУЮ For appointments & referrals: 8999554391
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