The role of ultrasound in the antenatal diagnosis of ventricular septal defect

Folksman, Alison and Tyler, Jacqueline ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5396-3380 (2025) The role of ultrasound in the antenatal diagnosis of ventricular septal defect. In: UK Imaging and Oncology Congress 2025 (UKIO 2025): Community & Consciousness: One Health, 2-4 June 2025, Liverpool ACC, UK. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Background: Heart defects are identified as the most prevalent of all congenital anomalies with ventricular septal defect being the most common diagnosis both antenatally and within the first year of life. Haemodynamic compromise is likely and may arise due to shunt formation via the intraventricular septum. Research has identified that aetiology of intraventricular septal defect is multifactorial with increased prevalence positively correlated to significant improvements in healthcare. However most congenital heart defects occur in low-risk pregnancies without either maternal or fetal risk factors suggesting diagnosis is heavily reliant on cardiac anomaly screening during routine obstetric ultrasound examinations.

Purpose: This poster aims to share examples of normal cardiac views and those featuring ventricular septal defect as a learning tool in detection.

Summary of Content: The presentation will include a critical evaluation of ultrasound as the chosen modality in detecting ventricular septal defect during routine obstetric ultrasound. The use of grey scale and Doppler ultrasound will be explored and differentials discussed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Departments:	Institute of Health > Medical Sciences
Depositing User:	Jacqueline Tyler
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2025 11:21
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2025 08:00
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8925

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