Publications by authors named "G R Devore"
Objectives: The size, shape, and contractility of the heart's atrial chambers have not been evaluated in fetuses with growth restriction (FGR) or who are small-for-gestational-age (SGA) as defined by the Delphi consensus protocol. This study aimed to examine the atrial chambers using speckle tracking analysis to identify any changes that may be specific for either growth disturbance.
Methods: Sixty-three fetuses were evaluated with an estimated fetal weight <10th percentile who were classified as FGR or SGA based on the Delphi consensus protocol.
Article Synopsis
- Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) can cause severe issues shortly after birth, making early detection crucial for better outcomes.
- Despite being a serious congenital heart condition, TAPVR is often not diagnosed before birth, even though there are known ultrasound markers.
- This commentary introduces a new color Doppler fetal sonographic marker that could help identify TAPVR prenatally, potentially preventing life-threatening complications.
Article Synopsis
- Fetal two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) assesses fetal heart function by measuring global longitudinal strain (GLS) and strain rate (GLSR), which indicate how the heart walls stretch and deform.
- The systematic review found that fetuses with congenital heart diseases (CHD) like coarctation of the aorta and Tetralogy of Fallot have significantly lower LV-GLS, while those with a single left ventricle show higher LV-GLS values.
- The study highlights the need for more longitudinal research on 2D-STE in fetuses with CHD to better interpret the findings and explore its potential in predicting outcomes, given the observed variability across different