Objectives And Design: Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) of a fetus is one of the most important problem of modern perinatal medicine. It is generally known that low birth weight predisposes to certain disease in later life, including diseases of the cardiovascular system. The aim of this study is to present own results of cardiology diagnostics in fetuses with IUGR.
Materials And Methods: 46 echocardiographic examinations of fetuses with IUGR were analysed.
Results: In the analysed group 21 fetuses (45.4%) presented anomalies of the cardiovascular system: 6 fetuses (13%)-congenital heart diseases; 5 (10.8%)-redundant foramen ovale; 4 (8.6%)-tricuspid regurgitation; 1 fetus (2.2%)-myocarditis.
Conclusion: Fetuses with IUGR make the group of high risk of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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