This course aims to review the systematic approach to ultrasound evaluation of the fetal heart in the second trimester, which is crucial for ensuring accurate and thorough assessments. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the sonographic appearance of the most common cardiac anomalies detectable in the four-chamber (4ch) view.
Overview
Course name: ATC4 Fetal heart - septal defects and ventricular anomalies
Duration of course: 5 hours (+ supplementary materials)
Length of access for each course: 12 months
Certificates: 5 CME credits and ISUOG Certificate of Completion
Access: Online learning, learn at your own pace.
Education level: Advanced
Program language: English
Suitable for: Practicing obstetricians, trainees, fellows, residents, radiographers, sonographers, GPs and healthcare professionals providing antenatal care and performing ultrasound scans.
Why do this course?
Detecting fetal heart and cardiac anomalies in the four-chamber (4ch) view during the second trimester is crucial due to the critical window it provides for early diagnosis and intervention. By this stage of gestation, the heart is sufficiently developed to allow for detailed visualization of its structures, enabling the identification of anomalies such as septal defects, hypoplastic heart syndromes, and other congenital abnormalities. Early detection during the second trimester allows for better pregnancy management, informed decision-making, and planning for potential interventions either prenatally or immediately postnatally. This proactive approach can significantly improve outcomes by preparing healthcare teams for specialized care at birth, thereby enhancing the chances of survival and quality of life for affected infants.
Course description
This course offers a detailed review of the systematic approach to ultrasound evaluation of the fetal heart. Participants will gain expertise in conducting meticulous examinations, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in assessments. The course also provides a comprehensive overview of the sonographic appearance of the most common cardiac anomalies detectable in the four-chamber (4ch) view. These include Ventricular Septal Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Atrial Septal Defect, Single Ventricle, Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Ebstein Anomaly, and Rhabdomyoma. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to identify potential cardiac issues early, facilitating timely interventions and improving outcomes for fetal health.
Contributors to this course
Course contributors: Sandy Maranna, Suseela Vavilala, Angela Ranzini, Sonia Paolucci, Lina Youssef
Course materials: R. Chaoui, F. Crispi, A. Abuhamad, Prof. Lut Geerts, D. Paladini, Pilu, J. Carvalho, Simpson
Learning objectives
- Scan as per ISUOG fetal heart scanning guidelines.
- Scan and document 2D and color views of the normal fetal heart in mid trimester.
- Recognise and document abnormalities of four chamber view in mid trimester.
Key questions
- What are the ISUOG guidelines for scanning the fetal heart in mid-trimester?
- What are all the sonographic features of a normal four chamber heart at 20 weeks of GA?
- What are the most common abnormalities detected from the 4-chamber heart?
- What are the diagnostic sonographic features of each of the main abnormalities of the 4-chamber heart?
Prices
Prices for ISUOG members
| ISUOG member | £75 |
| ISUOG member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £40 |
| ISUOG member in middle-income setting | £40 |
| ISUOG member in lower-resource setting | £10 |
Prices for ISUOG non-members*
| Non-member | £85 |
| Non-member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £50 |
| Non-member in middle-income setting | £50 |
| Non-member in lower-resource setting | £15 |
* Prices for non-members does NOT include ISUOG membership. Join as an ISUOG member first for discounted prices to our online training courses (allow 24 hours for systems to update).
Trainees/residents and sonographers/radiographers
Proof of status: All trainees, residents, sonographers and radiographers will need to submit proof of their trainee, resident, sonographer or radiographer status by way of a letter from their Department or Institution. The letter must be in English and dated within the last 3 months and submitted by email to [email protected] along with the name of the course you wish to purchase.
Sonographer definition: A sonographer is a non-physician medical imaging professional who performs diagnostic medical sonography, or diagnostic ultrasound.
Trainee/resident definition: A trainee is a medical professional who is not yet fully qualified or practicing without supervision within their chosen specialty and in accordance with the relevant national regulatory authorities; a resident is in residency training which leads to specially or subspecialty) certification.
Low resource country discount
ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees based in, currently residing in, or currently working in low resource countries have the lowest purchase costs. ISUOG's low resource country list can be viewed here https://www.research4life.org/access/eligibility/.
No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate. These rates will appear automatically in the ISUOG Academy based on your membership details, or registered details. Please make sure these details are up to date.
Middle income country discount
ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees based in, currently residing in, or currently working in middle income countries have access to reduced purchase costs. ISUOG has identified the following countries whose economies fall within the middle income category as defined by the World Bank: American Samoa, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic , India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate. These rates will appear automatically in the ISUOG Academy based on your membership details, or registered details. Please make sure these details are up to date.
Further information
Accreditation and CME Credits
CME credits
The European Accreditation Council (EACCME) accredits this online course for Continuing Medical Education (CME). European CME credits (ECMEC®) will be awarded on successful completion of this course. Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.
CME Subcommittee
The CME Subcommittee oversees the CME requirements for our CME accredited courses.
Conflict of Interest
No commercial support has been accepted related to the development or publication of this course. This course underwent peer review in line with the standards of editorial integrity and publication ethics maintained by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG). Conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved in accordance with EACCME guidelines.
You can find out how we adhere to the essential criteria for EACCME accreditation requirements here.
Technical Requirements
You can study on your phone, tablet or laptop. To participate and access this activity you will need a good internet connection and an up to date browser:
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- MS Edge
- Mozilla Firefox version 60 Extended Support Release (ESR)
- Google Chrome 73
- Safari 10 auf OS X
- Mobile Browser Android >4 and iOS > 9
- Current versions of Adobe Reader plugin
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Obstetrics – mid trimester fetal anomalies scan course list
Other courses in this series:
- ATC4: Fetal heart - Outflow tract and valvular defects
- ATC4: Fetal heart - Fetal arrhythmias, tumors and other cardiac defects
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - brain and CNS part 1
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - brain and CNS part 2
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - face and neck
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - thorax
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - upper and lower gastrointestinal
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - genitourinary
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - skeletal dysplasia
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - placenta
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - infectious syndromes/teratogens
- ATC4: Fetal anomalies - chromosomal/genetic syndromes
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