Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Significant alterations in the cardiovascular system take place during pregnancy.These modifications might impact a restricted heart capacity. Our goal was to evaluate the use of screening echocardiography in pregnant women who do not have any symptoms. Materials and methods:The majority of the participants in our study were in the initial stage of pregnancy. A comprehensive medical history and physical examination were conducted on all patients prior to the echocardiographic assessment. An electrocardiogram was performed on all the patients. An echocardiogram was performed on all patients using the Phillips Echo equipment. Standard methods were used to perform M mode, 2D, Doppler, and colour flow mapping. Results: 56.9% (n-188) of the patients were experiencing their first pregnancy, 26.9% (n-89) were in their second pregnancy, 8.4% (n-28) were in their third pregnancy, and 7.5% (n-25) of the patients were in their fourth pregnancy or beyond. Among the congenital cardiac diseases, Mitral valve prolapse is the most frequent, accounting for 44.9% (n=5), followed by atrial septal defect at 30.6%. Conclusion: We want to stress the importance of including foetal echocardiography in routine antenatal screening, regardless of any risk factors for CHDs.