Outcome of Aneurysmal Septum Primum with Non-restrictive Foramen Ovale in Fetuses with Structurally Normal Hearts: A Tertiary Center Experience

We presented twenty-four cases which also had postnatal echocardiographic examination in our hospital. A t the time of diagnosis of ASP, the mean maternal age was 31.1 ± 5.7 years, the mean gestational age was 28.9 ± 5.9 weeks, the mean birth week was 37.4 ± 3.1 weeks, and the mean birth weight was 2940.8 ± 736.6 g. The postnatal first 3 months prevalences of atrial septal ane urysm, patent foramen ovale and, secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) were 12.5%, 12.5%, 20.8% among fetuses with ASP, respectively. ASP may persist after birth and may increase the frequency of secundum ASD. These data suggest that fetuses with ASP should be followed by a pediatric cardiologist in p ostnatal life.
Source: Journal of Fetal Medicine - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research