Prenatal echocardiography - a unique examination of the baby's heart during pregnancy
Congenital heart defects of the baby are among the most common diseases in pregnancy (prevalence about 0.8 - 2.0%).
Approximately one third of cases are critical congenital heart defects, which, without early detection, pose a
serious risk to newborns.
In Slovakia, only 30-40% of heart diseases can be detected prenatally, while in neighboring countries, such as the Czech Republic,
it is up to 80% thanks to prenatal echocardiography - a detailed ultrasound examination of the baby's heart in the womb.
This screening is performed by a pediatric cardiologist, who either rules out or detects congenital heart disease early during pregnancy, and
special care can then be provided for the baby before birth.
We offer you the opportunity to undergo prenatal echocardiography screening in a newly opened clinic
under the leadership of pediatric cardiologist doc. MUDr. Petr Olejnik, PhD., who works at the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at LFUK and at the
Children's Cardiology Center of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Bratislava, has many years of experience in the field of prenatal diagnostics
and is actively involved in the education of prenatal cardiology of gynecologists from all over Slovakia.
Our clinic offers scheduled appointments within a few days and at a precise time. For more detailed information, please
contact us by phone or email.
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