Ultrasound Scanning during Pregnancy - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

A positive first-trimester ultrasound scan appears to be accurate in ruling in the diagnosis of major congenital heart disease but evidence of a negative scan in ruling out the diagnosis is inconclusive First-Trimester Ultrasound Examination for Detecting Major Congenital Heart Disease.

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