AUTHOR=Kühle Henriette , Cho Steven K. S. , Barber Nathaniel , Goolaub Datta Singh , Darby Jack R. T. , Morrison Janna L. , Haller Christoph , Sun Liqun , Seed Mike 

TITLE=Advanced imaging of fetal cardiac function

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

VOLUME=10

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1206138

DOI=10.3389/fcvm.2023.1206138

ISSN=2297-055X

ABSTRACT=<p>Over recent decades, a variety of advanced imaging techniques for assessing cardiovascular physiology and cardiac function in adults and children have been applied in the fetus. In many cases, technical development has been required to allow feasibility in the fetus, while an appreciation of the unique physiology of the fetal circulation is required for proper interpretation of the findings. This review will focus on recent advances in fetal echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), providing examples of their application in research and clinical settings. We will also consider future directions for these technologies, including their ongoing technical development and potential clinical value.</p>