Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Disease

1. What is an "echo"?

An "echo" is a common name for an ultrasound scan.

A "fetal echocardiogram" is an ultrasound scan of a developing baby's heart in the womb and is often performed around 20 weeks gestation. 

At this stage the heart is about the size of a pea!

2. What happens if a heart problem is suspected?

See "Screening Scans" for more information

3. What is a hole in the heart?

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