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Pattern-based approach to fetal congenital cardiovascular anomalies using the transverse aortic arch view on prenatal cardiac MRI

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Fetal echocardiography is the imaging modality of choice for prenatal diagnosis of congenital cardiovascular anomalies. However, echocardiography has limitations. Fetal cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to complement US in detecting congenital cardiovascular anomalies. This article draws on our experience; it describes the transverse aortic arch view on fetal cardiac MRI and important clues on an abnormal transverse view at the level of the aortic arch to the diagnosis of fetal congenital cardiovascular anomalies.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Rd, Shanghai, 200127, China

    Su-Zhen Dong & Ming Zhu

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Dong, SZ., Zhu, M. Pattern-based approach to fetal congenital cardiovascular anomalies using the transverse aortic arch view on prenatal cardiac MRI. Pediatr Radiol 45, 743–750 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-014-3131-9

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