Fetal Heart Conditions
Fetal Heart Conditions We Treat
The fetal cardiology team at the Fetal Heart Institute of Florida has the expertise to treat all types of congenital heart disease (CHD). Our specialized care and treatments improve your baby’s chance for a successful outcome after birth.
We treat fetal heart conditions, from the most common to the most complex, including:
Structural Heart Defects
- Aortic stenosis: An obstruction in the aortic valve.
- Coarctation of the aorta (COA): A narrowing of the aorta.
- Complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC): A large hole in the heart with one shared valve separating the top and bottom chambers.
- Ebstein anomaly: A defect of the tricuspid valve.
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS): The left ventricle and other structures on the left side of the heart are too small.
- Pulmonary atresia: The pulmonary valve does not develop or is missing.
- Pulmonary valve stenosis: An obstruction of the pulmonic valve.
- Tetralogy of Fallot: A combination of four structural issues that result in reduced blood flow to the lungs.
- Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR): The pulmonary veins do not connect to the heart as they should.
- Transposition of the great vessels: The positions of the aorta and pulmonary artery are switched.
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD): A hole in the wall separating the heart’s lower chambers.
Cardiac Arrhythmias
We treat fetal arrhythmias, including:
- Premature atrial contraction (PAC): Extra heart beats from the top chamber of the heart.
- Tachycardia: Too-fast heartbeat.
- Bradycardia: Too-slow heartbeat.
Heart Muscle Diseases
Cardiomyopathy: The heart muscle does not work properly, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood.
