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30 days Outline:
30-Day Fetal Echocardiography Module (Outline)
WEEK 1: Foundations & Basics (Day 1–7)
Day 1 – Introduction
What is fetal echocardiography
Indications & timing (18–22 weeks ideal)
Screening echo vs detailed fetal echo
Limitations of fetal echo
Day 2 – Fetal Circulation
Unique fetal circulation physiology
(Ductus venosus, foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus)Differences from postnatal circulation
Transitional circulation at birth
Day 3 – Ultrasound Basics
Physics of ultrasound
Transducer types & frequency
2D, M-mode, Color Doppler, PW Doppler
Safety: ALARA principle, TI, MI
Day 4 – Fetal Cardiac Anatomy
Cardiac chambers
Septa, valves
Great vessels
Cardiac position, axis, situs
Day 5 – Standard Views (Overview)
Abdominal situs view
Four-chamber view
LVOT, RVOT
Three-vessel view (3VV)
Three-vessel trachea view (3VT)
Day 6 – Fetal Cardiac Measurements
Cardiothoracic ratio
Cardiac axis
Ventricular size comparison
Normal gestational age-related changes
Day 7 – Review + Image Practice
Labeling cardiac views
Normal fetal echo video review
MCQs / viva points
WEEK 2: Systematic Examination & Doppler (Day 8–14)
Day 8 – Situs & Cardiac Position
Situs solitus, inversus, ambiguous
Dextrocardia vs dextroposition
Heterotaxy syndromes (intro)
Day 9 – Four-Chamber View (Detailed)
AV valves morphology
Ventricular symmetry
Septal integrity
Clues for CHD in 4CV
Day 10 – Outflow Tracts
LVOT anatomy
RVOT anatomy
Crossing of great arteries
Common pitfalls
Day 11 – 3VV & 3VT
Normal arrangement
Size comparison
Arch sidedness
Screening for conotruncal anomalies
Day 12 – Aortic & Ductal Arches
Aortic arch types
Ductal arch shape
Coarctation clues
Day 13 – Doppler in Fetal Echo
AV valve inflow
Semilunar valve flow
Ductus venosus waveform
Umbilical artery & vein relevance
Day 14 – Review Day
Normal vs abnormal clips
Short notes
OSCE-style questions
WEEK 3: Congenital Heart Diseases (Day 15–21)
Day 15 – Septal Defects
ASD (primum/secundum clues)
VSD types
AVSD fetal features
Day 16 – Outflow Tract Abnormalities
TOF
DORV
Truncus arteriosus
TGA
Day 17 – Obstructive Lesions
Aortic stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis
Coarctation of aorta
HLHS overview
Day 18 – Single Ventricle Physiology
Tricuspid atresia
Hypoplastic ventricles
Double inlet ventricle
Day 19 – Abnormal Venous Connections
TAPVC
PAPVC
Persistent left SVC
Day 20 – Arrhythmias
Fetal bradycardia
Tachycardia
Heart block
M-mode rhythm assessment
Day 21 – Review + CHD Summary
CHD by abnormal view approach
Red flags checklist
WEEK 4: Advanced Topics & Exam Focus (Day 22–30)
Day 22 – Fetal Cardiac Function
M-mode shortening fraction
Tei index
Signs of fetal heart failure
Day 23 – Cardiomyopathy & Tumors
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Rhabdomyoma
Day 24 – Hydrops Fetalis
Cardiac causes
Echo findings
Prognostic indicators
Day 25 – Maternal Conditions
Diabetes
SLE / Anti-Ro antibodies
Infections (TORCH)
Day 26 – Genetic Syndromes
Down syndrome
DiGeorge
Turner syndrome
When to suspect chromosomal anomalies
Day 27 – Counseling & Reporting
How to write fetal echo report
Counseling parents
Prognosis & follow-up planning
Day 28 – Pitfalls & Missed Diagnoses
Common mistakes
False positives / negatives
Gestational age limitations
Day 29 – Exam-Oriented Revision
FCPS/MD short notes
Image-based questions
Viva pearls
Day 30 – Final Assessment
Full systematic scan checklist
Mock OSCE
Self-evaluation & weak-area revision
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