An AI software system improved ultrasound detection of fetal congenital heart defects compared with unaided interpretation. The AI system was also associated with shorter mean reading time of images.

Researchers have found in a new study that first-trimester ultrasound screening enables early prenatal diagnosis and ...

Fetal echocardiograms can also be performed for screening purposes if doctors identify risk factors. It’s “incredibly important” to detect congenital heart defects before birth, Mowers said.