Identifying Congenital Heart Disease in the Newborn Nursery
Identifying Congenital Heart Disease in the Newborn Nursery

Identifying Congenital Heart Disease in the Newborn Nursery

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2025 Aug;72(4):661-670. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2025.04.007. Epub 2025 May 27.

ABSTRACT

Critical congenital heart defects are a leading cause of mortality in childhood. Early identification can help reduce morbidity and mortality. This review provides an overview of the evaluation of newborn infants to identify critical congenital heart defect in a timely manner. It also details ancillary tests and newer technologies that can be utilized for this assessment.

PMID:40619193 | DOI:10.1016/j.pcl.2025.04.007