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Re: Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 29 May 2001 20:39:47 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Leaking fluid at 14 weeks 4 days?" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Late pregnancy appt. schedule" In reply to: Meredith: "Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried" Next in thread: Meredith: "Re: Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried" Reply: Meredith: "Re: Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried" At Tue, 29 May 2001, Meredith wrote: > >I had my u/s today and the tech freaked me out. She >measured forever and when she finally let me see she >showed me the head and the heart. I had been hearing >about the defect where the baby's skull is not complete >(sorry I don't remember the name of it) so I asked if >the whole skull was there and she said yes. But when I >asked if all four chambers of the heart were there, she >said she couldn't tell me. I was scared something was >wrong and the doctor seemed to take forever looking at >them. When I was finally able to see him, he told me >that they couldn't see all four chambers and that he >wouldn't do another u/s to confirm they were there. I >asked if my baby could live with just three and he said >no. He wouldn't do the u/s because he said it wouldn't >change the outcome. I want to know if my baby is okay. >Have any of you experienced this? What was the outcome? What should I >do? >Thanks, >Meredith >edd 10-3-01 In the first place, not seeing a good 4 chamber view is pretty common, and usually not a big deal, though a follow-up U/S would be the normal pattern. Having said that, I find it difficult to believe that any human would give such a cold answer. Seek a second opinion, either with a new U/S by someone else, or with a new obstetrician. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Leaking fluid at 14 weeks 4 days?" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Late pregnancy appt. schedule" In reply to: Meredith: "Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried" Next in thread: Meredith: "Re: Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried" Reply: Meredith: "Re: Could only see three chambers of the heart on u/s and worried"

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