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Re: ventricular calcification-2nd postFrom: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 31 Aug 2003 11:25:53 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 30 Aug 2003, Victoria wrote: > >My 20 week ultrasound showed a ventricular calcification in my babies >heart (I think the dr. said right ventricle). I am being sent to a >specialist next week for a follow-up ultrasound (I'll be 22 weeks). What >is ventricular calcification and what are the causes of it? My doctor >told me it could be a sign of Down's Syndrome. I am 30 years old and >have a 14 month old healty baby girl. I am not overly concerned because >God won't give me more that I can handle, but I would just like some >information. (the search area isn't working on the site). Thank you >for your time. > >-- >Victoria > >-- >Victoria > Genetic abnormality or infectious cause such as toxoplasmosis or CMV could cause this. It can also be a benign finding
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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
Sugar Land, TX
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