Bruno R Nascimento, Craig Sable, Maria Carmo P Nunes, Kaciane K B Oliveira, Juliane Franco, Marcia M Barbosa, Alison T Reese, Adriana C Diamantino, Domingos Sávio G Ferreira Filho, Frederico V B Macedo, Leonardo A M Raso, Sarcha M W Paiva, Antonio L P Ribeiro, Andrea Z Beaton
BACKGROUND: Impact of heart disease (HD) on pregnancy is significant. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of integrating screening echocardiography (echo) into the Brazilian prenatal primary care to assess HD prevalence. METHODS: Over 13 months, 20 healthcare workers acquired simplified echo protocols, utilizing hand-held machines (GE-VSCAN), in 22 primary care centres. Consecutive pregnant women unaware of HD underwent focused echo, remotely interpreted in USA and Brazil...
October 19, 2020: Family Practice