Capabilities Of Modern Echocardiography Methods in the Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Anomalies

Orunova  Farangiz Fakhriddin qizi; Shamansurova  Indira Alisherovna; Zuparov  Kamoliddin Farxadovich

doi:10.51699/cajmns.v7i3.3315

Authors

Orunova Farangiz Fakhriddin qizi Tashkent State Medical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Shamansurova Indira Alisherovna Tashkent State Medical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Zuparov Kamoliddin Farxadovich Tashkent State Medical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51699/cajmns.v7i3.3315

Keywords:

congenital heart anomalies, congenital heart defects , Doppler ultrasonography, cardiology, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound diagnostics, echocardiography, speckle-tracking, three-dimensional echocardiography

Abstract

Congenital heart defects (CHD) represent the most common structural anomalies in newborns and remain a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for timely intervention and improved long-term outcomes. This review examines the diagnostic capabilities of modern echocardiographic methods — including transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal, three-dimensional (3D), and speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) — in the detection and management of CHD. An analysis of recent domestic and international scientific publications was conducted to highlight the informational value, advantages, and limitations of each modality. The review demonstrates that the integration of advanced echocardiographic techniques substantially improves prenatal and postnatal CHD detection rates, enhances myocardial function assessment, and supports surgical planning.

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