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ASSESSING THE ROLE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN CHILDREN

Mukhammadkhonov Abdulfaizkhon Shamsuddinkhon ugli , Department of Propaedeutics of Children's Diseases and Polyclinic Pediatrics, Andijan State Medical Institute

Abstract

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect, representing a leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity worldwide. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for timely intervention, which significantly improves clinical outcomes and patient survival. Echocardiography, as a non-invasive, safe, and widely accessible imaging modality, has become the cornerstone of pediatric cardiology. Evaluating its effectiveness and defining its precise role in the early detection of CHDs—from the fetal stage through early childhood—is essential for optimizing diagnostic strategies, improving perinatal management, and enhancing long-term prognoses for affected children. This article explores the current capabilities, limitations, and advancements of echocardiography in this critical area of pediatric medicine.

Keywords

congenital heart defects, echocardiography, pediatric cardiology, early diagnosis, fetal echocardiography, diagnostic effectiveness.

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ASSESSING THE ROLE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN CHILDREN. (2025). International Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(10), 88-92. https://doi.org/10.55640/