Does this child have heart disease? How should this condition be checked?

Patient's question:

Inspected findings:
Fetal ultrasound measurements:
Biparietal diameter (BPD) 7.2 cm
Femur length (FL) 5.9 cm
Abdominal circumference (AC) 25.6 cm
Fetal heart rate is regular.
Fetal heart rate (FHR) 136 beats per minute.
Placental location: posterior wall.
Placental thickness 32 cm.
Placental function grading: Grade I.
Amniotic fluid dark area depth: 4.6 cm.
A U-shaped depression is observed on the fetal neck skin.
In the fetal three-vessel plane, a vessel is seen near the pulmonary artery, extending downward into the coronary sinus. The dilated coronary sinus drains into the right atrium.
Interpretation:
Late pregnancy, single live fetus (LOA).
Fetal cardiac ultrasound findings are consistent with: Persistent left superior vena cava (double superior vena cava).
Umbilical cord1 (around the neck once).
Possible diagnosis during this ultrasound examination: Grade I obstetric ultrasound.
This type of ultrasound primarily assesses the basic growth and development of the fetus, including fetal biometric measurements, placental position, and amniotic fluid status. It does not include fetal anomaly screening. Please be informed.

Doctor's answer:

The best time to do a four-dimensional ultrasound is between the 5th and 8th months of pregnancy (20-28 weeks), because during this period, the fetus's limbs and major organs have fully developed, and the amniotic fluid is more suitable for fetal anomaly screening. However, due to individual differences among pregnant women, please contact your doctor for your specific timing and follow the doctor's advice.

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