shermanator 4 #1 March 12, 2008 Doctors on here.. info please. in regards to ultrasound.. From what I have gathered, it is calcium in the heart, in my fetus' case, the left ventricle. Apparently it is an indicator of Down Syndrome... any info is greatly appreciated. thanks.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #2 March 12, 2008 gimme me a minute to pull some info together for you. I'll send you a LONG note soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 March 12, 2008 Quote Doctors on here.. info please. in regards to ultrasound.. From what I have gathered, it is calcium in the heart, in my fetus' case, the left ventricle. Apparently it is an indicator of Down Syndrome... any info is greatly appreciated. thanks. Many prayers Shermie! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 March 12, 2008 It's called "echogenic chordae tendinae." there is a correlation with increased risk of trisomy 21. Having worked in ultrasound for a while, it was something we frequently saw. Other tests include the triple Screen test , rocker-bottom feet, thickening of the nuchal fold or nuchal translucency. However-- Amnio is the only way to be definitive with it, anf there are risks. My wife and I turned down an amnio with our son because it wouldn't change our minds. My son had a low AFP. My daughter had echogenic chordae tendinae. I was, thanks to workign in the field, just knowledgeable enough to have everything scare the shit out of me. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
