Calcium in the Heart?

April 29, 2008

When I got preggo with my second one they had found calcium in the heart, which is a sign of down syndrome. He did not have down syndrome but it there a chance that if preggo again that my baby could have that?

April 29, 2008

Hi Mel,

A hyperechoic area in the fetal heart in and of itself is a poor marker for Down's Syndrome or other chromosomal anomalies. However, when combined with other fetal findings, then the suspicion level does increase...