These may include:
Suspected abnormality
When you attended for a local scan the sonographer may have suspected that there is a problem with your baby’s heart or been unable to get adequate views of all the structures of the heart.
Family history
You, your partner or a previous baby may have been born with a heart condition and may have required an operation or procedure.
Medical conditions/medication
You may have an underlying medical condition or be on medication that could increase the chance of your baby having a heart condition.
Other abnormalities
You may already know that your baby has a structural or chromosomal issue which can be associated with congenital heart conditions.