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intercardiac echogenic focus

abstractualizedabstractualized member
in May 2015 Moms
My doctor called me today (FINALLY) with the results of my anatomy scans. Apparently a small calcium deposit was found in the heart. Although my a/s results (other than the spot) screening tests and early ultrasound came out negative for chromosomal abnormalities he is still concerned enough to send me to a high risk obgyn for another ultrasound. He also recommended an amniocentesis for absolute certainty.
It's not the worst thing ever and I'm grateful for that but still extremely anxious. If it is a result of something chromosomal it's going to be even more life changing and I'm worried I won't be able to meet his needs.
Have any of you gone through this or are going through it? What were the results?
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Re: intercardiac echogenic focus

  • LimaDLimaD member
    edited January 2015
    I'm sorry you're going through this, I know it's very scary to hear anything is wrong! 
    I know I've seen some posts about calcium deposits in the heart but can't remember which posters. I swear it's been within the last few weeks though.
    FX everything is okay!!

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  • smurf605smurf605 member
    I am sure this would make you very anxious!  Are they concerned about a trisomy such as downs? If so, can the still do one of the prenatal DNA tests (like Harmony or Maternit21)? The simple blood test has no risk, while an amnio does have some risk.

    We go to the high risk dr. for ultrasounds due to work place exposure. I have really appreciated the thoroughness of the ultrasounds performed there.

    FX that you get the answers that you want quickly.

    My two boys are getting a surprise May 2015!

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  • LimaDLimaD member
    edited January 2015
    Here's a post I found but didn't remember seeing


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  • leelee72leelee72 member
    Sorry to hear you are going through this. However I am going through something similar our baby was diagnosed with a heart issue we had to go to a cardiac specialist for an echo. They also suggested genetics testing and amniocentesis. However we are still up in the air about finding out about any possible chromosome issues as it seems to add even more stress to the pregnancy. I feel different sometimes I say being prepared is good and others I say this is what God is giving us and no matter what our baby will be loved so why worry no. Why not just address what we know is an actual issue. I know it's very difficult to decide. My thoughts are with you.
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  • abstractualizedabstractualized member
    LimaD said:

    Here's a post I found but didn't remember seeing



    Thanks for the link! I was bad and didn't search it first X_X
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  • blankenbakerhblankenbakerh member
    Sorry to hear that you are going through this! I have had 2 children with birth defects. One had hydrocphealus and the other a large VSD ( a large hole in the heart) I had to have amino, but neither were genetic. I will be praying for you and your LO. 
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  • putput19putput19 member
    Sorry you are going through this! Our baby girl also has 2 IEF's. The specialist said that even thou I didn't qualify for the Materit21 blood test before, I do now and it was fully covered by insurance because of the soft marker. Thankfully our test came back clean. We also had a follow up ultrasound a month later (which was this Monday). The baby still has the 2 IEF's but he said that it does not effect the structure or use of the heart and sometimes they just go away on their own. So, all in all, I was told that they really aren't an issue the only issue is that they are a soft marker for Downs.

    Praying for you, it is very worrisome. Hoping you can get some closure and answers from the specialist.
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  • hduff05hduff05 member
    I completely understand what you're going though. At our anatomy scan they saw an EIF on our daughters left ventricle. I was already at a MFM doctor bc all patients are sent to him for their anatomy scan regardless of if they are high risk of not. The doctor explained that it is a soft marker for down syndrome and my risk went from 1:880 to 1:440.... still I was completely worried. He said one soft marker is not a big concern but the risk of trisomy 21 is all I heard echoing in my mind. He suggested the Maternit 21 test or amniocentesis, but didn't think an amnio was the best for my age. I opted for materni 21. After 2 worrisome weeks our results came back negative for all trisomoies. I think they legally have to tell you the risks but most of the time everything turns out ok.
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  • blankenbakerhblankenbakerh member
    I might add that even though they were born with these things, they are both doing fine!!! My DD hole finally closed after 7 years and my DS had a shunt put it at 5 days old. He is 13 now and you would never know unless I told you. Prayers for your LO!
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  • chicagomomabchicagomomab member
    No advice but keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  


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  • amandabergquistamandabergquist member
    I just had my anatomy scan on Monday and they found the same thing in my little one's heart. I already did the chromosome tests at 11 weeks and everything was normal. My doc is having me do another ultrasound at 24 weeks to see if it went away on its own. My mother was with me and she's a labor and delivery nurse. Both her and my doc said they see it all the time and with no other issues it really isn't a concern and should go away on its own.
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  • gkrenzelgkrenzel member
    I had the same thing found on my ultrasound, no other markers. I was told this is seen all the time, especially with technology improvements. Further research has confirmed this.
    I have a follow up ultrasound to check up at the end of the month, a little worried (naturally) but from what I've heard and read there's no need to be! Good luck! T&P
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  • lupineauralupineaura member
    I am trying not to really participate on TB right now because of the treatment of the parent company to the members, but I feel for you and wanted to reply.

    We had one of these with one of the twins, as well as another unrelated marker (which also turned out OK, different story). We saw a genetic counselor who said she hasn't considered an echogenic focus to be a marker for Downs for about 25 years. A tech also told me that sometimes if all the find is the focus (and no other markers) sometimes they don't even tell the patient. There is a high, high, chance that it's a meaningless finding and everything is perfectly fine with your baby. I recommend speaking with a genetic counselor before deciding whether to have an amnio. 

    Good luck!
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