At Liv Hospital, congenital diseases are diagnosed early with advanced prenatal screening, imaging, and genetic testing for accurate evaluation and care.
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Congenital Disease Diagnosis and Evaluation
How Are Congenital Diseases Diagnosed at Liv Hospital?
Diagnosing congenital diseases spans from early pregnancy to birth. Structural, functional, or genetic conditions are assessed using imaging, biochemical screening, and genetic testing.
Early and accurate diagnosis enables fetal therapy or immediate postnatal interventions. At Liv Hospital, a prenatal to-postnatal approach ensures families receive timely information and support.
Prenatal Screening (First and Second Trimesters)
Most diagnostic journeys begin before birth. These tests identify the risk of a condition:
Usually performed between weeks 18 and 22, this is a detailed “head-to-toe” ultrasound.
Invasive Diagnostic Testing
If screening tests show a high risk, invasive procedures provide a definitive “yes” or “no” answer:
Immediately after birth, every baby undergoes a “top-to-toe” assessment.
Universal Newborn Screening (The "Heel Prick" Test)
A few drops of blood are taken from the baby’s heel 24 to 48 hours after birth.
Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening
This involves pulse oximetry, a non-invasive test where sensors are placed on the baby’s hand and foot to measure oxygen levels. A significant difference between the two or a low overall reading can indicate a hidden heart defect.
Newborn Hearing Screening
Most babies have their hearing checked before leaving the hospital. An Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) or Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) test measures how the ear and brain respond to sound, detecting congenital deafness early.
Genetic Sequencing and Microarray
For complex cases or rare syndromes, advanced genetic testing is used:
Postnatal Imaging (MRI, CT, and X-ray)
If a structural defect is confirmed after birth, imaging provides the surgical “map”:
Evaluating the "Whole Family" (Genetic Counseling)
When a congenital disease is diagnosed, evaluation often extends to the parents. G
Genetic counselors help families understand if the condition might recur in future pregnancies and explain the inheritance patterns linked.
Why Choose Liv Hospital for Congenital Disease Diagnosis?
At Liv Hospital, our approach is “Precision and Peace of Mind.” Using 4D ultrasound and rapid genetic sequencing, we provide accurate prenatal diagnosis.
Families receive clear guidance in a supportive environment, and our Neonatology team ensures life-saving plans are ready at birth.
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Yes. Structural issues are visible, but metabolic or minor hearing/vision problems may be missed.
Risk is very low (<0.5% miscarriage) and often outweighed by the benefit in high-risk cases.
Some metabolic disorders are silent at birth and only appear once the baby feeds independently.
A minor finding, usually harmless, but may slightly raise the risk of a chromosomal issue.
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