The experts discuss: demystifying the fetal heart

Prof. Simon Meagher from Melbourne and Prof. Rabih Chaoui from Berlin are joined in the latest episode of the ISUOG Podcast to discuss the importance of obstetricians and sonographers being able to accurately scan the fetal heart, ahead of the ISUOG Fetal cardiology conference, taking place in May 2026. Speakers' views are their own and not intended to be taken as advice.

February 2026 is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month. With an introduction from the Chair of the Every Little Heart Matters Oversight Group, Prof. Katia Bilardo, the editors of the recent Virtual Issue on Congenital Heart Disease, Prof. Anita Moon-Grady and Dr Taisto Sarkola are joined in an academic discussion on CHD. They consider regional detection rates, key articles from the Virtual Issue on Congenital Heart Disease, AI, fetal MRI, ethical decisions in severe cases, ultrasound's role in low-resource settings and future directions of research.Please note that all opinions are their own and not intended to be taken as advice.

ISUOG Trustee, Prof. Fatima Crispi, joins with one of her former patients Ares Alma to discuss the full story of a mother faced with a life-changing diagnosis for her unborn child. Together, they provide both the patient and professional perspectives and remind listeners of the importance of early detection. Find out more about our global initiative, Every Little Heart Matters: https://www.isuog.org/every-little-heart-matters.htmlSpeakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.

A/Prof. Mathew Leonardi, a gynecologist and ISUOG NGen Committee member is joined by guest speaker Natalie Avni, a sonographer from Miami, for the latest episode of the ISUOG In dialogue with experts podcast. The two debunk myths about sonography and highlight the importance of advocating for women and validating their reproductive health concerns.Speakers' views are their own and is not intended to be taken as advice.

In this episode, Dr Long Nguyen-Hoang, a member of the ISUOG NGen Committee and maternal-fetal specialist, is joined in conversation with ISUOG Trustee and neurosonography expert, Prof. Ritsuko Kimata Pooh. Speakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.

The ISUOG podcast has returned for a Congress special edition episode! Scientific Committee co-chair Prof. Fabricio Da Silva Costa and ISUOG Ambassador to Latin America, Dr Jessica Preisler Romanow discuss everything relating to the ISUOG World Congress program - pre-Congress courses, plenary sessions and their personal highlights.Speakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.

Dr Srdjan Saso from the NGen Committee catches up with ISUOG past President, Prof. Tom Bourne in the latest episode of the ISUOG, In dialogue with experts podcast. They discuss all things gynecological ultrasound, AI, the evolution of IOTA, research culture and the issue of burnout among clinicians. Speakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.

In the latest episode of the ISUOG podcast Dr Mala Sibal, who sits on the ISUOG Board of Trustees and Dr Maya Al-Memar, Chair of the ISUOG Education Committee, discuss their motivations for entering the field of obstetrics and gynecology. They reflect on their experiences as female doctors and the challenges that they have faced considering the domestic expectations of women.Speakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.

In the latest episode of the ISUOG podcast Dr Federica Fontanella, a proud member of the ISUOG NGen committee, is joined by pioneer in the field, Prof. Suresh Seshadri, to discuss the past, present and future of fetal medicine and fetal therapy.  Speakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.

To raise awareness for World Prematurity Day today (17 November), we introduce a new episode featuring Dr Roberto Romero and Prof. Fabricio Da Silva Costa as they discuss preterm birth, its causes, prevention strategies, and why it’s so important to raise awareness about this critical issue in maternal and child health.#WorldPrematurityDay2024Speakers' views are their own and are not intended to be taken as advice.