Comprehensive Quantification of Fetal Cardiac Function in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Using Advanced Fetal HQ Imaging Techniques

This study demonstrates that GDM is associated with impaired fetal left ventricular function, particularly in myocardial deformation, as measured by LV GLS and FS. Maternal metabolic factors, including HbA1c and triglycerides, are linked to these alterations. Fetal HQ imaging is a reliable method for assessing fetal cardiac function and provides valuable insights into the cardiovascular effects of maternal hyperglycemia on the fetus.