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Free, recurring educational webinar series on fetal cardiac MRI, hosted by Northh Medical. Now in its 4th series (2026). One-hour online sessions via Microsoft Teams for radiologists, pediatric cardiologists, and fetal medicine specialists. Topics include clinical cases, workflow integration, 4D flow, and expert consensus on key indications. Past recordings available on the website. Webinar Series FETAL CARDIAC MRI USING smart-sync A FREE one hour educational webinar Welcome to our webinar section. Our goal with these webinars is to create a hub for the global fetal cardiac MRI community. We aim to establish a platform that fosters communication and collaboration among users, with a particular focus on sharing valuable insights from experienced individuals to support those who are new to this field. Registration Webinar Series 4 Watch Recordings Upcoming live webinars on fetal CMR 4th Webinar Series 2026 - Session 3 on the 16th of September Join our next free webinar by registering here! Topics of our latest Sessions in 2026/2025 Missed a previous webinar? No problem! Click here to watch all recordings 03/26 Clinical Cases in Fetal Cardiac MRI and their Influence on Patient Management Jyothsna Akam-Venkata, Joe Di Maggio Children's Hospital Max Godfrey, Shaare Zedek Medical Center Bettina Reich, German Heart Center Munich 12/25 Fetal Cardiac MRI: Practical Application & Clinical Case Insights Leah Meyer, Northh Medical Domenico Gulla, Northh Medical Prashant Minocha, Ochsner Children's Hospital 09/25 Shaping the Future of Fetal Cardiac MRI: Expert Consensus on Key Indications – Insights from the 2nd International Workshop Malenka Bissell David Lloyd Eleanor Suchardt Sally-Ann Chlur Mansi Gaitonde Richard Friesen 06/25 Integrating Fetal Cardiac MRI into Clinical Routine: Insights from the Field - panel discussion among experts Marjolein Piek, Lund University Hospital Tomas Woodgate, King’s College London Domenico Gulla, Northh Medical 06/26 From Training to Clinical Practice Successful Implementation of Fetal Cardiac MRI Paola Franceschi, University of Bologna, Italy Davide Curione, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital Rome, Italy Domenico Gulla', Northh Medical, Germany Priya Dhalian, roclub, Germany

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Clinical resource hub for fetal cardiac MRI. Contains reference site overview (e.g. Children's Hospital Colorado, University Hospital Bonn, Leeds, Lund), example images of normal and pathological fetal cardiac anatomy (short axis, 4D flow, CoA, D-TGA, CC-TGA), clinical case reports, customer experience interviews, downloadable brochures, and MRI exam cards for Philips, Siemens, and GE scanners. Resources Welcome to our resource hub — your access point to valuable insights and information Fetal CMR Webinar Magazine

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smart-sync is an innovative device for cardiac MRI Gating that delivers instant crisp images of the fetal heart. It empowers you with greater diagnostic confidence and state-of-the-art parental counseling. Fetal smart-sync Your complementary second line imaging tool for diagnostic certainty smart-sync is a Doppler ultrasound (DUS) based gating device for MRI. It detects and synchronises the fetal cardiac cycle with the MR system and enables a brand new-kind image quality. This valuable information empowers you with greater diagnostic confidence in complex congenital heart disease (CHD) thereby supporting you in pre- and postnatal management. Get your own smart-sync Fetal smart-sync in brief Fetal smart-sync is a Doppler ultrasound (DUS) gating technology that synchronizes the fetal cardiac cycle with the MRI acquisition, enabling clear, motion-free images of the fetal heart. It provides pin-sharp visualization of intracardiac and extracardiac structures, enhancing diagnostic precision, especially in complex CHD cases where echocardiography alone may be insufficient. It solves longstanding challenges in fetal cardiology and enables detailed assessment of function, morphology and hemodynamics. Fetal cardiac MRI with smart-sync increases diagnostic confidence for clinicians in CHD, supporting better delivery planning, optimized postnatal care and clearer parental counseling. Download Flyer Why should you consider fetal cardiac MRI using smart-sync ? Fetal smart-sync is assisting on all levels 772 scanned fetuses based on 27 scientific publications show 93% overall success rate of smart-sync 4 In 8 % of suspected CHD cases, echocardiography provides insufficient information for diagnosis 1 Consequence : Emergency transports, delays in optimal birth plans, increased neonatal morbidity, parental anxiety 2 smart-sync as a second line imaging tool provides clarity with 91% diagnostic accuracy – before birth, when it matters most 1 This additional diagnostic information positively affects patient management and/or parental counselling in 84% 3 How does fetal smart-sync work? Traditional fetal MRI struggles with motion artifacts from the fetal heartbeat. smart-sync uses Doppler ultrasound (DUS) gating to detect and synchronize the cardiac cycle automatically. Resulting in first-time crisp fetal heart imaging. Detects fetal heartbeat via artifact-free transducer with acoustic feedback Synchronizes with 1.5T and 3T MR systems using standard cardiac sequences Plug-and-play setup Outputs: From 4-chamber views over short-axis stacks to dynamic 4D flow - apply your standard cardiac MRI sequences 4-Chamber-View Click here 4D Flow of Aortic Arch Click here Short-Axis - 1.5T CINE SSFP - Gestational week 34 Click here 4D Flow of Ascending Aorta Click here Aortic Arch Evaluation Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4D Flow of Aortic Arch Click here Short-Axis - 1.5T CINE SSFP - Gestational week 34 Click here 4D Flow of Ascending Aorta Click here Aortic Arch Evaluation Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4D Flow of Aortic Arch Click here Short-Axis - 1.5T CINE SSFP - Gestational week 34 Click here 4D Flow of Ascending Aorta Click here Aortic Arch Evaluation Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4D Flow of Aortic Arch Click here Short-Axis - 1.5T CINE SSFP - Gestational week 34 Click here 4D Flow of Ascending Aorta Click here Aortic Arch Evaluation Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here 4D Flow of Aortic Arch Click here Short-Axis - 1.5T CINE SSFP - Gestational week 34 Click here 4D Flow of Ascending Aorta Click here Aortic Arch Evaluation Click here 4-Chamber-View Click here Case Picture Anchor How does a fetal cardiac MRI session with smart-sync look like? Insights of a Fetal Cardiac MRI scan session with smart-sync at Children's Hospital Colorado We greatly appreciate this contribution from Children's Hospital Colorado and would like to express our special thanks to the team led by Dr. Lorna Browne and Dr. Richard Friesen (Department of Pediatric Radiology), who pioneered the integration of fetal CMR with smart-sync. Headphones provide acoustic feedback for convenient localization of the heart MR Safe cable ensures compatibility with 1.5T & 3.0T MR systems Transducer detects fetal heartbeat. It is artefact-free and built with wings for easy fastening Sensor Box communicates trigger signal wirelessly to MR scanner Product Unboxing smart-sync Request Quote Now What do experts say about fetal smart-sync ? Read Case Reports and more "Fetal CMR serves as a powerful risk stratification tool in transposition of the great arteries. By quantifying blood flow across cardiac valves, it guides us in identifying which neonates require immediate intervention at a tertiary cardiac center versus those who can safely be delivered in a standard hospital." - Dr. Malenka Bissell Pediatric Cardiologist University of Leeds What are the benefits of fetal cardiac MRI with smart-sync ? The diagnosis of complex CHD (such as CoA, TGA or cardiac tumors) under difficult conditions (maternal obesity or unfavorable fetal position) with echocardiography alone can be insufficient. 1 Fetal cardiac MRI functions as a complementary imaging tool providing a high diagnostic accuracy. However, without cardiac gating, fetal movements can be challenging due to motion artifacts. 5 Parental Counselling: 68% of parents felt more comfortable with decision-making 3 Delivery Planning : Decision on site (tertiary vs. local center) and type (cesarean vs. vaginal) 3,5 Early Postnatal Care: Decision on need of prostaglandin, catheterization/intervention, surgery 3,6,7 Resource Management : Targeted use of staff, equipment and beds How does fetal CMR with smart-sync integrate into your clinical workflow? An accurate diagnosis has a positive impact on both pre- and postnatal management, specifically on delivery planning, parental counseling and early postnatal care, thus leading to targeted patient care 3,5,6,7 Find out more about the Integration of Prenatal Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease in this paper If your staff are familiar with adult or pediatric cardiac MRI, you will not have problems using fetal smart-sync . Nevertheless, we offer you a free 3-step training including hands-on remote scan support. In addition we provide Exam Cards to support you during your fetal MRI scans. Exam Cards Our Online Training Do you want to get your own fetal smart-sync ? Contact us now to get further information! Workflow Anchor Recent Publications Fetal cardiac MRI is rapidly increasing worldwide and so does the research around fetal cardiac MRI. Here you can find the latest publications in the field of fetal cardiac MRI. Learn More! Vollbrecht T. et al. Fetal Cardiac Cine MRI with Doppler US Gating in Complex Congenital Heart Disease. Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging 2023; 5(1):e220129. doi.org/10.1148/ryct.220129 Bonnet D. Impacts of prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart diseases on Outcomes. Transl Pediatr 2021;10(8):2241-2249. dx.doi.org/10.21037/tp-20-267 Salehi D. et al. JAMA Network Open. 2021;4(3):e213538. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.3538 Literature review: Recent Publications: www.northh.de/recent-publication-smart-sync. 2026 Desmond A. et al. Integration of Prenatal Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023;12:e030640. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.123.030640 Vollbrecht T. et al. Fetal Cardiac MRI of Complex Interrupted Aortic Arch. Radiology 2023; 307(5):e223224. doi.org/10.1148/radiol.223224 Pozza A et al. Utility of Fetal Cardiac Resonance Imaging in Prenatal Clinical Practice: Current State of the Art. Diagnostics 2023, 13, 3523. doi.org/10.3390/ diagnostics13233523 Stay updated on fetal CMR with smart-sync If you are subscribing to this mailing list you will receive our newsletter as well as latest developments in the field Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list. *

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