Echogenic cardiac focus An echogenic focus in the left cardiac ventricle is a soft marker for Down’s syndrome. This is a common finding in around 13% of normal Asian pregnancies and it does not impair the function or the morphology of the fetal heart. It is usually a small deposit of calcium Infants with intracardiac foci will be born healthy with no issues. However, in some cases things could take a turn for the worse as it may be associated with the chance of a chromosome change in the infant. The most worrisome effect that it may have is that it signals the presence of Down’s syndrome. Fetal medicine consultant can help you making the decisions.