Imaging of congenital heart disease in adults.
Title | Imaging of congenital heart disease in adults. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Babu-Narayan, S. V., Giannakoulas G., Valente A. Marie, Li W., & Gatzoulis M. A. |
Journal | Eur Heart J |
Volume | 37 |
Issue | 15 |
Pagination | 1182-95 |
Date Published | 2016 Apr 14 |
ISSN | 1522-9645 |
Abstract | Imaging is fundamental to the lifelong care of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients. Echocardiography remains the first line imaging for inpatient, outpatient, or perioperative care. Cross-sectional imaging with cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) or computed tomography (CT) provides complementary and invaluable information on cardiac and vascular anatomy and other intra-thoracic structures. Furthermore, CMR provides quantification of cardiac function and vascular flow. Cardiac catheterization is mostly reserved for assessment of pulmonary vascular resistance, ventricular end-diastolic pressure, and percutaneous interventions. There have been further advances in non-invasive imaging for ACHD including the application of advanced echocardiographic techniques, faster automated CMR imaging, and radiation dose reduction in CT. As a result ACHD, a heterogeneous population, benefit from appropriate application of multiple imaging modalities matched with tertiary ACHD expertise. |
DOI | 10.1093/eurheartj/ehv519 |
Alternate Journal | Eur. Heart J. |
PubMed ID | 26424866 |