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Rajesh Puranik¹, Vivek Muthurangu, David S Celermajer

¹Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Unit, Great Ormond St Hospital, UK. rpuranik@mail.usyd.edu.au <rpuranik@mail.usyd.edu.au>

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Advances in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) offer non-invasive imaging for adult congenital heart disease (CHD). These techniques provide detailed anatomical and functional assessments, improving patient management.

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Medical Imaging
Radiology

Background:

Adult congenital heart disease (CHD) prevalence is rising due to improved pediatric care.
Echocardiography is standard, but advanced imaging offers new diagnostic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) in managing adult congenital heart disease (CHD).
To detail recent developments in imaging techniques for common CHD diagnoses.

Main Methods:

Review of cardiovascular MR techniques (spin-echo, gradient-echo, phase-contrast, gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography).
Review of multi-detector CT capabilities for rapid, multi-planar, and 3D image reconstruction.
Comparison with traditional invasive X-ray angiography.

Main Results:

Cardiovascular MR allows comprehensive assessment of cardiac anatomy, function, sequelae, and complications.
CT enables rapid data acquisition and multi-planar/3D reconstructions.
Non-invasive MR and CT are desirable alternatives to invasive angiography for CHD patients.

Conclusions:

Advanced imaging modalities like cardiovascular MR and CT are crucial for the diagnosis and management of adult CHD.
These non-invasive techniques provide detailed insights into cardiac structure and function, aiding in the assessment of surgical outcomes and complications.