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Echocardiographic evaluation of the failing heart

Anitha Parthiban1, Girish Shirali1

  • 1Ward Family Heart Center,Children's Mercy Hospital,Kansas City,Missouri,United States of America.

Cardiology in the Young
|September 18, 2015
PubMed

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Echocardiography is key for diagnosing and monitoring pediatric heart failure. This review highlights prognostic echocardiographic measurements for various childhood cardiomyopathies and heart conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Echocardiography

Background:

  • Pediatric heart failure presents diverse etiologies and systolic/diastolic dysfunction.
  • Echocardiography is the cornerstone for diagnosis and management in pediatric heart failure.
  • Prognostic echocardiographic parameters are crucial for guiding treatment and predicting outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review standard echocardiographic measurements with prognostic significance in pediatric heart failure.
  • To discuss specific echocardiographic findings in common childhood cardiomyopathies.
  • To emphasize the assessment of right ventricular function and diastolic function in pediatric heart failure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of standard echocardiographic measurements in pediatric heart failure.
  • Critical analysis of prognostic echocardiographic data.
  • Separate discussion of dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, left ventricular non-compaction, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathies.

Main Results:

  • Standard echocardiographic measurements offer prognostic insights in pediatric heart failure.
  • Specific patterns of systolic and diastolic dysfunction are associated with different cardiomyopathies.
  • Assessment of the failing right ventricle and univentricular hearts is vital.

Conclusions:

  • Echocardiography provides essential prognostic information for children with heart failure.
  • Tailored echocardiographic assessments are necessary for various pediatric cardiomyopathies.
  • Comprehensive evaluation of ventricular and diastolic function is critical for optimal management.

Keywords:
Echocardiographychildrendiagnosisheart failure

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