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Cardiac MRI prior to liver biopsy in a Fontan patient: A case report

Pier Paolo Bassareo1, Kevin Patrick Walsh1, John Gerard Murray2

  • 1University College of Dublin National Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Dublin Ireland.

Clinical Case Reports
|September 28, 2020
PubMed

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Managing complex congenital heart disease in adults necessitates a specialized Heart Team. This approach ensures comprehensive care for patients with these lifelong conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) management

Background:

  • Complex congenital heart disease (CCHD) presents lifelong challenges for adult patients.
  • Transitioning care from pediatric to adult settings requires specialized expertise.

Observation:

  • Effective management of adult CCHD necessitates a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
  • The 'Heart Team' model is crucial for addressing the multifaceted needs of these patients.

Findings:

  • A multidisciplinary Heart Team approach is essential for optimal outcomes in adult CCHD.
  • This team-based strategy ensures comprehensive patient assessment and tailored treatment plans.

Implications:

  • Implementing Heart Team protocols can improve the quality of life for adults with CCHD.
  • Enhanced collaboration among specialists leads to better long-term prognosis and reduced complications.

Keywords:
Fontanarrhythmiascardiac MRIcongenital heart diseaseintegrated imaginginterventional radiology

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