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Noninvasive Hemodynamic Assessment for Late-Stage Truncus Arteriosus Management.
Saara Lehtiranta1,2, Laura Martelius1, Mari Ylinen1
1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, New Children Hospital Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
JACC. Case Reports
|September 19, 2024
Summary
This study highlights cardiovascular magnetic resonance as a non-invasive method for assessing truncus arteriosus in pediatric patients. It demonstrated the feasibility of this technique in a refugee child over a two-year follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital heart defect requiring careful hemodynamic monitoring.
- Traditional cardiac catheterization poses risks, especially in vulnerable populations.
- Non-invasive imaging modalities are increasingly important for pediatric cardiac assessment.

