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The Case for the Pediatric Cardiologist-Informaticist.
Javier J Lasa1,2, Brian Han3, Andrew Y Shin3
1Division of Cardiology, Children's Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1925 Medical District Dr, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA. Javier.Lasa@UTSouthwestern.edu.
Pediatric Cardiology
|August 26, 2025
Summary
Clinical informatics is vital for modern pediatric cardiology. The pediatric cardiologist-informaticist role integrates technology and clinical expertise for improved child heart care delivery and research.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Digital Health Technology
Background:
- Digital technologies have revolutionized healthcare delivery over 30 years.
- Electronic medical records (EMR) are now universal, increasing data generation.
- Physician informaticists require multi-dimensional expertise in IT, data science, and healthcare law.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce clinical informatics to pediatric cardiology.
- Highlight the essential role of the pediatric cardiologist-informaticist.
- Discuss technology optimization for pediatric cardiac care.
Main Methods:
- Perspective manuscript outlining the evolution of clinical informatics.
- Focus on the integration of technology in pediatric cardiology workflows.
- Discussing the development of specialized healthcare technology.
Main Results:
- The role of physician informaticists has evolved significantly.
- Pediatric cardiology benefits greatly from healthcare technology integration.
- Nuanced understanding is needed for congenital and acquired heart disease data.
Conclusions:
- The pediatric cardiologist-informaticist is essential for modern pediatric cardiac care.
- Optimizing pediatric cardiology-specific technology is crucial.
- This integration enhances care delivery, research, and quality improvement.
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