Stress imaging in paediatric and congenital heart disease patients

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Imaging
• Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

• Stress imaging plays a crucial role in the functional assessment of pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease patients.
• Indications are diverse, including coronary artery anomalies, Kawasaki disease, and assessment of elevated filling pressures or outflow obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide practical guidance on stress echocardiography and stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
• Focus on clinical indications for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease.

Main Methods:

• Review of commonly used stress echocardiography techniques.
• Review of stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance techniques.
• Focus on application in pediatric cardiology.

Main Results:

• Guidance provided for functional assessment in pediatric patients.
• Covers indications like coronary artery anomalies and valvular heart disease.
• Highlights the utility of echocardiography and CMR.

Conclusions:

• Stress imaging is essential for functional assessment in pediatric cardiology.
• Echocardiography and CMR are key modalities for evaluating congenital heart disease.
• Practical guidance aids clinicians in utilizing these techniques effectively.