Advancements in pediatric echocardiology
Congenital heart disease (CHD), characterized by heart defects in infants, must be corrected as soon as possible.
While 2D cardiac ultrasound has traditionally been the least invasive way to look at tiny hearts, new 3D echocardiography and tools sized for little anatomy are offering doctors new and insightful perspectives.
See how this technology is being put to use to offer hope and save lives.
Healthcare News: Imaging the littlest patients
Recent advances in pediatric echocardiography give doctors new tools to image some of the tiniest hearts. Improved imaging means more confident diagnoses and effective treatment.
Profiles in Excellence: Dr. Arun Mehra
Dr. Mehra’s concern for India’s ‘blue babies’ led him to invite a group of surgical experts to Mumbai to offer life-saving surgical skills to needy infants.
Patient Story: “It’s amazing to me where we are with medical technology.”
– Mary Brown’s Mom
Little Mary Brown was born with a severe cardiac malformation. Live 3D echocardiography helped doctors see her heart more clearly and decide exactly what was required to correct the problem.
Exam Guide: Cardiac Ultrasound – advance imaging with no radiation
Cardiac Ultrasound or ‘echocardiography’ is an important yet easy-to-experience examination. Sound wave ‘echos’ are converted to images and used to diagnose CHD related heart defects.
Resources: 10 sites to visit for more info on congenital heart disease
Need to learn more about CHD? Here are some websites you may find worth visiting.
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Site of the month: kidshealth.org
This website provides kids and teens with a wealth of doctor approved health information about children – from before birth through adolescence.
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