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The changing landscape of multimodality imaging in congenital heart disease : white paper

Di Salvo, G ; Sabatino, J ; Babu-Narayan, S V ; Arvanitaki, A ; Bonello, B ; Van De Bruaene, A ; Cantinotti, M ; Dos Subira, L ; Raimondi, F and Bharucha, T , et al. (2025) In European Heart Journal Imaging Methods & Practice 3(3). p.1-5
Abstract

The congenital heart disease (CHD) population has seen substantial growth due to advancements in paediatric cardiac care, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, and intensive care. Although improved surgical interventions have enhanced survival rates for even the most severe defects, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, most CHD patients remain palliated rather than cured, requiring lifelong expert care. With increasing survival, new challenges emerge in managing the ageing CHD population, particularly regarding changing medical, psychosocial needs, and the evolving epidemiology of CHD. Imaging plays a pivotal role in CHD care, offering precise anatomical and physiological insights necessary for effective management and risk... (More)

The congenital heart disease (CHD) population has seen substantial growth due to advancements in paediatric cardiac care, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, and intensive care. Although improved surgical interventions have enhanced survival rates for even the most severe defects, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, most CHD patients remain palliated rather than cured, requiring lifelong expert care. With increasing survival, new challenges emerge in managing the ageing CHD population, particularly regarding changing medical, psychosocial needs, and the evolving epidemiology of CHD. Imaging plays a pivotal role in CHD care, offering precise anatomical and physiological insights necessary for effective management and risk stratification. The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) established a shared interest group (SIG) to improve imaging standardization, promote education, and foster research for CHD patients. Multimodality imaging, including echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), and computed tomography (CT), is critical in guiding interventions and improving outcomes. The SIG also addresses gaps in education, research, and global healthcare disparities, ensuring a collaborative and systematic approach to CHD care. Advances in imaging technology, genetic research, and tissue engineering hold promise for further improving the longevity and quality of life for CHD patients in the future.

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European Heart Journal Imaging Methods & Practice
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Oxford University Press
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2755-9637
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10.1093/ehjimp/qyaf116
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© The Author(s) 2025. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.
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  abstract     = {{<p>The congenital heart disease (CHD) population has seen substantial growth due to advancements in paediatric cardiac care, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, and intensive care. Although improved surgical interventions have enhanced survival rates for even the most severe defects, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, most CHD patients remain palliated rather than cured, requiring lifelong expert care. With increasing survival, new challenges emerge in managing the ageing CHD population, particularly regarding changing medical, psychosocial needs, and the evolving epidemiology of CHD. Imaging plays a pivotal role in CHD care, offering precise anatomical and physiological insights necessary for effective management and risk stratification. The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) established a shared interest group (SIG) to improve imaging standardization, promote education, and foster research for CHD patients. Multimodality imaging, including echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), and computed tomography (CT), is critical in guiding interventions and improving outcomes. The SIG also addresses gaps in education, research, and global healthcare disparities, ensuring a collaborative and systematic approach to CHD care. Advances in imaging technology, genetic research, and tissue engineering hold promise for further improving the longevity and quality of life for CHD patients in the future.</p>}},
  author       = {{Di Salvo, G and Sabatino, J and Babu-Narayan, S V and Arvanitaki, A and Bonello, B and Van De Bruaene, A and Cantinotti, M and Dos Subira, L and Raimondi, F and Bharucha, T and Enache, R and Greil, G and Latus, H and Bhat, M and Valsangiacomo, E and Cosyns, B and Petersen, S E and Delgado, V and Grotenhuis, H and Brida, M and Roos-Hesselink, Jolien W}},
  issn         = {{2755-9637}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{3}},
  pages        = {{1--5}},
  publisher    = {{Oxford University Press}},
  series       = {{European Heart Journal Imaging Methods & Practice}},
  title        = {{The changing landscape of multimodality imaging in congenital heart disease : white paper}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjimp/qyaf116}},
  doi          = {{10.1093/ehjimp/qyaf116}},
  volume       = {{3}},
  year         = {{2025}},
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