Pediatric Days – Cardiology – Treatment
In the realm of pediatric cardiology, intervention has emerged as a vital approach for treating children with various cardiovascular conditions. This method involves utilising minimally invasive procedures to diagnose, manage, and treat cardiac disorders, offering numerous benefits over traditional surgical interventions. The problem lies in the prevalence of congenital heart defects, affecting a significant number of infants and children worldwide. Congenital heart disease (CHD) accounts for nearly one-third of all major congenital anomalies. The importance of pediatric cardiology treatment via intervention lies in its ability to provide less invasive alternatives, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, improved outcomes, and enhanced quality of life for young patients. This introductory overview delves into the rationale behind utilising intervention, highlights the challenges faced by children with cardiac disorders, and emphasises the importance of advancing intervention techniques in the field of pediatric cardiology.
This educational talk offers 1 CPD credit.
Speaker
Dr. Darren Berman
Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dr. Shyam Sathanandam
Pediatric Cardiologist
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Prof. Alan Nugent
Professor of Pediatrics
Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Dr. Arash Salavitabar
Congenital Interventional Cardiologist
Columbus, Ohio, USACourse Information
By the end of this lecture, delegates will:
- Learn the value of new technologies in optimising image quality, lowering radiation dose, improving procedure safety and precision, and clinical decision-making in interventional pediatric cardiology
- Gain practical tips from experienced pediatric interventional cardiologists
This educational talk was created in September 2023. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Medical Imaging Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
