Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) enables assessment and quantification of
morphological and functional parameters of the heart, including chamber size and function …

In this scientific statement from the American Heart Association, experts in the field of
cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) in children address 2 issues: the most current …

Morphological and functional parameters such as chamber size and function, aortic
diameters and distensibility, flow and T1 and T2* relaxation time can be assessed and …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has taken on an increasingly important role in
the diagnostic evaluation and pre-procedural planning for patients with congenital heart …

Surgical management of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) results in anatomic and functional
abnormalities in the majority of patients. Although right ventricular volume load due to …

Abstract The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) last published its
comprehensive expert panel report of clinical indications for CMR in 2004. This new …

The writing group was chosen from the membership of the International Society for Heart
and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), the Association of European Pediatric and Congenital …

Advances in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease (CHD) have led to
a marked improvement in the survival of patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). However …

Abstract Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is the most common type of cyanotic congenital heart
disease. Since the first surgical repair in 1954, treatment has continuously improved. The …

Background The late cardiotoxic effects of anthracycline chemotherapy influence morbidity
and mortality in the growing population of childhood cancer survivors. Even with lower …