Today, most female children born with congenital heart disease will reach childbearing age.
For many women with complex congenital heart disease, carrying a pregnancy carries a …

Background—The goal of this statement is to review available literature and to put forth a
scientific statement on the current practice of fetal cardiac medicine, including the diagnosis …

Pediatric Surgery, 7th Edition-edited by Arnold G. Coran, Anthony Caldamone, N. Scott
Adzick, Thomas M. Krummel, Jean-Martin Laberge, and Robert Shamberger-features …

The use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has
increased tremendously in the past 2 decades. Hence, pregnant and breast-feeding women …

There has been a substantial increase in the use of computed tomography (CT) and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in pregnancy and lactation. Among some physicians …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a superior soft-tissue contrast compared to other
radiological imaging modalities and its physiological and functional applications have led to …

OBJECTIVE. The objectives of this article are to discuss the current evidence-based
recommendations regarding radiation dose concerns, the use of iodinated and gadolinium …

Ultrasound remains the modality of choice in imaging the fetus due to its availability, safety,
and low cost. With advances in technology, however, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers excellent spatial and contrast resolution for
evaluating a wide variety of pathologies, without exposing patients to ionizing radiations …

This paper presents an overview of the application of and risks of exposure to Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) in pregnancy. It reviews the risks to the fetus by considering the …