Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary imaging modality in patients with congenital heart disease. It is portable, affordable, and has excellent spatial and temporal resolution. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can be…
A 62-Year-Old Male With a 6-Month History of Progressive Dyspnea Claudia Patricia Jaimes Castellanos, MD Synopsis A 62-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of progressive dyspnea, worsening NYHA class II…
Vascular diseases of the arterial and venous systems affect a large percentage of the world population. Most vascular disorders share similar risk factors and are associated with cardiac disease. Others…
CLINICAL OVERVIEW The pericardium is a fibro-serous sac located in the mediastinum that encases the heart and the proximal portion of the great vessels and pulmonary veins. It is composed…
CLINICAL OVERVIEW Cardiac imaging has a rapidly increasing role in the evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Atrial dysrhythmias are among the most common indications for cardiac…
Circulatory failure is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Advanced mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) provide important treatment strategies designed to save patients’ lives. Multimodality imaging plays important roles in…
The most common indication for pediatric cervical spine (C-spine) imaging is trauma. Although cervical spinal injuries are rare in children, the result can be devastating. The role of the radiologist…
Why Fetal Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging? Imaging is an essential component of the evaluation and care of the developing fetus. Ultrasound remains the core screening modality because of its availability,…
Acknowledgments I acknowledge Brad Hoehne, Radiology Digital Imaging Specialist (Nationwide Children’s Hospital), for preparation of figures. Back pain is common in children and tends to increase with age, especially in…
Encountering a neonatal imaging study may be an unsettling experience to radiologists who do not interpret them routinely. Normal structures often appear different from those of the adult or older…
