Novel Techniques in Imaging Congenital Heart Disease: JACC Scientific Statement

Authors

Ritu Sachdeva
Aimee K Armstrong
Rima Arnaout
Lars Grosse-Wortmann
B Kelly Han
Luc Mertens
Ryan A Moore
Laura J Olivieri
Anitha Parthiban
Andrew J Powell

Publication Date

1-2-2024

Journal

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

DOI

10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.025

PMID

38171712

PMCID

PMC10947556

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

7-2-2024

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Author MSS

Published Open-Access

yes

Keywords

Humans, Artificial Intelligence, Heart Defects, Congenital, Echocardiography, Cardiac Imaging Techniques, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, angiography, artificial intelligence, cardiac computed tomography, cardiac magnetic resonance, digital twin technology, echocardiography

Abstract

Recent years have witnessed exponential growth in cardiac imaging technologies, allowing better visualization of complex cardiac anatomy and improved assessment of physiology. These advances have become increasingly important as more complex surgical and catheter-based procedures are evolving to address the needs of a growing congenital heart disease population. This state-of-the-art review presents advances in echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, cardiac computed tomography, invasive angiography, 3-dimensional modeling, and digital twin technology. The paper also highlights the integration of artificial intelligence with imaging technology. While some techniques are in their infancy and need further refinement, others have found their way into clinical workflow at well-resourced centers. Studies to evaluate the clinical value and cost-effectiveness of these techniques are needed. For techniques that enhance the value of care for congenital heart disease patients, resources will need to be allocated for education and training to promote widespread implementation.