Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology addresses congenital and acquired heart diseases in infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on early detection, lifelong management, and collaborative care. With ongoing innovations in imaging, intervention, and medical therapy, clinicians frequently seek updates from a specialised Pediatrics Conference to refine their diagnostic and therapeutic skills. This session explores structural, electrical, functional, and genetic contributors to pediatric heart disease and the unique challenges of caring for growing patients.
Participants will examine conditions such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, Kawasaki disease, myocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, and postoperative complications. The session highlights integrated pediatric cardiology pathways that support evaluation, imaging decisions, surgical planning, medication management, and long-term follow-up. Case examples illustrate challenges such as differentiating innocent murmurs from serious defects, interpreting ECG abnormalities, recognising early signs of heart failure, and supporting adolescents transitioning to adult congenital care.
Attendees will explore advanced imaging tools—echocardiography, fetal cardiac imaging, cardiac MRI, and CT angiography—that enhance diagnostic accuracy. They will review interventional procedures such as catheter-based closures, stenting, electrophysiological studies, and ablation techniques. The session emphasises multidisciplinary teamwork across neonatology, cardiac surgery, anesthesiology, intensive care, and genetics.
Attention is given to psychosocial factors affecting children and families navigating chronic heart disease, including anxiety, limitations in physical activity, academic disruptions, and long-term lifestyle considerations. Discussions will also examine global disparities in cardiac-surgery access, early screening availability, and diagnostic resources.
The session concludes with emerging innovations, including 3D-printed cardiac models, AI-assisted imaging, personalised risk prediction, and regenerative techniques.
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Understanding congenital and acquired conditions
- Recognising diverse presentations and risk patterns.
- Exploring genetic, infectious, and structural contributors.
Modern diagnostic and imaging tools
- Applying echocardiography, MRI, and fetal evaluations.
- Integrating advanced imaging for surgical planning.
Therapeutic strategies in pediatric cardiology
- Balancing medical, interventional, and surgical approaches.
- Monitoring therapy response and long-term adjustment.
Family and psychosocial considerations
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and activity guidance.
- Addressing lifestyle, schooling, and developmental concerns.
Practice Insights and Cardiology Pathways
Developing pediatric cardiology pathways
Standardising evaluation, imaging, and follow-up plans.
Enhancing multidisciplinary coordination
Connecting cardiology, surgery, ICU teams, and genetics.
Supporting chronic heart disease management
Offering counselling, transition planning, and exercise advice.
Improving global cardiac care access
Addressing shortages in surgery, screening, and equipment.
Using predictive tools for risk assessment
Supporting early detection and personalised decisions.
Ensuring safe long-term monitoring
Tracking growth, rhythm, and functional progression.
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