Cardiac morphology for the millennial cardiology fellow: Nomenclature and advances in morphologic imaging

Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Sep;13(5):808-810. doi: 10.1111/chd.12675. Epub 2018 Sep 21.

Abstract

Cardiology fellows-in-training, both in adult and pediatric hospitals, need structured education in regards to congenital heart disease (CHD) nomenclature. With improved survival of patients with CHD, it is not uncommon for these patients to seek care in multiple adult and pediatric hospitals. A deep understanding of CHD nomenclature would aid in providing accurate medical and surgical care for these patients. In this forum, we share our experience with such structured education and also comment on recent advances in morphologic imaging that would aid in understanding the nomenclature.

Keywords: cardiac morphology; cardiac pathology; congenital heart disease; imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiology / education*
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency / methods*
  • Terminology as Topic*