Applications of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in congenital heart disease

Echocardiography. 2020 Oct;37(10):1665-1672. doi: 10.1111/echo.14780. Epub 2020 Jun 28.

Abstract

Three-dimensional echocardiography allows for presurgical planning for congenital heart disease, reduces radiation using fusion imaging in catheter interventions, and provides guidance during catheter interventions and lead placements or extractions. The purpose of this review is to detail applications of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in presurgical planning of congenital heart disease, guidance of catheter interventions such as fusion imaging, and guidance in electrophysiology lead extractions or placements.

Keywords: atrioventricular septal defect; congenital heart disease; three-dimensional echocardiography; transcatheter closure device; transposition of great artery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial*
  • Humans