December 1, 2010Cardiology in the Young
Echocardiographic imaging of anomalous origin of the coronary arteries
Key result
Echocardiographic imaging allows for the non-invasive diagnosis of anomalous coronary artery origins, though additional imaging may be required when clinical doubt exists.
Why the study?
Can echocardiographic imaging accurately identify anomalous origin of the coronary arteries in pediatric patients?
Population
Paediatric patients with suspected anomalous origin of the coronary arteries
Design
Review
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports echocardiography as initial non-invasive test in pediatric anomalous coronary evaluation; leaves open need for prospective validation and standardized escalation criteria.
Structured PICO
Can echocardiographic imaging accurately identify anomalous origin of the coronary arteries in pediatric patients?
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Population
Paediatric patients with suspected anomalous origin of the coronary arteries
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Exposure
Echocardiographic imaging
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Outcome
Identification of coronary arterial origins and associated structural/functional abnormalities
Echocardiography is a routine and valuable non-invasive tool for diagnosing anomalous coronary artery origins, though advanced imaging may be needed for confirmation in doubtful cases.
Cite This Study
Cohen et al. (2010) conducted a review in Anomalous origin of the coronary arteries. Echocardiographic imaging was evaluated. Echocardiographic imaging allows for the non-invasive diagnosis of anomalous coronary artery origins, though additional imaging may be required when clinical doubt exists.