J Korean Soc Echocardiogr. 2005 Sep;13(3):100-108. Korean. Published online September 30, 2005. https://doi.org/10.4250/jkse.2005.13.3.100 | |
Copyright © 2005 Korean Society of Echocardiography |
Jo Won Jung | |
Department of Pediatrics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. | |
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Abstract
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Echocardiography is an important tool in investigation, re-evaluation of remained postoperative defect and follow-up for adult congenital heart disease, even though there are often a problem to obtain optimal echocardiogram. The usual systematic echocardiographic assessments should include special focus on 1) anatomic description of situs, concordance, discordance or valves; 2) chamber sizes and function; 3) valve appearance and function; 4) shunts; 5) pulmonary artery pressure; 6) flow and size of the arch; and 7) drainage of pulmonic veins. The major lesions are presented and echocardiographic features briefly discussed. |
Keywords: Echocardiography; Adult congenital heart disease |