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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor-In-Chief:; Sara Zand, M.D.[2] Keri Shafer, M.D. [3] Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [[4]]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [[5]]

Overview

Computed tomography maybe helpful as a diagnostic tool where echocardiographic findings are inconclusive.

Cardiac CT scan

Common advantages of cardiac CT scan include:

• Assessment of Fontan circuit with an injection of contrast into superior vena cava and filling of the pulmonary system
• Assessment of right ventricle and left ventricle morphology and function
• Assessment of vascular stenting patency