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==Computed tomography== | ==Computed tomography== | ||
Computed tomography (CT) can be used as a diagnostic modality in congenital heart diseases. | Computed tomography (CT) can be used as a diagnostic modality in congenital heart diseases. | ||
'''Advantages''' | '''Advantages''' | ||
* Provides additional anatomic details compared to echocardiography | * Provides additional anatomic details compared to echocardiography | ||
* It is done faster compared to MRI, thus avoiding the need for anesthesia in small children. | * It is done faster compared to MRI, thus avoiding the need for anesthesia in small children. | ||
'''Disadvantage''' | '''Disadvantage''' | ||
* Costly | * Costly |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2], Keri Shafer, M.D. [3]; Atif Mohammad, M.D.; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [4]
Overview
Computed tomography can be helpful as a diagnostic tool in conditions where the echocardiographic findings are inconclusive.
Computed tomography
Computed tomography (CT) can be used as a diagnostic modality in congenital heart diseases. Advantages
- Provides additional anatomic details compared to echocardiography
- It is done faster compared to MRI, thus avoiding the need for anesthesia in small children.
Disadvantage
- Costly
- Radiation can have long terms side-effect on growing children.