Persistent truncus arteriosus CT

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.

Additional Resources

 * Emma C. Ferguson, Rajesh Krishnamurthy, and Sandra A. A. Oldham. Classic Imaging Signs of Congenital Cardiovascular Abnormalities. RadioGraphics 2007 27: 1323-1334.
 * Joris P. A. Beerepoot, and Pamela K. Woodard. Case 71: Ebstein Anomaly. Radiology 2004 231: 747-751.