Modern instrumental methods for the diagnosis of cardiac pathology in paediatric practice
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https://doi.org/10.15574/SP.2025.6(150).8793Keywords:
electrocardiography, echocardiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, childrenAbstract
In recent years, cardiovascular diseases have become one of the leading causes of illness in children and are characterised by specific clinical features, severe complications and a high rate of early disability, which poses a serious medical and social problem.
Aim - to analyze modern instrumental imaging methods used for the diagnosis of congenital and acquired diseases of the cardiovascular system in children, determine their diagnostic value, and justify the need for their use in pediatric practice for the early detection of cardiac pathology.
The article analyzes the indications for each of the diagnostic methods and determines their place in the protocol for the management of patients with specific cardiac disease. In recent years, cardiovascular diseases have ranked among the leading conditions affecting children. They are characterised by distinct clinical features, severe complications, and a high incidence of early disability, which poses a significant medical and social challenge.
Conclusions. Therefore, for the early detection and timely treatment of cardiac pathology in children, it is essential to utilise the full range of instrumental diagnostic methods, including both well-established and newly developed techniques.
No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
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