Overall, significant gains in life expectancy have been achieved in recent years. From 1990 to 2021, substantial progress has been registered worldwide regarding the reduction of infant mortality. However, childhood mortality remains high. In this scenario, congenital heart disease (CHD) accounts for the most common birth defects and is the leading cause of mortality associated with birth defects in infants. Furthermore, various postnatal insults to the myocardium can result in early cardiovascular disease with a negative impact on mortality and morbidity rates in the young population. Technological advances in cardiac diagnosis and surgical/therapeutic interventions have facilitated the early and accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, allowing for rapid and optimal treatment. In this setting, knowledge and updating of heart disease in the pediatric population are fundamental.
This Research Topic provides a better understanding of a great variety of cardiac malformations, highlighting prenatal diagnosis and management of congenital heart defects (CHD). In this setting, knowledge and updating of advances in Pediatric Cardiology will be provided such as lab's printing 3D Physical models and virtual navigation of fetal heart. Additionally, the authors provide updated information regarding to the postnatal surgical approach of CHD and in genetic testing in relationship with cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, an approach of pediatric cardiovascular disease in COVID era will be discussed.
Overall, significant gains in life expectancy have been achieved in recent years. From 1990 to 2021, substantial progress has been registered worldwide regarding the reduction of infant mortality. However, childhood mortality remains high. In this scenario, congenital heart disease (CHD) accounts for the most common birth defects and is the leading cause of mortality associated with birth defects in infants. Furthermore, various postnatal insults to the myocardium can result in early cardiovascular disease with a negative impact on mortality and morbidity rates in the young population. Technological advances in cardiac diagnosis and surgical/therapeutic interventions have facilitated the early and accurate diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, allowing for rapid and optimal treatment. In this setting, knowledge and updating of heart disease in the pediatric population are fundamental.
This Research Topic provides a better understanding of a great variety of cardiac malformations, highlighting prenatal diagnosis and management of congenital heart defects (CHD). In this setting, knowledge and updating of advances in Pediatric Cardiology will be provided such as lab's printing 3D Physical models and virtual navigation of fetal heart. Additionally, the authors provide updated information regarding to the postnatal surgical approach of CHD and in genetic testing in relationship with cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, an approach of pediatric cardiovascular disease in COVID era will be discussed.