Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Valve Disease
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 178
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pediatric cardiac surgery; pediatric cardiology; pediatric valve disease; critical congenital heart disease; pediatric cardiac intensive care; pediatric heart failure; long-term follow-up of congenital heart disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric valve disease remains a rare but difficult issue in congenital heart disease. Due to the small annular size and the absence of appropriate prosthetic valves for transplantation, as well as the high postoperative mortality rate and serious anticoagulation-related issues, valve repair has become the preferred treatment, rather than replacement surgery. However, the heterogeneity of anatomy and pathogenesis make the diagnosis and repair-oriented strategy challenging. In fact, the diagnosis and management of pediatric valve disease still heavily relies on the experience of the attending physician, highlighting the significance of a skillful medical team in ensuring a favorable patient prognosis.
The aim of this Special Issue is to bring attention to the primary issues and controversies regarding the diagnosis and management of pediatric valve disease. In this Special Issue, we are looking for the latest original articles, case reports or reviews to share medical experience with colleagues worldwide. It is our hope that this collaboration will lead to better prognosis for patients with pediatric valve disease.
Prof. Dr. Shoujun Li
Guest Editor
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