Echocardiograms provide pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons with the best way to diagnose congenital heart defects. The Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory at MUSC enjoys national recognition for excellence in diagnostic capabilities. In 2001, we became one of a select group of Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratories to be accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). We perform over 6500 echocardiograms annually. One area of special interest and expertise is three-dimensional echocardiography: a new modality, with which most centers around the country only have passing acquaintance. At MUSC, we have found that the targeted use of 3D echocardiography is an invaluable addition to our diagnostic capabilities. Our surgeons find the added information from 3D imaging very helpful in repairing complex heart defects. We have not only integrated 3D imaging into our studies, but also have developed an international reputation for our expertise and research contributions in this area. As part of our mission to educate our colleagues, we have built a | |
