Overview
Congenital hypertrophy of the tricuspid valve is a rare condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the tricuspid valve leaflets present at birth 1. This can lead to various degrees of tricuspid regurgitation or stenosis, impacting cardiac function 1.Diagnosis
Echocardiography is a fundamental component for evaluating suspected congenital heart disease in children 1.
Transthoracic echocardiography, including two-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler imaging, is used to assess cardiac structures and function 1.
Adjunct modalities such as contrast, three-dimensional, and speckle-tracking echocardiography may be used 1.Management
Management strategies are not detailed in the provided abstracts.Special Populations
Echocardiography is a fundamental component of pediatric cardiology for evaluating suspected congenital heart disease in children 1.Key Recommendations
Echocardiography is a fundamental component of pediatric cardiology and is indicated for suspected congenital heart disease in children 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
Guidelines and recommendations for the use of traditional (two-dimensional, M-mode, Doppler) and newer adjunct (contrast, three-dimensional, speckle-tracking) echocardiographic modalities in children are described in detail 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
Protocols related to standard operations, infection control, sedation, and quality assurance should be included in the organizational structure for centers performing pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Lopez L, Saurers DL, Barker PCA, Cohen MS, Colan SD, Dwyer J et al.. Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiogram: Recommendations From the American Society of Echocardiography. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography 2024. link