1. To discuss the cardiovascular manifestations of genetic syndromes and malformations.
2. To understand the role of CT and MRI in the evaluation of these abnormalities.
3. To recognize the clinical implications of the cardiovascular abnormalities.
- Genetics of syndromes affecting cardiovascular system
- Cardiovascular manifestations of these syndromes
- Role of MRI and CT in the evaluation of cardiovascular complications of malformations and syndromes.
-Description of the features, imaging findings and management of the following syndromes along with illustrations:
Downs
Marfan
Ehler-Danlos
Loeys-Dietz
Williams-Beuren
Noonan
Turner
DiGeorge
Osler Rendu Weber
Holt Oram
Ellis Van Creveld
Kearns Sayre
Alagille
Von Recklinghausen
Cogan
Garg, V,
Ashwath, R,
Rajiah, P,
Imaging Cardiovascular Manifestations of Genetic Syndromes: A Pictorial Review. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000244.html