Breaking Barriers in Pediatric Cardiology IT: Putting CHD Management in the Spotlight
In a landscape where healthcare IT is evolving at lightning speed, pediatric cardiology has been left behind, forced to make do with outdated, one-size-fits-all solutions. While the adult cardiovascular space has enjoyed the luxury of high-tech workflow solutions designed specifically for its unique needs, pediatric cardiology has struggled to catch up. It’s time to call it out: Pediatric cardiology is not a niche that should be relegated to the backseat when it comes to advanced reporting solutions. The future of heart care demands specialized, robust, and comprehensive IT systems tailored specifically to the complexities of pediatric cardiology — and ASCEND Cardiovascular is here to lead the charge.
The Gap in Pediatric Cardiology IT
The unique challenges of pediatric cardiology demand IT solutions that are as specialized as the care they provide. From the intricacies of fetal cardiology to the growing needs of pediatric patients, and the lifelong management required for adult congenital heart disease, the systems designed for these workflows are still lacking. What we’ve seen are adult-focused solutions being repurposed for pediatrics, but these “one-size-fits-all” approaches fall short when it comes to addressing the distinct nuances of pediatric cardiology. Pediatric patients aren’t just smaller versions of adults — they represent an entirely different set of cardiovascular needs. The IT systems supporting their care must reflect that.
Pediatric cardiologists often grapple with workflows that are fragmented, manual, and painfully time-consuming. A prime example is the manual process of drawing and annotating Mullins diagrams, which remains stuck in the past. Instead of streamlining this critical step in documenting and planning congenital heart interventions, these outdated systems force specialists to navigate clunky, manual processes — sketching diagrams, typing annotations, and toggling between disjointed platforms just to piece together essential clinical information.
ASCEND Cardiovascular: The Solution
ASCEND Cardiovascular is revolutionizing the field by crafting the most robust, complete, and vendor-agnostic workflow solution specifically designed for the dynamic needs of pediatric cardiovascular imaging. It is the first IT platform that integrates every aspect of pediatric cardiology workflow alongside a comprehensive library of multi-modality CHD content into a seamless, unified experience.
Key features include:
- Modernized, interactive Mullins diagrams:
- Drawing tools designed for use with a tablet, allowing easy annotations and edits
- Embedded hemodynamic measurements for streamlined workflow
- Boston and PHN Z-Scores and Trend-plots
- patient history, previous procedures, diagrams with annotations or drawings, and other key diagnostic data across all imaging types
- Robust CHD syndrome-specific content for Pediatric Cath, Fetal to Adult Echo, CCT, and CMR
- Zero-footprint diagnostic image viewer with open integration of AI algorithms, such as Ventripoint, to improve diagnosis and monitoring of CHD
- CHD focused analytics and dashboards
From fetal cardiology to pediatric care and adult congenital heart disease management, ASCEND Cardiovascular provides workflow and content that streamlines every step of the process, from initial diagnosis to long-term treatment planning. This solution is built from the ground up with a deep understanding of the needs of pediatric cardiologists, and it delivers exactly what is needed: efficiency, accuracy, and, most importantly, patient-centered care across a patient’s entire lifespan.
In addition, ASCEND Cardiovascular sets the benchmark for analytical reporting with specialized dashboards that provide unparalleled insights. These tools empower clinicians to seamlessly identify clinical syndromes, map complex anatomical relationships, classify CHD types, and track prior palliations or repairs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to congenital heart disease management.
A Platform Built for the CHD Lifespan
Every detail of this solution is crafted with pediatric cardiology at its core, addressing the unique needs of patients at every stage of life. It begins with supporting fetal cardiology workflows, offering providers the tools to manage prenatal care with unmatched precision for pregnancies with one or many fetuses. As patients grow, the system transitions effortlessly to support pediatric cardiology, ensuring continuity of care without missing a beat. When those patients reach adulthood and require ongoing management for congenital heart disease, the platform remains a trusted partner. With a “One Solution, One Lifetime” approach, it delivers a fully integrated experience that adapts to the evolving needs of both patients and providers, making disconnected systems and fragmented care a thing of the past.
Focusing on the entire CHD care journey, this is more than a solution for today — it’s a platform for the future. Pediatric cardiology deserves to lead, not lag, and we’re equipping providers to meet the needs of every generation.
Delivering the Best, Because You and Your Patients Deserve It
The wait is over. Pediatric cardiology deserves the same advanced CVIT solutions that have propelled adult cardiology forward for years. It’s time to stop settling for outdated systems and start leading the way. Our solution delivers the most comprehensive, integrated tools to shape tomorrow’s heart care today—empowering providers and ensuring the best outcomes. Because when it comes to our smallest patients, they deserve nothing less.
Ready to take your pediatric cardiology practice to the next level? Don’t let outdated systems hold you back. Get in touch with us today to learn how our cutting-edge solution can transform your workflows and elevate patient care. Visit our website now to enter your information and discover how we’re leading the way in pediatric heart care innovation.
