The Pediatric Moonshot

E36: Innovating Pediatric Cardiology: Dr. Seda Tierney on Echo, AI, and Exercise as Medicine

BevelCloud Season 1 Episode 36

In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Seda Tierney—professor of pediatrics at Stanford, director of the Echo Lab at Lucile Packard Children’s, and leader of the Kawasaki Disease outpatient program—shares her pioneering work in pediatric cardiology. She discusses training parents to use handheld ultrasound devices at home, the role of AI in improving imaging precision and expanding access to care in rural communities, and her vision for making exercise a true medical prescription for children with heart disease. From advancing echo technology to exploring how virtual interventions could reshape rehabilitation, Dr. Tierney offers a compelling look at the future of children’s heart health.

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