Comprehensive Approach to Adult Congenital Heart Disease

ISBN-13: 9781447170440 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 382 str.

Anita Sadeghpour; Majid Kyavar; Azin Alizadehasl

Recenzje

From the book reviews:

"This book provides an all-encompassing overview of adult congenital heart disease - from basic science and embryology to treatment. ... The audience is practicing cardiologists, as well as pediatric and adult cardiology fellows in training. ... This book does a great job of covering both the basic and complex facets of adult congenital heart disease." (Evan S. Jacobs, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)

Spis treści

Epidemiology, Definition and Classification of Adult Congenital Heart Disease.- Practical Issues in Clinical Recognition and Evaluation of Congenital Heart Disease.- Cardiac Defects with Left to right Shunt.- Complex Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease.- Valvular and Vascular Disease.- Miscellaneous Lesions.

Blurb

 

This book presents unique cases of congenital heart disease (CHD) lesions, both corrected and non-corrected, and provides a thorough overview of the diagnostic tools available. It stresses the importance of taking an appropriate history and performing a suitable physical examination, and goes on to describe electrocardiography, chest X-ray, echocardiography, computed tomography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, and catheterization to ensure the reader has the best possible guidance in the diagnosis and management of adult CHD.

Comprehensive Approach to Adult Congenital Heart Disease offers an extensive account of patients and their diagnostic and treatment modalities from first presentation to latest follow-up. Consequently, this invaluable resource provides a forum for all cardiologists, cardiology trainees and medical professionals seeking further opportunities to immerse themselves in the fascinating and ever-evolving field of adult CHD.