This is the most comprehensive overview of pediatric cardiology to be found in a single volume. Fifty-eight authorities from twelve countries bring you expert coverage of basic science, diagnostic techniques, congenital lesions, acquired lesions, and treatment modalities. Explains the differences between the two international approaches used to name and classify congenital heart disease. Organizes the drug appendix into common pharmologic usage groups. Contains up-to-date sections on embryology, ventricular function, ...
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This is the most comprehensive overview of pediatric cardiology to be found in a single volume. Fifty-eight authorities from twelve countries bring you expert coverage of basic science, diagnostic techniques, congenital lesions, acquired lesions, and treatment modalities. Explains the differences between the two international approaches used to name and classify congenital heart disease. Organizes the drug appendix into common pharmologic usage groups. Contains up-to-date sections on embryology, ventricular function, pulmonary circulation, and pulmonary hypertension. Demonstrates anatomy, echocardiography, and angiography with outstanding illustrations. Provides practical information about cardiac auscultation and how to approach various scenarios of cardiac failure. Features a unique discussion of congenital heart disease in adults.
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