A Comprehensive Approach to Congenital Heart Diseases

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JP Medical Ltd, Feb 28, 2013 - Medical - 1080 pages

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the structure and function of the heart that is present at birth and is the most common type of birth defect (PubMed Health).

This comprehensive guide offers a step by step approach to the diagnosis and management of different types of CHD, at different stages of life. Beginning with an introduction to the development of the foetal cardiovascular system and genetic, the following section discusses the basics of heart examination, radiography and terminology. Each section progresses through different conditions and examines the transition of care into adulthood and long term issues facing adults with CHD.


Key points

  • Comprehensive, step by step guide to congenital heart disease (CHD)
  • Covers diagnosis and management of CHD disorders at all stages of life
  • Internationally recognised author and editor team
  • Includes more than 1000 full colour images and illustrations
 

Contents

Chap2
xxxviii
Chap3
xlvii
Chap4
xlix
Chap5
84
Chap6
97
Chap7
117
Chap8
129
Chap9
136
Chap41
594
Chap42
604
Chap43
618
Chap44
625
Chap45
639
Chap46
644
Chap47
665
Chap48
683

Chap10
145
Chap11
166
Chap12
183
Chap13
190
Chap14
203
Chap15
211
Chap16
224
Chap17
243
Chap18
251
Chap19
266
Chap20
292
Chap21
307
Chap22
332
Chap23
337
Chap24
347
Chap25
355
Chap26
366
Chap27
380
Chap28
395
Chap29
414
Chap30
434
Chap31
445
Chap32
458
Chap33
468
Chap34
503
Chap35
518
Chap36
525
Chap37
545
Chap38
560
Chap39
565
Chap40
580
Chap49
697
Chap50
712
Chap51
723
Chap52
736
Chap53
743
Chap54
751
Chap55
771
Chap56
783
Chap57
812
Chap58
827
Chap59
837
Chap60
847
Chap61
870
Chap62
877
Chap63
894
Chap64
908
Chap65
917
Chap66
944
Chap67
946
Chap68
960
Chap69
969
Chap70
979
Chap71
995
Chap72
1004
Chap73
1009
Chap74
1022
Chap75
1061
Chap76
1070
EpilogueIndex
1089
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