Publisher's Synopsis
This two-volume manual covers the most relevant protocols in pediatric cardiac care to serve as a practical guide that matches and reflects the high level of accumulated knowledge and expertise in this clinical field. It includes 179 chapters and offers comprehensive, precise, and up-to-date practical tips with specific care protocols to provide the most efficient strategies for high-quality care in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).
This book simplifies learning with many tables, flowcharts, graphs, and algorithms for easy access and fast action. Volume I covers many key sections, such as prenatal morphogenesis and physiology of the human heart, fetal cardiology, neonates and congenital heart disease, cardiac imaging, pediatric cardiac catheterization, pediatric cardiac electrophysiology, critical events and emergency procedures in pediatric cardiac care, management of specific cardiac conditions, general pediatric and subspecialty issues related to children with CHD, follow-up standards in pediatric outpatient cardiology clinic, prophylaxis in children with CHD, quality aspects, professional conduct and training in pediatric cardiac care.
This manual is a must-have resource for pediatricians, neonatologists, clinical pharmacy specialists, pediatric intensive care physicians, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiac intensive care physicians, pediatric cardiac surgeons, and/or surgeons interested in pediatric cardiac surgery.
