Pediatric Cardiology : Symptoms—Diagnosis—Treatment / by: Haas, Nikolaus A., Kleideiter, Ulrich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haas, Nikolaus A., Editor.

Contributor:

Kleideiter, Ulrich, Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pediatric cardiology--Diagnosis.

Pediatric cardiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (474 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Place of Publication:

Stuttgart, [Germany] : Thieme, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A practice-oriented overview of pediatric cardiology Enriched with the extensive experience of leading experts in this constantly evolving field, Pediatric Cardiology is a comprehensive reference that helps cardiologists stay up-to-date on important developments in the specialty. It includes basic principles, diagnostic strategies for specific diseases, and the newest interventional catheterization techniques, giving readers the tools to successfully manage all types of pediatric heart disease. Key Features: * High-quality instructive graphs as well as over 400 color illustrations and 100 tables clarify concepts in the text * User-friendly organization facilitates the decision making process * Online access to more than 100 video clips on catheterization, EKG, and normal vs. diseased heart comparisons on the Thieme MediaCenter * Guidelines for treating neonates with cardiac disorders * Clearly explains echocardiography, including anatomical landmarks and typical findings From the fundamentals to the latest advances in pediatric cardiology, this book provides the core information needed by cardiac surgeons and pediatric cardiologists treating patients with congenital as well as acquired heart disease. It is also essential for interventional cardiologists, cardiology fellows, and interventional radiologists who want to increase their knowledge and skills and offer optimal care to their patients.

Contents:

Basics and diagnostics

Clinical history and examination in pediatric cardiology

Electrocardiography

Echocardiography

Chest X-ray

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography

Nuclear medicine in pediatric cardiology

Pediatric exercise testing

Cardiac catheterization

Electrophysiology studies

Cyanosis

Heart murmurs

Chest pain

Palpitations

Syncopes

Congenital heart defects

Acquired cardiac diseases

Cardiomyopathies

Cardiac rhythm disorders

Heart failure

Arterial hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension

Eisenmenger syndrome

Syndromic diseases with cardiac involvement

Interventional catheterization

Postoperative pediatric cardiac treatment

Operations with cardiopulmonary bypass

Mechanical circulatory support systems

Initial treatment of critical cardiac neonates

Heart transplantation

Vaccinations for pediatric cardiac patients

Pharmacological treatment.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9783132581487

3132581488

9783131749512

3131749512