DESCRIPTION:
Pediatric Cardiology is now a recognised speciality but students of general pediatrics, medicine and radiology as well as practising pediatricians often encounter several pediatric cardiological problems during their learning and practice. Thus there is a need for a concise book on pediatric cardiology written in simple, clear language. Prof. Kulkarni has applied his wide experience, knowledge and expertise in producing such a volume.
Throughout the text there is a strong clinical focus which is thoroughly illustrated with line diagrams. Pediatric Cardiology will appeal to undergraduate medical students, practitioners and junior teachers in medical schools, and postgraduates in pediatrics, medicine and radiology.
CONTENTS:
- Cardiovascular System Examination
- An Overview of Congenital Heart Disease
- Basic Embryology of Congenital Heart Disease
- Anatomy of Congenital Heart Defects
- Approach to a Child with Acyanotic Heart Disease
- Common Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases: How to Diagnose and Manage
- Approach to a Child with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
- Common Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases: How to Diagnose and Manage
- Review of Common Surgical Procedures
- Cardiac Malpositions
- Radiological Anatomy of Congenital Heart Disease
- Basic Principles of Pediatric ECGs and Classic ECG Findings in Congenital Heart Disease
- Echocardiographic Examination of Congenital Heart Disease
- Interventional Procedures in Congenital Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Fever in Children
- Cardiomyopathy in Children
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Refractory Heart Failure in Children
- Infective Endocarditis
- Pericardial Diseases in Children
- Cardiopulmonary Arrest (CPA) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Neonates, Infants and Children
- Pediatric Cardiac Dysrhythmias
- Cardiovascular Evaluation of a Neonate