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Places emphasis on the physical examination. This title describes the physical signs and how they are elicited.
Dr. Perloff, the founding father of the field of adult congenital heart disease, presents a decade's worth of research and clinical data in the completely redefined 3rd edition to bring you the most current information. With advances in diagnosis and treatment in children, more and more of those with CHD survive well into adulthood. Expert contributors in various fields offer a multi-disciplinary, multi-system approach to treatment so you get comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the subspecialty, including basic unoperated malformations, medical and surgical perspectives, postoperative residue, and sequelae. As someone who treats these patients, you need to be ready to provide the contin...
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
Dr. Joseph Perloff is joined by Dr. Ariane Marelli to bring you a new edition of Clinical Recognition of Congenital Heart Disease. This medical reference book covers the full spectrum of CHD, from infants through adults, allowing you to effectively detect these conditions as early as possible. Be at the forefront of the field with extensive coverage of the latest innovations in clinical diagnostic methods. Recognize the clinical manifestations at all stages of life for malpositioned, malformed, or absent cardiovascular chambers and vessels. Grasp the full scope of the pathophysiology of CHD with well-organized, expert guidance. Quickly search the contents online, download images in JPG or PPT format, and view 70 echocardiogram videos at expertconsult.com. Understand the appropriate diagnostic findings for each stage of life and see rich, varied examples of characteristic findings. Obtain the most comprehensive core knowledge you need with coverage of commonly used clinically relevant diagnostic
A collection of the short biographical profiles that have appeared monthly in the journal Clinical Cardiology from 1986 up to the present. The persons who are the subjects of these profiles are individuals who have contributed in a meaningful or unique way to knowledge in the field of cardiology.
Designed to meet the needs of clinicians working with adults with congenital heart disease, Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease , by Drs. Michael A. Gatzoulis, Gary D. Webb, and Piers E. F. Daubeney, offers essential guidance on the anatomical issues, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options available to practitioners today. This latest edition features completely updated content, including new information for nurses and nurse practitioners who, now more than ever, are playing an important role in the care of adults with CHD. You'll also access four new chapters, illustrated congenital defects, coverage of long-term outcomes, and much more. - Drs. Gatzou...
An atlas on coronary artery anomalies, this text provides a guide to the complex morphology that is essential to the understanding of coronary artery disease. The book features a variety of cases - with illustrative angiograms and diagrams - that demonstrates all possible anomalies and clarify what is abnormal. Each case includes clinical information, angiographic findings, other diagnostic material and a discussion.
"An earlier version of chapter 1 appeared as "Avant-Garde in a Different Key: Karl Kraus's The Last Days of Mankind," Critical Inquiry 40, no. 2 (Winter 2014): 311-38."
The aims and scope of this atlas include a complete review of the embryology of the normal heart, the normal cardiac anatomy along with a complete discussion of the terms and definitions used to identify and clarify both normal and abnormal anatomy. In addition, techniques of cardiac CT angiography as it pertains to imaging congenital abnormalities are discussed including radiation concepts and radiation saving techniques. The bulk of this book then goes on to completely review the field of adult congenital heart disease using text and more importantly a multitude of pictorial examples (in color and grey scale) to demonstrate the abnormalities. Drawings accompany each picture to better expla...