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Essential Pediatric Cardiology

Peter Koenig; Ziyad M. Hijazi


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ISBN-13: 9780071409193
ISBN-10: 007140919X
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Format: Paperback, 599 pages
Pub Date: 07/2004
Edition Number: 1




Synopsis

A practical and concise guide for assessing suspected cardiac disorders in the neonate, child, and adolescent. Written for the non-specialist, this text takes an evidence-based approach to common cardiac problems the generalist will likely encounter.



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Section I. Signs and symptoms
1. Chest pain
2. Murmurs
3. Palpitations
4. syncope/lightheadedness
5. Cyanosis
6. Shortness of breath/dyspnea
7. Exercise intolerance
8. Shock/hypotension/unexplained acidosis
9. Poor feeding/failure to thrive
10. Hypertension
Section II. Basic pathophysiology of heart disease processes in pediatrics
1. left to right shunts
2. right to left shunts
3. transposition
4. obstruction
5. regurgitation
6. myopathies
7. electrical physiology
8. causes of heart defects – genetics
Section III. Specific heart lesions – congenital
1. Anatomic abnormalities
2. Muscle problems
3. Electrical problems
Section III. Specific heart lesions
1. Trauma
2. Inflammatory
3. Noninflammatory
4. Tumors and carcinomas involving the heart
5. Other
Section IV. Diagnostic tests used in pediatric cardiology
1. ECG
2. CXR
3. Echocardiography
4. MRI
5. Nuclear medicine tests
6. Exercise/stress tests
7. Ambulatory ECG monitoring
8. Cardiac catheterization
9. Tilt Table test
10. Electrophysiology test (Transesophageal/Intracardiac)
11. Other
Section V. Interventions in pediatric cardiology
1. Interventional cardiac catheterization
2. RF Catheter Ablation
3. Congenital heart surgery
Section VI. Special management issues for the pediatrician
1. Immunizations
2. Dental care
3. Sports restrictions
4. SBE prophylaxis
5. Telemedicine
6. Office emergencies and transport
7. Fetal/neonatal emergencies and transport
8. Interactions with the consultant
9. Insurance
10. Surgical clearance – who needs to know what
11. The heart transplant patient
12. Cardiac involvement in other systemic diseases - a list of organ systems/diseases and heart issues
Section VII. Pharmacology in pediatric cardiology
1. inotropes
2. diuretics
3. vasodilators
4. antiarrhythmics
5. sedation
6. anticoagulation