Main description:

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

Contents:

Section 1: From Embryo to the Neonate

1. Development of Cardiovascular System

2. Fetal Circulation

3. Aetiopathogenesis of Congenital Heart Diseases

4. Fetal Cardiology

5. Congenital Heart Diseases with Duct Dependent Circulation

6. Genetics in Congenital Heart Diseases

Section 2: Basics

7. Examination of the Heart-A Comparative External and Internal Anatomy

8. Classification of Cardiovascular Anomalies and their Terminologies

9. Cardiac Malpositions

10. Heterotaxy Syndrome: Isomerism of Atrial Appendage

11. Bedside Diagnosis of Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases

12. Clinical Approach to Cyanotic Heart Diseases

13. Role of Radiography in Congenital Heart Diseases

Section 3: Defects in Atriovenous Connections

14. Abnormal Systemic Venous Connections

15. Anomalies of Pulmonary Veins

16. Congenital Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula

Section 4: Shunt Defects

17. Inter-atrial Defects

18. Ventricular Septal Defects

19. Atrioventricular Septal Defect

20. Patent Ductus Arteriosus

21. Aortopulmonary Window

22. Aortico-Cameral Tunnels

23. Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva

Section 5: Right and Left Ventricular Obstructive Lesions

24. Diseases of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract

25. Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstructions

26. LV Inlet Obstructions

Section 6: Congenital Valvar Lesions

27. Aortic Valve Disorders

28. Pulmonary Valve Diseases

29. Diseases of the Tricuspid Valve

30. Tricuspid Atresia

31. Mitral Valve Disorders

32. Mitral Atresia

Section 7: Disease of the Aorta

33. Clinical Management of Aortic Coarctation

34. Interruption of Aorta

35. Vascular Rings, Slings and Other Anomalies

Section 8: Cyanotic Heart Diseases

36. Caring for the Adults with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease-Special Care Needs in Children and Adults with Cyanotic Heart Disease

37. Tetralogy of Fallot

38. Pulmonary Stenosis with Interatrial Communication Triology of Fallot

39. Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect

40. Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum

41. Double Outlet Right Ventricle

42. Truncus Arteriosus

43. D-Transpostion of the Great Arteries

44. Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries

45. Common Atrium

46. Single Ventricle

47. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Section 9: Congenital Cardiomyopathies

48. Dilated Cardiomyopathy

49. Non-compaction of the Ventricles

50. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

51. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

52. Endocardial Fibroelastosis

Section 10: Congenital Heart Disease in Adults

53. Care of the Adult with Congenital Heart Disease

54. Pregnancy, Contraception and Gynecological Issues in Women with Congenital Heart Disease

Section 11: Electrophysiological Issues in Children

55. Congenital Heart Blocks and Bradyarrhythmias

56. Tachyarrhythmias

57. Invasive Electrophysiology Testing and Devices in Children

Section 12: Miscellaneous

58. Congenital Coronary Artery Anomalies

59. Cardiac and Extracardiac Masses

60. Lutembacher Syndrome

61. Pulmonart Arterial Hypertension

62. Congenital Pericardial Diseases

63. Marfan Syndrome

64. Down Syndrome

Section 13: General Issues

65. Prevention of Congenital Heart Disease

66. Infective Endocarditis in Congenital Heart Disease

67. Exercise and Sports in Congenital Heart Disease

68. Psychosocial Challenges and Psychiatric Issues while Growing Up with Congenital Heart Disease

69. Transitional Care in Congenital Heart Disease

70. Pediatric Heart and Lung Transplantation

71. Non-cardiac Surgery in Congenital Heart Diseases

72. Role of Newer Cardiac Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease

73. Anesthesia in Catheterisation Laboratory

74. Anesthesia in Surgical Repair of Congenital Heart Disease

75. Importance of Oral Hygiene in Congenital Heart Disease

76. Postoperative Issues of Children Operated for Congenital Heart Disease and End of Life Issues