Visual Guide to Neonatal Cardiology, 1st Edition

Visual Guide to Neonatal Cardiology, 1st Edition

Overview

Visual Guide to Neonatal Cardiology is a comprehensive and highly illustrated reference designed to aid in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of cardiac diseases in newborns. Authored by experts in the field, this visually rich textbook provides essential information on fetal heart disease, diagnostic techniques, therapeutic interventions, and management strategies tailored specifically for neonates.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Visual Coverage: Contains over 900 color illustrations, encompassing patient photographs, radiographs (chest roentgenograms), electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms (including 3D), angiocardiograms, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), pathologic specimens, and other relevant visual aids. This extensive visual content aids in understanding complex cardiac conditions and diagnostic imaging modalities.
• Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology: Discusses the natural history of fetal heart disease and the rationale, indications, technique, and impact of fetal cardiac intervention. Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the neonatal cardiovascular system, highlighting developmental differences from fetal to adult circulatory systems.
• Clinical Focus: Provides detailed guidance on taking patient history specific to neonatal cardiac conditions, including comprehensive discussion of cardiac examination techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation of heart sounds and murmurs).
• Disease Coverage: Covers over 35 morphologic conditions, each with sections on introduction, epidemiology, etiology (including embryogenesis), pathophysiology, clinical presentation, physical examination findings, diagnostic evaluation, management strategies, and prognosis. This structured approach facilitates comprehensive understanding and management planning.
• Neonatal Formulary: Includes a neonatal formulary reviewing selected medications used for perioperative management, treatment of low cardiac output, congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, sedation, pain management, and anticoagulation in neonates.

Practical Applications

• Clinical Practice: Essential for neonatologists, pediatric cardiologists, and healthcare providers involved in the care of newborns with congenital heart disease, offering detailed guidance on diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Educational Resource: Valuable for medical students, residents, fellows, and educators seeking in-depth knowledge and understanding of neonatal cardiology, supported by extensive visual aids and structured disease presentations.
• Research and Reference: Serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers and clinicians involved in advancing the field of neonatal cardiology, integrating clinical practice with diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.

Target Audience

• Neonatologists and Pediatric Cardiologists: Primary audience for mastering the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neonatal cardiac conditions.
• Healthcare Providers: Relevant for all professionals involved in neonatal care, including nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
• Educators and Researchers: Offers foundational knowledge and advanced insights into neonatal cardiology, supporting education, research, and clinical decision-making.

Why Choose This Book?

• Visual Richness: Provides over 900 color illustrations and visual aids, enhancing understanding of complex cardiac conditions and diagnostic imaging techniques.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses fetal and neonatal cardiology comprehensively, integrating developmental aspects, diagnostic modalities, and management strategies.
• Clinical Relevance: Emphasizes practical applications in clinical practice, supported by evidence-based insights and therapeutic guidelines specific to neonates.

Visual Guide to Neonatal Cardiology serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals involved in neonatal care, offering comprehensive coverage of cardiac diseases in newborns with a focus on visual learning and practical clinical application.

Authors:
Ernerio T. Alboliras (Editor)
Ziyad M. Hijazi (Editor)
Cecilio (Leo) Lopez (Editor)
Donald J. Hagler (Editor)

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