IAP Speciality Series on Pediatric Cardiology
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 31. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
541 pages
978-93-5090-364-3 (ISBN)
Description
This second edition brings paediatricians and trainees fully up to date with the latest developments in the rapidly changing field of paediatric cardiology.
Beginning with clinical assessment and diagnostic tools such as chest X-Ray and ECG, the following chapters discuss different disorders and diseases encountered in children, from hypertension and arrhythmias, to rheumatic fever, myocardial disease and Kawasaki disease. The final section provides dosages for numerous drugs.
The new edition has been fully updated and includes more than 200 images, illustrations and tables to enhance learning. Each chapter includes an extensive reference section or suggested reading for further information.
Key points
New edition presenting latest developments in paediatric cardiology
Covers diagnostic tools, and numerous diseases and disorders
Final section presents detailed drug dosage information
Previous edition published in 2008
Beginning with clinical assessment and diagnostic tools such as chest X-Ray and ECG, the following chapters discuss different disorders and diseases encountered in children, from hypertension and arrhythmias, to rheumatic fever, myocardial disease and Kawasaki disease. The final section provides dosages for numerous drugs.
The new edition has been fully updated and includes more than 200 images, illustrations and tables to enhance learning. Each chapter includes an extensive reference section or suggested reading for further information.
Key points
New edition presenting latest developments in paediatric cardiology
Covers diagnostic tools, and numerous diseases and disorders
Final section presents detailed drug dosage information
Previous edition published in 2008
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
120 Abbildungen, 108 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder
108 Halftones, color; 120 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5090-364-3 (9789350903643)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
R Krishna Kumar MD DM FACC
Chief Paediatric Cardiologist, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Cochin, Kerala, India
Shakuntala S Prabhu MD DCH
Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics; Chief, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai, India
M Zulfikar Ahamed MD DM (Card)
Professor of Paediatric Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Chief Paediatric Cardiologist, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Cochin, Kerala, India
Shakuntala S Prabhu MD DCH
Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics; Chief, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai, India
M Zulfikar Ahamed MD DM (Card)
Professor of Paediatric Cardiology, Department of Paediatrics, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Content
Clinical Assessment of a Child with Heart Disease
X-ray Chest for Evaluation of Pediatric Heart Diseases
The ECG: A Practical Approach to the Pediatric Electrocardiogram
Imaging in Pediatric Cardiology
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations in Children
Heart Failure in Children
Systemic Hypertension in Children
Pulmonary Hypertension in Children
Syncope in the Young
Chest Pain in Childhood
Arrhythmias in Children
Congenital Heart Disease Introduction, Epidemiology and Classification
Left-to-Right Shunts
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Obstructive Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases
Miscellaneous Congenital Cardiac Conditions
Timing of Surgical or Catheter Intervention in Congenital Heart Disease
Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Diseases in Children
Myocardial Disease
Pericardial Disease
Infective Endocarditis in Children
Kawasaki Disease: Diagnosis and Management
Cardiac Manifestations in Systemic Illness
Fetal Cardiology
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Heart Disease in the Newborn
Cardiac Implications of Changing Lifestyle: Prevention of Adult Cardiovascular Disease
Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease
Catheter-based Interventions in Children
Surgery for Common Congenital Cardiac Defects
Pediatric Cardiac Postoperative Intensive Care
Follow-up of Children Following Cardiac Surgery and Percutaneous Interventions
Drug Dosages
X-ray Chest for Evaluation of Pediatric Heart Diseases
The ECG: A Practical Approach to the Pediatric Electrocardiogram
Imaging in Pediatric Cardiology
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations in Children
Heart Failure in Children
Systemic Hypertension in Children
Pulmonary Hypertension in Children
Syncope in the Young
Chest Pain in Childhood
Arrhythmias in Children
Congenital Heart Disease Introduction, Epidemiology and Classification
Left-to-Right Shunts
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Obstructive Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases
Miscellaneous Congenital Cardiac Conditions
Timing of Surgical or Catheter Intervention in Congenital Heart Disease
Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Diseases in Children
Myocardial Disease
Pericardial Disease
Infective Endocarditis in Children
Kawasaki Disease: Diagnosis and Management
Cardiac Manifestations in Systemic Illness
Fetal Cardiology
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Heart Disease in the Newborn
Cardiac Implications of Changing Lifestyle: Prevention of Adult Cardiovascular Disease
Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease
Catheter-based Interventions in Children
Surgery for Common Congenital Cardiac Defects
Pediatric Cardiac Postoperative Intensive Care
Follow-up of Children Following Cardiac Surgery and Percutaneous Interventions
Drug Dosages