Written and designed especially for use by the practitioner in general practice, "Essential Pediatric Cardiology" is a concise and practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disorders in the neonate, child, and adolescent. An effective combination of concise text and useful summary features allows you to quickly assess and interpret presenting signs and symptoms, and formulate an effective plan for management. A wealth of sample cardiac test results and tips on normal and abnormal findings help to further hone your diagnostic skills.This book provides a concise, yet thorough review for the non-specialist. Standardized, disease-specific chapters guide you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management. Summaries, lists, tables, and charts effectively summarize information for ease of reference. It includes a handy drug formulary for common prescriptions. It provides helpful advice on indications for consultation or referral. It includes sample interpreted test results such as EKGs and provides guidance on their interpretation. It utilizes up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations. It reviews common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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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
