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.
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| ISBN: | 9789350902677 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2013 |
| Author: | I B Vijayalakshmi, P Syamasundar Rao, Reema Chugh |
| Publisher: | Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers an imprint of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd. |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 1080 pages |
| Genres: |
Cardiovascular medicine |