Cases in Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Expert Consult: Online and Print

Cases in Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Expert Consult: Online and Print
Author: Michael A. Gatzoulis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2009-11-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443067120

Cases in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, by Michael Gatzoulis et al., is a new, one-of-a-kind cardiology reference designed to help you effectively manage challenging congenital conditions in adults through comprehensive visual guidance. Leading experts present 85 cases-ranging from the simple to the complex, supplemented by abundant images-which enable you to diagnose these cases from a real-life, clinical perspective. A companion website at expertconsult.com featuring full text and images and supplemented by a library of dynamic imaging clips allows you to access this unique resource in another convenient way. Features 85 cases encompassing a full range of congenital heart disease problems-from the simple to the complex-that provide a better understanding of these conditions from a real-life, clinical perspective. Presents examples of multiple imaging modalities (including chest radiography, echocardiography, CT, MR, and angiography) clearly depict the clinical manifestations of congenital defects and provide you with the best views available of these conditions. Includes a companion website at expertconsult.com featuring the full text fully searchable online and images and supplemented by a library of dynamic imaging clips allows you to access this unique resource in another convenient way. Offers guidance on the assessment of congenital heart disease during pregnancy equips you with essential knowledge in addressing the needs of this growing patient population.

Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease E-Book

Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease E-Book
Author: Michael A. Gatzoulis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 739
Release: 2017-02-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702069310

Designed to meet the needs of clinicians working with adults with congenital heart disease, Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease , by Drs. Michael A. Gatzoulis, Gary D. Webb, and Piers E. F. Daubeney, offers essential guidance on the anatomical issues, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options available to practitioners today. This latest edition features completely updated content, including new information for nurses and nurse practitioners who, now more than ever, are playing an important role in the care of adults with CHD. You'll also access four new chapters, illustrated congenital defects, coverage of long-term outcomes, and much more. - Drs. Gatzoulis, Webb, and Daubeney lead a team of experts ideally positioned to provide state-of-the-art global coverage of this increasingly important topic. - Each disease-oriented chapter is written to a highly structured template and provides key information on incidence, genetics, morphology, presentation, investigation and imaging, and treatment and intervention. - Congenital defects are illustrated with full-color line drawings and by the appropriate imaging modality (for example, EKG, x-ray, echocardiogram, MRI, CT, ). - Provides coverage of long-term outcomes, including the management of pregnant patients and patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. - Features the addition of four new chapters: A Historic Perspective; Quality of Life in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension; Psychosocial Issues in ACHD; Supportive and Palliative Care for End-Stage ACHD.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Author: Michael A. Gatzoulis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 140514453X

Congenital heart disease with its worldwide incidence of 1% is themost common inborn defect. Increasingly, patients are living intoadulthood, with ongoing congenital heart and other medical needs.Sadly, only a small minority have specialist follow-up. However,all patients see their family doctor and may also seek advice fromother health professionals. This practical guide with its straightforward a,b,c approach iswritten for those professionals. Special features of this book: • Introduces the principles of congenital heart diseaseand tells you whom and when to refer for specialist care • Discusses common congenital heart lesions in a practical,easy-to-follow way, with an emphasis on diagnosis and managementissues • Includes an extensive chapter on 'Pregnancy andContraception' (by Philip J. Steer), essential both for familyplanning and for managing safely the pregnant woman with congenitalheart disease • Includes chapters on non-cardiac surgery and lifestyleissues such as work, insurability, travel and driving • Provides invaluable information on dealing with commonemergencies; what to do and what not to do With a wealth of illustrations (including diagrams, EKGs, CXRs,Echos and cardiac MRIs) and with key point tables, this is anessential guide for all health care professionals managing patientswith adult congenital heart disease.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Author: Sara Thorne
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009-03-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199228183

This specialist handbook provides a succinct, bullet-pointed description of Adult Congenital Heart Disease providing easy reading and aiding reference. It appeals to all those who come across ACHD, and who need to know how to manage emergencies, and when to refer for specialist help.

Cardiovascular Disability

Cardiovascular Disability
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010-12-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 030915698X

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus immediately qualify for benefits. In this report, the IOM makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity to determine disability benefits more quickly and efficiently using the Listings.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics, E-Book

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics, E-Book
Author: Curt J Daniels
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-08-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323761216

This issue of Cardiology Clinics will cover Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Curated by Dr. Curt J. Daniels, this issue will explore topics in the field that are relevant for practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series editorial board: Jamil A. Aboulhosn, David M. Shavelle, Terrence D. Welch, and Audrey H. Wu. The volume will include articles on: ACHD Epidemiology and Work Force, Access and Delivery of ACHD Care, Atrial Septal Defect, Bicuspid Aortic Valve and ACHD Aortopathy, Coarctation of the Aorta, Ebstein Anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Single Ventricle and Fontan Physiology, ACHD Transcatheter Therapy, ACHD Electrophysiology ̧ ACHD Cardiothoracic Surgery, Psychosocial Aspects of ACHD, Congenital Heart Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension, ACHD Heart Failure, and Mechanical Support and Transplant.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author: Karen K Stout
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2016-01-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323413277

The full scope of adult congenital heart disease is examined in this issue of the Cardiology Clinics. Topics include Shunt Lesions, Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of Great Arteries, Fontan Repair of Single Ventricle Physiology, Arrhythmias in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension. It will also feature special articles on Pregnancy, Non-pharmacologic Treatment, Transition and Psychosocial Issues, and Quality Metrics.

Pediatric Cardiology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

Pediatric Cardiology, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America
Author: Ivy Dunbar
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323755879

Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Bonita Stanton, the Guest editors of this issue, from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, have secured expert authors to provide updated clinical review articles in the area of pediatric cardiology. Specific topics include: Evaluation of Cardiac Murmur and chest pain; Palpitations and Syncope; Update on Management of Kawasaki Disease; Rheumatic Heart Disease; Myocarditis/Pericarditis; Update on Infective Endocarditis; Update on Pediatric Heart Failure; Update on Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension; Update on Preventative Cardiology; Common Left to Right Shunt Lesions; Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome; Outcomes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (Neurocognitive Issues and Transition); Innovations in Pediatric Cardiology; The Next Frontier in Pediatric Cardiology: Artificial Intelligence. Readers will come away with the latest clinical coverage of diagnosis and treatment for pediatric cardiology issues.

Pregnancy and Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics, E-Book

Pregnancy and Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics, E-Book
Author: Melinda Davis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2020-12-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323809278

This issue of Cardiology Clinics, curated by Dr. Melinda Davis and Dr. Kathryn Lindley, will explore topics related to Pregnancy and Heart Disease. This issue is one of four selected each year by the series editorial board: Jamil A. Aboulhosn, David M. Shavelle, Terrence D. Welch, and Audrey H. Wu. Topics in this volume include, but are not limited to, Cardiovascular Contribution to Maternal Mortality, Risk stratification and The Pregnancy Heart Team, Cardiovascular Testing in Pregnant Women, Obstetric Considerations and Delivery Planning, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Aortopathies and Vascular Disease, Arrhythmias, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Ischemic Heart Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ̧ Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Valvular Heart Disease, Medication Safety during Pregnancy, and Delivering Coordinated Care from Preconception through Postpartum.

Heart Disease in Pregnancy

Heart Disease in Pregnancy
Author: Celia Oakley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470994940

The new edition of this practical guide draws on the clinical skills of a wide range of international experts to help you recognize and manage heart disease in pregnancy. Designed for on-the-spot use, this convenient and concise text helps you identify a cardiac problem, understand its pathophysiology, and respond appropriately. Under the careful editorial direction of Drs. Oakley and Warnes, the Second Edition introduces new contributors from North America and Europe as well as new chapters on: pulmonary hypertension rheumatic heart disease artificial heart valves Marfan syndrome auto-immune diseases hypertrophic cardiomyopathy rhythm disorders hypertension cardiac intervention The entire book is scrupulously updated to reflect the most current standards of care. The contributors – all recognized leaders in their respective fields – outline the pathway to diagnosis and appropriate management by a multi-disciplinary team. Although heart disease is the leading medical cause of maternal death, clinical trials in this population are few and the evidence base is small. The expert recommendations in Heart Disease in Pregnancy, Second Edition, are a welcome source of information for cardiologists, obstetricians, general practitioners, and all members of the patient care team.