Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Practical Guide

Michael A. Gatzoulis, Lorna Swan, Judith Therrien, George A. Pantely, "Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Practical Guide"
English | ISBN: 0727916688 | 2005 | PDF | 288 pages | 3,8 mb
Congenital heart disease with its worldwide incidence of 1% is the most
common inborn defect. Increasingly, patients are living into adulthood,
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 from other health
professionals.

This practical guide with its straightforward a,b,c approach is written for those professionals.

Special features of this book:

• Introduces the principles of congenital heart disease and 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 management issues
• Includes an extensive chapter on 'Pregnancy and Contraception' (by
Philip J. Steer), essential both for family planning and for managing
safely the pregnant woman with congenital heart disease
• Includes chapters on non-cardiac surgery and lifestyle issues such as work, insurability, travel and driving
• Provides invaluable information on dealing with common emergencies; what to do and what not to do


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