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About the Book: Parks Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners: 6th Edition
1) The most recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances in pediatric cardiology. Every topic and chapter has been revised and updated to reflect the latest medical and surgical treatments for all congenital and acquired heart diseases. New surgical approaches, including hybrid procedures, have been updated. A special focus has been placed on noninvasive imaging techniques, normative blood pressure standards, suggested approaches to pediatric hypertension, detection and management of lipid abnormalities as recommended by the Expert Panel, pediatric arrhythmias (including long QT syndrome), and much more.
2) Completely revised to include new coverage of surgical techniques in pediatric cardiology, application of interventional non-surgical techniques, blood pressure standards, and cardiac arrhythmias. All chapters updated to reflect current practice, with specific emphasis on some of the fastest moving areas of practice-pediatric cardiac surgery, interventional non-surgical techniques, and so forth.
3) All new line drawings Clear, consistent artwork makes for a more reader-friendly product
Parks Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners is the essential medical reference book for the ever-changing field of pediatric cardiology. Comprehensive in its content, it provides the practical guidance you need to diagnose and manage children with congenital and acquired heart disease. From history and physical examination through preventative treatment and the management of special problems, the fully revised 6th edition incorporates all of the latest concepts in cardiology, distilled in a way that is understandable to pediatricians, family practitioners, NPs, and PAs alike.
Key features
1) NEW! Updated information in all chapters includes new photos, line drawings, boxes, and tables.
2) NEW! The use of icons to show the clinical utility of special tests supplemented by evidence - based reliability and validity tables for tests and techniques on the Evolve site
3) Thorough, evidence-based review of orthopedic physical assessment provides the information and detail you need to understand and apply essential neuromuscular assessment methods.
4) 2,400 illustrations include full-color clinical photographs and drawings as well as radiographs, depicting key concepts along with assessment techniques and special tests.
5) The latest research and most current practices keep students up to date on accepted practices.
Contents:
Part I Basic Tools in Routine Evaluation of Cardiac Patients
Chapter 1 : History Taking
Gestational and Natal History
Postnatal History
Family History
Chapter 2: Physical Examination
Growth Pattern
Inspection
Palpation
Blood Pressure Measurement
Auscultation
Some Special Features of the Cardiac Examination of Neonates
Chapter 3: Electrocardiography
What Is the Vectorial Approach?
Comparison of Pediatric and Adult Electrocardiograms
Basic Measurements and Their Normal and Abnormal Values Necessary for Routine Interpretation of an Electrocardiogram
Ventricular Hypertrophy
Ventricular Conduction Disturbances
ST-Segment and T-Wave Changes
Chapter 4: Chest Roentgenography
Heart Size and Silhouette
Evaluation of Cardiac Chambers and Great Arteries
Pulmonary Vascular Markings
Systematic Approach
Chapter 5: Flow Diagrams
Part II Special Tools in Evaluation of Cardiac Patients
Chapter 6: Noninvasive Techniques
Echocardiography
Stress Testing
Long-Term ECG Recording
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Chapter 7: Invasive Procedures
Cardiac Catheterization and Angiocardiography
Catheter Intervention Procedures
Part III Pathophysiology
Chapter 8: Fetal and Perinatal Circulation
Fetal Circulation
Changes in Circulation after Birth
Premature Newborns
Chapter 9: Pathophysiology of Left-to-Right Shunt Lesions
Atrial Septal Defect
Ventricular Septal Defect
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Endocardial Cushion Defect
Chapter 10: Pathophysiology of Obstructive and Valvular Regurgitation Lesions
Obstruction to Ventricular Output
Stenosis of Atrioventr
About the Author: Park
By Myung K. Park, MD, FAAP, FACC, Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX ISBN - 9788131238967
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Pages : 698
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