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Adult Congenital Heart Disease : A Practical Guide by Michael A. Gatzoulis; Lorna Swan; Judith Therrien; George A. Pantely is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Adult Congenital Heart Disease : A Practical Guide about?

Congenital heart disease with its worldwide incidence of 1 per cent 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 With a wealth of illustrations (including diagrams, EKGs,

Who reads Adult Congenital Heart Disease : A Practical Guide?

Author

Michael A. Gatzoulis; Lorna Swan; Judith Therrien; George A. Pantely

Publisher

BMJ Books

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781280196980

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Medical, Nursing, Medicine