The Essential Revision Guide to Paediatric Cardiology

Casans (pediatrics, James Cook U. Hospital, UK), Lal, and Griksaitis help pediatricians in training, general practitioners, emergency department staff, specialist nurses, general staff in cardiac centers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of children understand the essentials of pediatric cardiology. In addition to the main alphabetical guide to cardiac disorders and procedures (which contains information on anatomy, pathophysiology, investigations, clinical features, and management), they provide information on the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health examination structure; basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; examination of the cardiovascular system; interpretation of the pediatric electrocardiogram (ECG); investigations of suspected disorders; and common problems/diagnoses and presenting complaints. The appendix contains blood pressure centile tables, ECG reference ranges, and basic cardiac catheter data. Distributed in the US by Martin P. Hill Consulting. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)