Challenging Cases in Pediatric Cardiology [Paperback]

Name: Challenging Cases in Pediatric Cardiology [Paperback]
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: AD7FBE9F-6E8E-43FC-8CDD-5571C18AE160

Editor: W. Robert Morrow, MD, FAAP

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Description

This valuable reference features 35 cases to help primary care physicians in diagnosing and treating children with common and uncommon cardiac conditions. Cases are grouped by treating location: office, nursery, emergency department, and pediatric intensive care unit.

Following the case presentation, each chapter follows the steps of differential diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discussion. Valuable pearls of information are included, as well as “Practice Points," which is a quick refresher on the key issues presented in the case.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Refractory Supraventricular Tachycardia and Hypotension
Cyanosis Without a Murmur
An Enlarged Cardiac Silhouette on Chest Radiography
A Loud Murmur in a Neonate Without Symptoms
Small Heart With “White Out” on Chest Radiograph
Cardiac Arrest in an Adolescent
Recurrent Seizure and a Family History of Sudden Death
Wide QRS Tachycardia and Heart Failure
Wheezing and Recurrent Pneumonia
And more…

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ISBN-13: 978-1-58110-318-2
Product Code: MA0462
Publication Date: May 15, 2020
Format: Paperback
Pages: 285
Trim Size: 9 inches x 6 inches
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Availability: In Stock

About the Authors

Editor

W. Robert Morrow, MD, FAAP

W. Robert Morrow, MD, FAAP is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is a former President and Chief Clinical Officer at Children’s Health, Dallas, TX. He also served Chief Medical Officer and Cardiology Section Chief at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr Morrow served as Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery from 2010-2014 and is current co-chair of the section’s Policy and Advocacy Work Group. As Chair of the Section, Dr Morrow spearheaded the publication of many guidelines and policy statements including screening for complex cyanotic congenital heart disease, medical devices in children, and sudden cardiac death in children. He is also a former cardiology section editor for AAP Grand Rounds. Dr Morrow has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 16 book chapters, and is a past associate editor for the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and Congenital Heart Disease.