Adolescent Cardiac Issues, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

This edition of Pediatric Clinics of North America: Pediatric Cardiology in Adolescents focuses on the most common cardiovascular concerns in patients aged 11–18 years, highlighting that the majority of referrals in this age group are not for congenital heart disease. While textbooks often emphasize rare and complex congenital lesions, real-world outpatient experience shows that issues such as heart murmurs, rhythm disturbances, chest pain, syncope, and dizziness are far more prevalent among adolescents. This resource aims to equip primary care providers and pediatric cardiologists with practical strategies for evaluating these commonly encountered problems.

Key Features:

• Focuses on cardiovascular issues most relevant to adolescents (ages 11–18), rather than solely on congenital heart disease.
• Summarizes real-world referral patterns and outpatient data to highlight common presentations.
• Covers heart murmurs, rhythm disturbances, chest pain, syncope, and dizziness in detail.
• Provides practical evaluation strategies for primary care professionals and pediatric cardiologists.
• Combines clinical insight with evidence-based recommendations for efficient assessment and management.
• Designed as a concise, clinically oriented reference for adolescent cardiovascular health.