This special issue provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of pediatric cardiology, curated by guest editors from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and supported by expert authors. It is designed to give clinicians, trainees, and allied health professionals a concise yet thorough update on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common and complex pediatric cardiac conditions. Covering both traditional topics and emerging innovations, this issue bridges clinical practice with the latest research and technological advances.
Key Features
- Expert review articles on a wide range of pediatric cardiology topics, including murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, syncope, and Kawasaki disease.
- Updates on management of pediatric heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, pericarditis, and infective endocarditis.
- Coverage of congenital heart conditions such as left-to-right shunt lesions and hypoplastic left heart syndrome, with outcomes in adult congenital heart disease.
- Insights into preventative cardiology and neurocognitive considerations during transition to adult care.
- Exploration of innovations and emerging trends, including the role of artificial intelligence in pediatric cardiology.
- Combines clinical relevance with evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making in practice.
