Congenital Heart Disease: A Clinical, Pathological, Embryological, and Segmental Analysis is an authoritative reference authored by Dr. Richard Van Praagh, the originator of the segmental classification system for congenital heart disease (CHD). This book provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding CHD, integrating clinical presentation, pathologic anatomy, embryology, and advanced imaging. The Van Praagh system facilitates precise communication among cardiologists, radiologists, surgeons, and pediatricians, supporting accurate diagnosis, characterization, and management of even the most complex congenital heart anomalies.
Key Features
- Complete coverage of the Van Praagh segmental classification system, including visceroatrial situs, ventricular looping, and great vessel relationships
- Combines clinical, pathological, and embryological perspectives on congenital heart disease
- Demonstrates how segmental analysis informs interpretation of CT, MR, ultrasonography, and fetal cardiac imaging
- Explains the pathologic anatomy essential for accurate diagnosis and surgical or interventional management
- Over 550 high-quality images illustrating cardiac malformations and anatomical variations
- Highlights multidisciplinary collaboration among cardiologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and pediatricians
- Authored by a world-renowned authority, providing expert insight into CHD diagnosis and management
- Enhanced eBook version included, offering access to all text, figures, and references across multiple devices
