Perinatal Cardiology Part 1

Perinatal Cardiology is an essential reference for medical students, residents, and professionals seeking a deep understanding of fetal and neonatal heart health. Written by experts in perinatal cardiology, the book focuses on the prenatal detection, diagnosis, and management of congenital heart defects (CHDs). Covering both structural and functional abnormalities, it integrates fetal evaluation tools such as echocardiography and cardiac ultrasonography with guidance on perinatal management, delivery planning, and postnatal treatment.

Key Features

• Expert-Led Content: Written by leading perinatal cardiology specialists across 26 topic-based chapters.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes fetal cardiac development, cardiovascular hemodynamics, genetic and environmental factors, and CHD classification.
• Clinical Guidance: Provides practical recommendations for perinatal ultrasound, echography parameters, and surgical procedures in neonates.
• Detailed Insights: Covers normal cardiac function and abnormalities to give a complete understanding of CHD.
• Risk Stratification: Introduces a new system for classifying prenatal CHDs based on risk levels of care.
• Accessible Style: Straightforward presentation suitable for postgraduate students and practitioners.
• Part 1 Focus: Basics of perinatal cardiology, including physiology, placental function, malpositions, and congenital heart defects such as septal defects, left/right-sided anomalies, conotruncal anomalies, and aortic arch anomalies.
• Professional Development: Equips readers to understand the role of the perinatal cardiologist and perform accurate fetal CHD risk assessments.