Perinatal Cardiology Part 2

Perinatal Cardiology is a comprehensive two-part reference for postgraduate medical students, residents, and professionals seeking expertise in fetal and neonatal cardiology. Authored by leading fetal cardiology experts, the book emphasizes the prenatal detection, diagnosis, and management of congenital heart defects (CHDs) using echocardiography and cardiac ultrasonography. It provides in-depth coverage of fetal cardiac development, anomalies, clinical management, and postnatal treatment, equipping readers to perform accurate risk assessments and understand the critical role of perinatal cardiologists.

Key Features

• Expert Contributions: Information presented by specialists in perinatal cardiology across 26 topic-based chapters.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Explores cardiac development, fetal cardiovascular hemodynamics, genetic and environmental factors, normal and abnormal cardiac function, perinatal management, delivery planning, and postnatal treatment.
• Practical Guidance: Offers ultrasound and echography parameters, guidelines for evaluating fetal heart anatomy, and diagnosing CHDs.
• CHD Classification: Introduces a new system for prenatal CHD risk stratification.
• Accessible Presentation: Clear, straightforward style suitable for all readers, with references for further study.
• Part 2 Focus: Details ventricular inflow anomalies, myocardial and pericardial diseases, cardiac tumors, extra-cardiac conditions, cardiac failure, labor management, fetal cardiac interventions, and postnatal surgery.
• Professional Development: Prepares readers to understand the role of the perinatal cardiologist and perform clinical risk assessments for fetal CHD.