Cardiac Channelopathies, Syncope, and Sudden Death David J. Tester Michael J. Ackerman In the United States, an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 individuals die suddenly each year with the vast majority…
Fetal and Perinatal Cardiology Shaine A. Morris Shiraz A. Maskatia Carolyn A. Altman Nancy A. Ayres Introduction The diagnosis of heart disease in utero has significantly evolved over the last…
Cardiac Anatomy and Examination of Cardiac Specimens Joseph J. Maleszewski William D. Edwards A fundamental understanding of cardiac anatomy forms the cornerstone of diagnostic pediatric cardiology and is a prerequisite…
Exercise Testing Paolo T. Pianosi David J. Driscoll Accurate and reproducible measurement of work performance or exercise capacity can provide a wealth of information: (i) means to estimate disease severity;…
Classification and Terminology of Cardiovascular Anomalies Joseph J. Maleszewski William D. Edwards Perspectives on Nomenclature Through 5,000 years of recorded human history, only during the past 60 have treatments become…
Exercise Screening and Sports Participation Julie A. Brothers Paul Stephens Jr. Stephen M. Paridon Over the last 30 years, there has been a significant increase in the rates of overweight…
History and Physical Examination Steven C. Cassidy Hugh D. Allen John R. Phillips Audios provided by Dr. William Buck Kyle Despite the availability of advanced imaging technologies, a thorough history…
Cardiovascular Physiology Daniel J. Penny Ronald A. Bronicki Introduction The concepts which underlie our understanding of cardiovascular physiology have evolved significantly in recent years. This chapter aims to summarize some…
Development of Myocardial Structure and Function Pamela A. Lucchesi Aaron J. Trask Rachel C. Childers Richard L. Goodwin Introduction The structure and function of the myocardium undergoes dramatic changes during…
Genetic Aspects of Congenital Heart Defects Elizabeth Goldmuntz Melissa L. Crenshaw Since the original publication of this chapter, the medical and surgical management of children born with congenital heart defects…
