Exhaustive in its scope, this book provides a comprehensive study of the natural and modified history of congenital heart disease. Focusing particularly on the discussion of fetal and post-natal outcomes, the contributors seek to place developments in historical perspective. Virtually all surgical and catheter-based strategies to enhance outcomes of all forms of congenitally malformed heart are analysed, covering the morphology and genetic basis of each particular abnormality, and issues that were germane to evolving different therapeutic strategies. Using data from the records of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, contributors highlight the complications of the various forms of therapies and identifies particular risk factors for mortality and morbidity.
About the Author
Robert M. Freedom is the editor of The Natural and Modified History of Congenital Heart Disease, published by Wiley.
Shi-joon Yoo is the editor of The Natural and Modified History of Congenital Heart Disease, published by Wiley.
Haverj Mikailian is the editor of The Natural and Modified History of Congenital Heart Disease, published by Wiley.
William G. Williams is the editor of The Natural and Modified History of Congenital Heart Disease, published by Wiley.
Features
Focuses on morphology, genetics, and outcomes of congenital heart disease, both natural and modified, from the fetus to the adult
Discusses outcomes by era, reviewing in detail, evolving strategies to enhance outcomes and provides Kaplan-Meier curves for survival and freedom from re-intervention for most forms of congenital heart disease. Discusses in depth risk factors for adverse outcomes
Exhaustive in scope of topics covered and bibliography.
