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Cardiovascular Development and Congenital Malformations: Molecular & Genetic Mechanisms

ISBN: 978-0-470-98866-4

November 2007

Wiley-Blackwell

320 pages

Description
Congenital cardiovascular malformations are the single most common form of birth defect. Therefore a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in both normal cardiac development and the formation of cardiovascular structural defects is of tremendous importance.


This book brings together the leading scientists from around the world who are actively engaged in studies of the etiology, morphogenesis and physiology of congenital cardiovascular diseases. A broad variety of approaches, techniques, experimental models and studies of human genetics combine to make this a truly outstanding and unique treatise on this pressing topic.

Cardiovascular Development and Congenital Malformations is divided into distinct categories, each focusing on a particular aspect of cardiovascular development. Sections are accompanied by editorial overviews which integrate new findings and place the information into a broader context.

About the Author
Michael Artman, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Physiology & Neuroscience, and Director, Pediatric Cardiology at New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Features
Comprehensive text on the study and care of children with congenital cardiovascular malformations

  • Combines a variety of approaches, techniques, experimental models and studies of human genetics
  • Divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular aspect of cardiovascular development
  • Each section is accompanied by a brief editorial overview to help place the information into a broader context