Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Despite approximately 50 years of progress in the management of com­ plex congenital heart disease, hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) has been one of the last cardiac malformations to yield to effective surgical treat­ ment. The surgical therapies for hypoplastic left heart syndrome have evolve...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rychik, Jack (Editor), Wernovsky, Gil (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
Series:Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Epidemiology and Genetics
  • 2 Fetal Development and Prenatal Evaluation
  • 3 Delivery and Obstetrical Issues
  • 4 Echocardiographic Imaging
  • 5 Pre-Operative Management
  • 6 Stage I Reconstruction
  • 7 Stage I Postoperative Management
  • 8 The Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt
  • 9 The Fontan Operation and Modifications
  • 10 Anesthetic Management for HLHS
  • 11 Cardiac Catheterization
  • 12 Nursing Care
  • 13 Infant Heart Transplantation
  • 14 Neurological Issues
  • 15 Feeding Issues and Somatic Growth
  • 16 Cardiac Structure and Function
  • 17 Arrhythmias After Surgery
  • 18 Exercise Physiology and Capacity
  • 19 Complications After the Fontan
  • 20 Decision Analysis Strategies
  • 21 What the Pediatrician Needs to Know
  • 22 The Personal Perspective
  • 23 Financial Implications
  • Epilogue