What is the life expectancy of an adult with untreated congenital heart disease?
It is very variable as congenital heart disease broad spectrum. There are very mild, such as bicuspid aortic valve without obstruction or leak that has a period of nearly normal life. The same is true of small atrial septal defects, small ventricular septal defect and small patent ductus arteriosus. At the other end of the spectrum is complex congenital heart disease with limited survival within hours or days. Most adults with untreated congenital heart disease have relatively milder forms, only by the fact that they survived to adulthood. But a person who one could be a severe form. It is not wise to judge only by the common title of "untreated congenital heart disease." Survival depends on the specific disorder, which has to be thoroughly assessed by the doctor and discussed.
Golden Heart Affair 50th Anniversary (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
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Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 4e $70.00 The fourth edition of Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography presents an accessible primer on this complex topic from Dr. Catherine Otto, one of the foremost teachers and writers in the field. You'll find straightforward explanations of the basics of ultrasound physics, image acquisition, and all the major techniques and major disease categories, as well as the latest on advanced echo techniques-su... |
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Echocardiography Board Review: 400 Multiple Choice Questions With Discussion $41.00 Obtaining an echocardiogram is a complex procedure with a need for constant enhancement and improvement of skills in the area for both ultrasound technician and physician. Owing to the increasing complexity of the echocardiogram and its interpretation, upon which patient care heavily relies, various professional bodies have been introducing competency exams.This unique book has been designed to a... |
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Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease: From Fetus to Adult $255.24 Product DescriptionFinally, a resource that takes full advantage of modern technology. In a major advance for pediatric cardiology, this text/DVD set covers ultrasound physics; laboratory set-up; a protocol for a standard pediatric echocardiogram; quantitative methods of echocardiographic evaluation, including assessment of diastolic function; in-depth coverage of congenital cardiovascular malform... |
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Cardiac Arrythmias After Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease $91.21 This is the first book to deal exclusively with the problem of arrhythmia in patients with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and provide state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and management. Written mainly by a panel of pediatric cardiologists and electrophysiologists, who also take care of adults with CHD, it bridges the gap between the management of pediatric and adult arrhythmias. The book opens with a general discussion of CHD and the cardiac electrical system before moving on to cover the pathogenesis of CHD and the mechanisms that underlie individual arrhythmias. Section Two deals with commonly encountered CHD sub-populations and the arrhythmias specific to these patients. The third section of the book deals with therapy, outlining all the various options available for management of these patients. |
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Congenital Heart Disease in Adults $146.14 Dr. Perloff, the founding father of the field of adult congenital heart disease, presents a decade''s worth of research and clinical data in the completely redefined 3rd edition to bring you the most current information. With advances in diagnosis and treatment in children, more and more of those with CHD survive well into adulthood. Expert contributors in various fields offer a multi-disciplinary, multi-system approach to treatment so you get comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the subspecialty, including basic unoperated malformations, medical and surgical perspectives, postoperative residue, and sequelae. As someone who treats these patients, you need to be ready to provide the continual care they require. |
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Congenital Heart Disease in Adults $87.96 This highly illustrated, well-written and beautifully produced text is aimed at cardiologists and internal medical doctors, whether qualified or in-training, who are not specialized in the field of congenital heart disease, who will, nevertheless, meet these patients more and more often in their daily practice. The complicated subject of congenital heart disease is written in a very simple, easy and comprehensive way. Congenital Heart Disease in Adults provides a brief overview of the morphology, physiology, diagnostic methods, therapy and prognosis of the most common congenital heart disease in adulthood.Written by international leaders in the field of adult congenital heart disease, this superb guide provides practical, beneficial consultation for every situation |
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Heart Failure in Children $94 Growing numbers of children with heart failure are reaching adulthood because of successful medical and surgical treatments and improved outcomes of congenital heart surgery. A greater understanding of the causes of heart failure in childhood may help cardiologists to develop therapeutic strategies for these children when they become adults. Also, given the recent explosion of research in cardiogenetics, it''s possible that discoveries in the field of pediatric cardiovascular disease may also benefit adults with heart failure. For these reasons, heart failure specialists need to be updated about pediatric heart failure. |