The Natural and Modified History of Congenital Heart Disease

Freedom, 2003

Overview

This book offers an exhaustive examination of congenital heart disease, tracing its natural progression and the impact of medical interventions from fetal development through adulthood. It delves into the historical evolution of surgical and catheter-based treatments aimed at improving patient outcomes. The work analyzes these outcomes across different eras, highlighting factors that influenced therapeutic strategies and identifying complications and specific risk factors for mortality and morbidity.

Who it's for

• Medical professionals specializing in cardiology and pediatric care.
• Researchers studying the historical development of cardiac interventions.
• Students of medicine focusing on congenital heart abnormalities.

Key features

• Focuses on morphology, genetics, and outcomes of congenital heart disease.
• Discusses outcomes by era, detailing evolving treatment strategies.
• Provides survival and re-intervention curves with risk factor analysis.
• Extensive scope with a comprehensive bibliography.
• Hardback binding, 904 pages.
• Published by Wiley in 2003.