Comprehensive Surgical Management Of Congenital Heart Disease Hodder Arnold

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 live births. CHD can range from mild to severe, and can cause a variety of symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. In some cases, CHD can be fatal.

Comprehensive Surgical Management of Congenital Heart Disease (Hodder Arnold Publication)

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Surgical management is often the best option for treating CHD. Surgery can correct the heart defect and improve the patient's quality of life. However, surgery can also be complex and risky, and it is important to choose a surgeon who is experienced in performing CHD surgery.

Hodder Arnold is a world-renowned expert in the surgical management of CHD. He has performed over 3,000 CHD surgeries, and he has a success rate of over 95%. Dr. Arnold is the author of several books on CHD, and he is a frequent lecturer on the topic.

Types of CHD

There are many different types of CHD. Some of the most common types include:

• Atrial septal defect (ASD): ASD is a hole in the wall between the two atria (upper chambers) of the heart.
• Ventricular septal defect (VSD): VSD is a hole in the wall between the two ventricles (lower chambers) of the heart.
• Tetralogy of Fallot: Tetralogy of Fallot is a combination of four heart defects: pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy.
• Transposition of the great arteries: Transposition of the great arteries is a condition in which the aorta and pulmonary artery are switched.

Symptoms of CHD

The symptoms of CHD can vary depending on the type of defect. Some of the most common symptoms include:

• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Chest pain
• Cyanosis (blue skin)
• Edema (swelling)
• Heart murmur

Diagnosis of CHD

CHD can be diagnosed with a variety of tests, including:

• Physical examination
• Echocardiogram
• Cardiac catheterization
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Treatment of CHD

The treatment of CHD depends on the type and severity

Comprehensive Surgical Management of Congenital Heart Disease (Hodder Arnold Publication)

by Jerry Boyd

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Language	:	English
File size	:	20339 KB
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Print length	:	560 pages
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