* A unique and straightforward explanation of complex pathophysiology of cardiac malformations
* Addresses the important and growing concern of diagnosing heart disease and cardiac problems in pediatric care
* Provides the skills necessary for today's managed care environment in using the history, physical examination, ECG, and chest X-ray to uncover possible problems and eliminate areas of false concern
* Topics covered include preventive cardiology and health promotion, heart disease in the neonate and in special populations, congenital cardiac malformation, acquired cardiac conditions, and congestive heart failure