Print Section Listen Infants and children with genetic syndromes frequently have associated cardiovascular abnormalities. It is important to recognize the cardiovascular anomalies associated with these genetic syndromes, as they account…
Print Section Listen Three important dysrhythmias in the pediatric population include: Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Long QT syndrome. Complete Heart Block. All three conditions will be covered sequentially in this chapter. Wolff-Parkinson-White…
Patient Story Print Section Listen A 20-day-old baby boy is brought into the emergency department by his parents who noticed that he was “blue.” On examination, he is alert and…
Patient Story Print Section Listen A 14-year-old girl with a history of mitral regurgitation that complicated rheumatic heart disease was brought in by her parents after two weeks of intermittent…
Patient Story Print Section Listen An 11-year-old girl was referred for evaluation of a heart murmur. She has right knee pain and swelling that was preceded by right ankle pain…
Patient Story Print Section Listen A 9-year-old boy from rural Asia was brought to the clinic by his parents for complaints of being tired and “blue.” Further history reveals that…
Patient Story Print Section Listen A 12-month-old previously healthy boy is seen in the office with a 3-day history of fever and ulcerative lesions on his lips and mouth. Over…
Print Section Listen The three most important and common types of acyanotic congenital heart disease are: Atrial septal defect. Ventricular septal defect. Patent ductus arteriosus. All three conditions are covered…
Patient Story Print Section Listen A 9-year-old boy presents to his pediatrician after suffering trauma to his face 45 minutes ago while jumping on a trampoline (Figure 37-1). The mother…
Patient Story Print Section Listen A 5-year-old girl is in her pediatrician’s office for her school physical and immunizations when her mother asks about her child’s complaint of mouth pain….
