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Paediatric Cardiology (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Cardiology)

Handbooks: Paediatric Cardiology is an Oxford Specialist Handbook covering assessment and care of young patients with heart conditions. Its compact clinical-reference approach includes quick lesion refreshers alongside investigations, treatment, emergencies and subspecialty topics.

At a glance

Covers congenital and acquired paediatric heart conditions.
The listing describes concise, two-page refreshers on heart lesions.
Topics include heart surgery, diagnostic frameworks, investigations, drug therapy and emergencies.
Also addresses interventional and fetal cardiology, psychology and palliative care.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad scope spans common lesions, investigations, treatment and paediatric cardiology subspecialties.
Quick lesion refreshers are intended to support clinicians seeking concise reference material.
Small listed dimensions and weight may suit carrying between clinical settings.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Publication date	August 2, 2024
Language	English
Print length	336 pages
ISBN-10	019886390X
ISBN-13	978-0198863908

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions	4.02 x 0.43 x 7.13 inches
Weight listed	6.2 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing positions this as a clinical reference for junior doctors and a reference for more senior trainees and consultants. It is not described as a substitute for clinical judgment or local guidance.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Junior doctors beginning a paediatric cardiology rotation
Paediatricians, neonatologists and other clinicians who encounter children's heart conditions
Trainees and consultants seeking a compact paediatric cardiology reference

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general-audience introduction to heart health
Buyers who need a dedicated reference on only one cardiac subspecialty

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Frequently asked questions

What topics does this handbook cover?

The listing describes coverage of heart lesions, common heart surgeries, diagnostic frameworks, major investigations, drug therapy and emergencies. It also mentions interventional and fetal cardiology, psychology and palliative care.

Who is this book aimed at?

The description emphasizes junior doctors starting a paediatric cardiology rotation, while also presenting it as a reference for senior trainees and consultants.

Is this a quick-reference format?

The listing says it includes two-page refreshers for clinicians on heart lesions. It does not specify the format of every chapter.