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Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease E-Book

Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease E-Book

Michael A. Gatzoulis | Gary D. Webb | Piers E. F. Daubeney

(2010)

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Abstract

Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, by Drs. Gatzoulis, Webb, and Daubeney, is a practical, one-stop resource designed to help you manage the unique challenges of treating long-term adult survivors of congenital heart disease. Authored by internationally known leaders in the field, this edition is the first that truly integrates anatomy and imaging technology into clinical practice, and includes new chapters on cardiac CT for ACHD assessment, critical and perioperative care, anesthesia for ACHD surgery, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and transition of care. Congenital defects are presented with high-quality illustrations and appropriate imaging modalities.

  • Find all the information you need in one user-friendly resource that integrates anatomy, clinical signs, and therapeutic options.
  • Confidently make decisions aided by specific recommendations about the benefits and risks of surgeries, catheter interventions, and drug therapy for difficult clinical problems.
  • Recognize and diagnose morphologic disorders with the help of detailed, full-color diagrams.

Quickly find what you need thanks to easily accessible, consistently organized chapters and key annotated references.

  • Keep pace with the latest advancements including five new chapters on cardiac CT for ACHD assessment, critical and perioperative care, anaesthesia for ACHD surgery, cardiac resynchronisation therapy, and transition of care
  • Comply with the latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) practice guidelines - integrated throughout the book - for cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronisation therapy
  • See imaging findings as they appear in practice and discern subtle nuances thanks to new, high-quality images and illustrations

Integrates anatomy, clinical signs and therapeutic options of congenital heart disease both in print and online!

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease iii
Copyright Page iv
Dedication Page v
Contributors vii
Foreword xiii
Preface xv
Contents xvii
Part I: General Principles 1
Chapter 1: Adults with Congenital Heart Disease:A Growing Population 2
Introduction 2
Organization of Care 2
Manpower, Training, and Research 3
Transfer of Care 4
Conclusion 4
References 4
Chapter 2: Cardiac Morphology and Nomenclature 5
Sequential Segmental Analysis: General Philosophy 5
Morphology of the Cardiac Chambers 5
Arrangement of Atrial Chambers 8
Determination of Ventricular Morphology and Topology 9
Analysis of the Atrioventricular Junction 9
Determination of Morphology of the Great Arteries 11
Analysis of the Ventriculoarterial Junction 12
Associated Malformations 12
Location of the Heart 12
Conclusion 12
References 13
Chapter 3: Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Genetic Perspective 14
What Is Congenital Heart Disease? 14
Genetic Evidence for Congenital Heart Disease 14
From Phenotype to Genotype 14
Clinical Utility of Genetic Testing 15
Current State of Genetic Technology 17
References 18
Chapter 4: Clinical Assessment 19
The History 19
The Physical Examination 20
Conclusion 27
References 27
Chapter 5: Echocardiography 28
Introduction 28
Using Segmental Analysis to Describe Abnormal Cardiovascular Connections 28
Echocardiography in Specific Diagnostic Groups 28
Special Topics in Adult Congenital Imaging 41
Conclusion 43
References 43
Chapter 6: Heart Failure, Exercise Intolerance,and Physical Training 44
Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease 44
Systemic Manifestations of the Heart Failure Syndrome in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 48
Treatment 48
References 51
Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging 52
Introduction 52
Safety 52
General Considerations 52
Image Display and Analysis 53
Techniques 54
Applications of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Specific Diseases 55
Conclusion 57
References 58
Chapter 8: Cardiac Computed Tomography 59
Introduction 59
Technical Considerations 59
Cardiac Computed Tomography in Clinical Practice 60
Conclusion 67
References 67
Chapter 9: Cardiac Catheterization in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 68
Introduction 68
Planning the Procedure 68
What Can Go Wrong 69
Equipment for Interventional Cardiac Catheterization 69
Flows and Shunts 72
Coronary Angiography 73
Chamber Angiography 74
Specific Lesions 75
Changing Indications for Cardiac Catheterization in ACHD 81
Conclusion 84
References 84
Chapter 10: Late Repair and Reoperations in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease 86
Introduction 86
Special Considerations 86
Management of Arrhythmias Associated with Right-Sided Lesions Requiring Surgical Intervention 87
Conclusion 90
References 90
Chapter 11: Venous Shunts and the Fontan Circulation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 91
Introduction 91
Historical Aspects of Venous Shunts 91
Pathophysiologic Aspects of Venous Shunts 91
Fontan Circulation Complications 93
Therapeutic Options 94
Results of Fontan Conversion, Arrhythmia Surgery, and Repair of Associated Lesions 96
Conclusion 100
References 102
Chapter 12: Late Complications Following the Fontan Operation 104
Introduction 104
Clinical Evaluation 104
History and Long-Term Sequelae 106
Conclusion 109
References 109
Chapter 13: Heart and Lung Transplantation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 110
Introduction 110
Indications 110
Types of Heart Disease Requiring Transplantation 110
Timing of Transplantation 110
Pre-transplantation Evaluation 110
Surgical Considerations 111
Outcomes 112
Conclusion 114
References 114
Chapter 14: Noncardiac Surgery in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 115
Introduction 115
Assessment of Risk 115
Perioperative Management 116
Postoperative Management 119
References 120
Chapter 15: Critical Care 121
Introduction 121
Cardiac Anatomy 121
Vascular Access 121
Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis 121
Feeding 122
Coagulation Defects and Anticoagulation 122
Management of Oxygen Delivery 122
Conclusion 124
References 124
Chapter 16: Arrhythmias in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease 126
Introduction 126
Bradycardia 126
Atrial Tachycardias 127
Accessory Atrioventricular Pathways 128
Ventricular Tachycardia 129
Conclusion 131
References 131
Chapter 17: Invasive Electrophysiology and Pacing 132
Introduction 132
Atrial Arrhythmias 132
Ventricular Arrhythmias 135
Devices in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 135
Conclusion 137
References 137
Chapter 18: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 138
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Adults Without CHD 138
First Investigations of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Congenital Heart Disease—Early Postoperative Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease 138
Defining Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease 138
Heart Failure: Subpulmonary Right Ventricle 139
Heart Failure: Systemic Right Ventricle 142
Heart Failure: Systemic Left Ventricle 144
Heart Failure: Single-Ventricle Physiology 144
Conclusion 145
References 145
Chapter 19: Infective Endocarditis 147
Introduction 147
Incidence and Patients at Risk 147
Effect of Surgical Repair 147
Antecedent Events 147
Clinical Manifestations 148
Investigation 149
Diagnosis 151
Management 152
Prognosis 152
Prophylaxis 152
References 153
Chapter 20: Transition of the Young Adult with Complex Congenital Heart Disease from Pediatric to Adult Care 154
Important Aspects of the Transition Process 154
Key Elements of an Ideal Transition Program 154
Case 20-1 155
Congenital Heart Disease Curriculum 155
Case 20-2 156
Policy on the Timing of Transfer from Pediatric Care 156
Types of Services Needed in the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Environment 156
Steps to an Orderly Transfer Process 157
How to Design a Transition Process 157
References 157
Chapter 21: Pregnancy and Contraception 158
Introduction 158
Hemodynamic Changes During Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum 158
Cardiac Examination During Pregnancy 158
Pregnancy Counseling for Patients with Cardiac Disease 158
Prognosis of Heart Disease in Pregnancy 158
Cardiac Contraindications to Pregnancy 158
Management of the Pregnant Patient with Cardiac Disease 159
Conclusion 164
References 164
Chapter 22: Obstetric Analgesia and Anesthesia 165
Introduction 165
Physiologic Effects of Pregnancy 165
Analgesia for Labor 165
Anesthesia for Cesarean Section and Other Procedures in Pregnant Patients with Congenital Heart Disease 165
Specific Considerations for Certain Conditions 167
What Anesthetists Want to Know from Cardiologists 167
Conclusion 167
References 167
Chapter 23: Anesthesia in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Including Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery 168
Introduction 168
General Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery 168
Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery 170
References 170
Chapter 24: Insurability of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease 171
Introduction 171
Expression of Mortality 171
Gender Difference in Mortality 171
Smoking/Nonsmoking Differences 171
Mortality and the Underwriting Process 171
Age and Mortality Ratios 172
How You Can Help Your Patient Obtain Insurance Coverage 175
Conclusion 175
References 176
Chapter 25: Atrial Septal Defect 180
Definition and Morphology 180
Genetics and Epidemiology 180
Early Presentation and Management 180
Late Outcome 181
Outpatient Assessment 182
Late Management Options 184
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 186
Pregnancy 186
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 186
References 187
Part II: Septal Defects 179
Chapter 26: Ventricular Septal Defect 188
Definition and Morphology 188
Associated Abnormalities 188
Prevalence and Genetic Factors 188
Pathophysiology 188
Early Clinical Presentation 189
Management in Childhood 190
Late Outcome and Complications 191
Outpatient Assessment 192
Management 194
Pregnancy 195
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 195
References 195
Chapter 27: Atrioventricular Septal Defect: Complete and Partial (Ostium Primum Atrial Septal Defect) 196
Definition and Morphology 196
Genetics and Epidemiology 197
Early Presentation 197
Early Management of Atrioventricular Septal Defect 200
Late Outcome 200
Outpatient Assessment of the Adult with Atrioventricular Septal Defect 200
Late Management Options 201
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 201
Pregnancy 202
Level of Follow-up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 202
References 203
Part III: Diseases of the Mitral Valve 205
Chapter 28: Cor Triatriatum and Mitral Stenosis 206
Introduction 206
Cor Triatriatum 206
Definition and Morphology 206
Associated Defects 206
Embryology 206
Anatomy 206
Early Presentation 206
Late Presentation 206
Diagnosis 207
Management 208
Late Outcome 208
Pregnancy 209
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 209
Mitral stenosis 209
Definition and Epidemiology 209
Anatomy 209
Associated Defects 209
Early Presentation 209
Adult Presentation 209
Investigations 210
Management 210
Pregnancy 210
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 210
References 210
Chapter 29: Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Regurgitation 212
Introduction 212
Anatomy of the Mitral Valve 212
Definition, Etiology, and Pathology 212
Prevalence 212
Early Presentation 212
Early Management 214
Late Outcome 214
Late Management Options 215
Pregnancy 215
Exercise and Mitral Valve Prolapse 215
Conclusion 215
References 215
Chapter 30: Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections and the Scimitar Syndrome 216
Introduction 216
Definition and morphology 216
Scimitar Syndrome 216
Genetics and Epidemiology 216
Early Presentation and Management 218
Late Outcome 218
Outpatient Assessment 219
Late Management Options 221
Pregnancy 221
Endocarditis Prophylaxis, Exercise, and Noncardiac Surgery 221
Acknowledgments 221
References 221
Part IV: Diseases of the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract 223
Chapter 31: Valvular Aortic Stenosis 224
Introduction 224
Definition, Morphology, and Epidemiology 224
Associated Lesions 224
Genetics and Molecular Biology 224
Pathophysiology and Clinical Course (Without Intervention) 225
Physical Examination 226
Investigations 226
Management 228
Outcomes and Follow-Up 234
References 235
Chapter 32: Subvalvular and Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis 236
Subvalvular aortic stenosis 236
Late Outcomes and Complications 238
Level of Follow-Up 238
Supravalvular aortic stenosis 238
Pregnancy in subvalvular and supravalvular aortic stenosis 241
References 241
Chapter 33: Aortic Regurgitation 243
Introduction 243
Morphology 243
Pathophysiology 243
Natural History 244
Genetics and Epidemiology 244
Early Presentation and Management 244
Late Outcome 246
Pregnancy 248
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 248
References 248
Chapter 34: Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms 250
Introduction 250
Morphology 250
Associated Defects 250
Epidemiology 250
Investigations 250
Presentation 251
Management 252
Outpatient Assessment 252
Arrhythmia and Sudden Death 252
Pregnancy 252
Level of Follow-Up and Endocarditis Prophylaxis 253
References 253
Part V: Diseases of the Aorta 255
Chapter 35: Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Aortopulmonary Window 256
Patent Ductus Arteriosus 256
Late Management Options 257
Catheter Intervention and Surgical Outcomes 258
Pregnancy 258
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 258
Aortopulmonary window 258
References 260
Chapter 36: Aortic Coarctation and Interrupted Aortic Arch 261
Coarctation of the Aorta 261
Late Outcome 263
Outpatient Assessment 265
Late Management Options 267
Pregnancy 268
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 268
Interrupted Aortic Arch 268
Late Outcome 269
Outpatient Assessment 269
Late Management Options 269
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 269
References 270
Chapter 37: Truncus Arteriosus 271
Definition and Morphology 271
Early Presentation\nand Management 272
Surgical History 273
Late Outcome 274
Outpatient Assessment 274
Pregnancy 275
Endocarditis Prophylaxis and Exercise 276
References 276
Chapter 38: Vascular Rings, Pulmonary Slings, and Other Vascular Abnormalities 277
Introduction 277
Normal Embryogenesis 277
Classification and Morphology of Individual Lesions 277
Genetics and Epidemiology 281
Clinical Manifestations 281
Investigations 282
Management 283
Late Outcome 284
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 284
Pregnancy 284
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 284
References 285
Part VI: Diseases of the Tricuspid Valve 287
Chapter 39: Ebstein Anomaly 288
Definition and Morphology 288
Genetics and Epidemiology 288
Early Presentation and Management 288
Late Outcome 288
Late Complications 288
Outpatient Assessment 288
Late Management 289
Atrial Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death 293
Pregnancy 293
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 293
References 293
Chapter 40: Tricuspid Stenosis and Regurgitation 295
Definitions and Morphology 295
Genetics and Epidemiology 295
Early Presentation and Management 295
Late Outcome 296
Outpatient Assessment 297
Late Management Options 299
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 300
Pregnancy, Exercise, and Endocarditis Prophylaxis 300
References 301
Part VII: Diseases of the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract 303
Chapter 41: Pulmonary Stenosis 304
Definition and Morphology 304
Early Presentation and Management 304
Late Outcome 304
Late Complications 304
Outpatient Assessment 304
Late Management Options 306
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 307
Pregnancy 307
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 307
References 307
Chapter 42: Double-Chambered Right Ventricle 308
Definition and Morphology 308
Genetics and Epidemiology 308
Early Presentation and Management 308
Late Outcomes 310
Outpatient Assessment 310
Late Management Options 311
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 312
Pregnancy 312
Level of Follow-Up 313
Endocarditis Prophylaxis 313
Exercise 313
References 313
Part VIII: Cyanotic Conditions 315
Chapter 43: Tetralogy of Fallot 316
Definition and Morphology 316
Genetics and Epidemiology 316
Early Presentation and Management 317
Late Outcomes 318
Outpatient Assessment 318
Late Management Options 323
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 324
Pregnancy 326
Level of Follow-Up 326
Endocarditis Prophylaxis 327
Exercise 327
Future Therapies 327
References 327
Chapter 44: Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect 328
Introduction 328
Anatomy 328
Genetics and Epidemiology 328
Early Presentation 328
Management 330
Long-Term Outcome 331
Outpatient Assessment 332
Long-Term Management 333
Pregnancy 334
Exercise and Endocarditis Prophylaxis 335
References 335
Chapter 45: Absent Pulmonary Valve Syndrome 336
Definition and Morpholog 336
Epidemiology and Genetics 336
Tetralogy of Fallot and Absent Pulmonary Valve 336
Absent Pulmonary Valve In Isolation 337
References 338
Chapter 46: Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum 339
Definition and Morphology 339
Genetics and Epidemiology 339
Fetal Presentation 339
Early Presentation and Management 339
Late Outcome 342
Outpatient Assessment 343
Late Management Options 344
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 345
Pregnancy 346
Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 346
References 346
Chapter 47: Transposition of the Great Arteries 347
Definition and Morphology 347
Associated Defects 347
Genetics and Epidemiology 347
Early Presentation and Management 348
Late Outcome 350
Outpatient Assessment 354
Late Management Options 355
Pregnancy 356
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 357
References 357
Chapter 48: Eisenmenger Syndrome 358
Definition and Morphology 358
Etiology 358
Clinical Classification (Dana Point) 359
Genetics and Epidemiology 359
Early Presentation and Management 360
Late Outcome 360
Outpatient Assessment 362
Late Management Options 365
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 368
Pregnancy 369
Level of Follow-Up and Endocarditis Prophylaxis 369
Exercise, Air Travel, and Exposure to High Altitude 369
References 369
Chapter 49: Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries 371
Definition and Morphology 371
Genetics and Epidemiology 371
Early Presentation and Management 371
Late Outcome 372
Outpatient Assessment 374
Arrhythmia and Sudden Death 376
Pregnancy 376
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 377
References 377
Chapter 50: Double-Outlet Right Ventricle 378
Introduction 378
Definition 378
History 378
Embryology 378
Epidemiology 378
Classification 378
Pathophysiology and Presentation 379
Other Considerations 380
Indications for Repair and Preoperative Evaluation 380
Surgical Repair 381
Special Situations 382
Surgical Outcomes 382
Outpatient Assessment of the Adult with Double-Outlet Right Ventricle 382
Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death 383
Pregnancy 383
Follow-Up and Endocardit\nProphylaxis 383
Conclusion 383
References 384
Part IX: Univentricular Hearts 385
Chapter 51: Double-Inlet Ventricle 386
Definition and Morphology 386
Genetics and Epidemiology 386
Early Presentation and Management 386
Management 386
Late Outcome 388
Outpatient Assessment 388
Late Management Options 388
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 389
Pregnancy 389
Level of Follow-up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 389
References 389
Chapter 52: Atrioventricular Valve Atresia 390
Introduction 390
Tricuspid Atresia 390
Mitral Atresia and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome 391
Late Outcome 393
Outpatient Assessment 394
Post-Fontan or Post–Total Cavopulmonary Connection Patients with Tricuspid Atresia or Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome 394
Late Management Options 395
Arrhythmia 395
Pregnancy and Contraception 395
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 396
References 396
Chapter 53: Heterotaxy and Isomerismof the Atrial Appendages 397
Definitions 397
Morphology 397
Epidemiology and Genetics 398
Associated Cardiac Lesions in Heterotaxy Syndrome 399
Early Presentation and Initial Management 399
Late Presentation and Outcomes 399
Complications and Late Management Options 400
Outpatient Assessment 400
Conduction System Abnormalities and Arrhythmias 401
Pregnancy 401
Level of Follow-Up and Endocarditis Prophylaxis 401
References 402
Part X: Coronary ArteryAbnormalities 403
Chapter 54: Congenital Anomalies of the Coronary Arteries 404
Primary Congenital Coronary Anomalies 404
Secondary Congenital Coronary Anomalies 409
References 410
Chapter 55: Kawasaki Disease 411
Definition and Morphology 411
Genetics, Epidemiology, and Etiology 411
Early Presentation and Management 411
Adult-Onset Kawasaki Disease 411
Late Outcome and Long-Term Management 412
Late Management Options 414
Pregnancy 414
Level of Follow-Up 415
References 415
Part XI: Other Lesions 417
Chapter 56: Myocarditis and DilatedCardiomyopathy 418
Introduction 418
Definition 418
Epidemiology and Etiology 418
Pathogenesis 418
Clinical Presentation and Management 419
Outpatient Assessment, Level of Follow-Up, and Exercise 420
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 420
Evidence of Myocardial Inflammation and Infection 420
Emerging Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 421
Prognosis 422
Pregnancy 422
Conclusion 424
References 424
Chapter 57: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 425
Definition 425
Morphology and Pathophysiology 425
Epidemiology 425
Genetics 425
Presentation and Outpatient Assessment 426
Late Outcomes 427
Management 428
Pregnancy 429
Endocarditis Prophylaxis and Exercise 429
References 429
Chapter 58: Constrictive Pericarditis and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy 430
Introduction 430
Definition and Morphology 430
Epidemiology and Genetics 430
Early Presentation and Management 430
Late Outcome 436
Outpatient Assessment 436
Late Management Options 436
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 436
Pregnancy 436
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 436
References 437
Chapter 59: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy 438
Introduction 438
Clinical Features and Natural History 438
Pathology and Pathogenesis 438
Clinical and Differential Diagnosis 438
Genetics 440
Risk Stratification and Therapy 442
Prevention of Sudden Death 443
References 443
Chapter 60: Noncompacted Myocardium 444
Introduction and Definitions 444
Pathology and Pathogenesis 444
Diagnostic Criteria 444
Clinical Presentation (Cardiac and Noncardiac Findings) 445
Genetics 446
Management 447
References 447
Chapter 61: Rheumatic Fever 449
Introduction 449
Pathogenesis 449
Epidemiology 449
Clinical Presentation 449
Pathology 450
Natural History 450
Treatment 451
Conclusion 452
References 452
Chapter 62: Cardiac Tumors 453
Introduction 453
Definition and Morphology 453
Genetics and Epidemiology 454
Early Presentation and Management 455
Late Outcome 457
Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death 458
References 458
Chapter 63: Marfan Syndrome: A Cardiovascular Perspective 459
Introduction 459
Genetics 459
Clinical Presentation and Natural History 459
Treatment 459
Outpatient Assessment 462
Pregnancy 463
Level of Follow-Up 463
Endocarditis Prophylaxis 463
Exercise 463
References 463
Chapter 64: Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 464
Introduction 464
Epidemiology 464
Definition and Clinical Classification 464
Pulmonary Vascular Pathophysiology and Genetic Factors 464
Cardiac Pathophysiology 465
Clinical Presentation and Assessment 466
Management Options 467
Pregnancy 469
Level of Follow-Up, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, and Exercise 469
References 469
Selected Terms Used in Adult\nCongenital Heart Disease 471
Acknowledgments 485
Index 487