Congenital Heart Disease And Adolescence (congenital Heart Disease In Adolescents And Adults)
by Markus Schwerzmann /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book provides medical care givers with detailed information
on those aspects of adolescence that are of significance in the
setting of congenital heart disease (CHD), from anatomic and
physiologic changes to behavioral issues. In addition, it
explains how care should be organized in order to ensure that the
needs of adolescents with CHD are fully met. Both theoretical and
practical aspects of the switch from a pediatric to an adult
health perspective in CHD patients are outlined in detail,
drawing attention to the importance of a structured transition
plan and other best practices. As the survival of children with
complex CHD improves further, the number of adolescents with CHD
will continue to grow. Awareness of the challenges that these
patients face is essential if they are to be appropriately
prepared to assume adult roles and functioning. Readers will find
This book provides medical care givers with detailed information
on those aspects of adolescence that are of significance in the
setting of congenital heart disease (CHD), from anatomic and
physiologic changes to behavioral issues. In addition, it
explains how care should be organized in order to ensure that the
needs of adolescents with CHD are fully met. Both theoretical and
practical aspects of the switch from a pediatric to an adult
health perspective in CHD patients are outlined in detail,
drawing attention to the importance of a structured transition
plan and other best practices. As the survival of children with
complex CHD improves further, the number of adolescents with CHD
will continue to grow. Awareness of the challenges that these
patients face is essential if they are to be appropriately
prepared to assume adult roles and functioning. Readers will findCongenital Heart Disease and Adolescence
Congenital Heart Disease and Adolescence to be an
excellent source of relevant knowledge and guidance. It has been
written for a broad audience, bearing in mind that care in
adolescents is an interdisciplinary task involving close
collaboration among physicians, specialists, nurses, patients,
and relatives.
to be an
excellent source of relevant knowledge and guidance. It has been
written for a broad audience, bearing in mind that care in
adolescents is an interdisciplinary task involving close
collaboration among physicians, specialists, nurses, patients,
and relatives.