Publisher's Synopsis
This professionals' teaching tool guides users in better diagnosing and caring for Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) patients. Presented by leading experts from three of the world's most prestigious institutions, it gives users the benefit of actual patient case experience. This unique CD-ROM details a brief history and positive and relevant negative findings for 60 multi-step case studies. The user can review basic diagnostic tests -- such as ECG, chest X-ray, and echo -- and select further appropriate investigations. The authors provide feedback for each selection and additional diagnostic information. The user can then assess certain facts or possibilities pertinent to the case and make the appropriate management choices. Cases are categorized as fundamental or complex, with the user either selecting the level of complexity or working through the cases at random. Adult Congenital Heart Disease features the full report of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society's Consensus Conference on the Management of Adult Congenital Heart Defects, along with a bibliography, notes to guide the user in interpreting ECGs and chest X-rays, and a library of ECGs and chest X-rays for review.;Clinical and graphic material can be viewed by topic -- such as coarctation of the aorta -- or at random. Information on the contributing centers and the participating authors is provided. Special features: An impressive collection of still and video images organized by topic; Tutorial sections covering general principles and techniques related to diagnosis and treatment of ACHD; MEDLINE abstracts for selected bibliographic entries; a glossary of important terms; a diagnostic challenge image identification function; and a How to Use This Product section. Windows / Macintosh Compatibl
