Cardiovascular Pathology in Infants and Children

by James B. Arey MD

Describes pediatric congenital and acquired diseases--both common and rare--of the heart and great vessels. Includes coverage of the embryologic development of the heart, methods employed at postmortem examinations, and the author's compiled data from more than 600 autopsies. Also features information on rheumatic fever; acquired diseases of the endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium; and vascular diseases and tumors of the heart and percardium. Superb illustrations highlight the various entities discussed.

392 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1984