Publisher's Synopsis
Congenital cardiovascular malformations remain the single largest cause of infant mortality in the industrialized world. Current information indicates that the answer lies in prevention of congenital defects based on an understanding of their etiology and pathogenesis. This book represents a major contribution to the achievement of this goal. In addition to a discussion of cutting edge advances and anticipated directions of new research, each chapter provides an overview of a particular area in this field. While the text facilitates the integration of basic science information for its use in the clinical setting, it will also serve as an excellent reference source for the field of cardiogenesis. Each chapter provides an overview of a particular area. For the clinician, the book introduces the basic concepts and tools and explores the application of these techniques in the patient population. For the basic scientists, this book serves as a resource for the rapidly growing field of cardiogenisis, reviews the clinical spectrum of disease, and targets research areas that currently commcnd intensive investigation.
