What pediatric residents should learn (or what pediatricians should know) about congenital heart disease

Technologic advances in the care of children with congenital heart disease have resulted in improved care, younger ages at completion of treatment, and improved outcomes. A gap between what the pediatrician needs to do to identify a child with congenital heart disease and the specialized care provid...

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Published inPediatric cardiology Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 418 - 423
Main Authors Gidding, S S, Anisman, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2003
Subjects
Child
Child, Preschool
Clinical Competence
Heart Diseases - congenital
Humans
Infant
Internship and Residency
Pediatrics - education
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Summary:Technologic advances in the care of children with congenital heart disease have resulted in improved care, younger ages at completion of treatment, and improved outcomes. A gap between what the pediatrician needs to do to identify a child with congenital heart disease and the specialized care provided by a cardiologist has developed over time. This has altered physician roles and the training needs for general pediatricians. This article outlines a model for training that emphasizes the skills necessary for pediatricians to identify infants and children early in life with congenital heart disease consistent with advances in diagnosis and management.
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ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/s00246-002-0405-z