Cardiovascular Issues in Neonatal Care: A Comprehensive Review

By Eugene M Dempsey, Afif El-Khuffash, in consultation with Dr. Lucky Jain, Consulting Editor

Drs. Dempsey and EL-Khuffash have compiled a wide range of topics in cardiovascular issues that cover new diagnostic techniques and important areas of management, including the role of volume administration, inotropes, and corticosteroids in the setting of cardiovascular instability. These remain critical questions in neonatal care, and authors were selected based on their expertise and ability to provide the reader with the most recent up-to-date evidence upon which to direct intervention.

Addressing Critical Questions in Neonatal Care

The clinical review articles in this issue will address the relationship between intervention and outcome in preterm hypotension, the management of cardiovascular instability in the setting of pulmonary hypertension and therapeutic hypothermia, and finally ask if its time for a definitive trial in the management of PDA. The final article in the issue highlights the clinical trials to date, what trials are currently ongoing, and what the future holds in cardiovascular support for the preterm infant.

Expert Insights from Around the World

The reader will come away with the most current information on this topic from international experts including Europe, Canada, USA, and Australia. This comprehensive review aims to provide healthcare professionals with the latest research and evidence-based practices in managing cardiovascular issues in neonates.

Publication Details

Published by Elsevier on August 14, 2020, this hardcover book contains 240 pages and is available in English. The ISBN-10 is 0323755216, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323755214.