Cardiology

The chapter on cardiovascular disorders contains a review of the common topics seen in pediatric cardiology starting with fetal life, including congenital and acquired diseases. Our topics include a review of frequent conditions that result in referral to a pediatric cardiologist, among which are chest pain, syncope, and palpitations. Also included is a review of fetal physiology and common congenital cardiac defects both acyanotic and cyanotic. Acquired cardiac diseases covered are myocarditis, Kawasaki disease (KD), rheumatic heart disease, endocarditis, and dyslipidemia. Myocarditis and cardiomyopathies are also have a section. Each section provides a brief background of the condition and a summary of the clinical presentation as well as physical exam findings and management options. Examples of common electrocardiogram (ECG) findings are included for visualization. Additional pearls are included at the end of the chapter.