Course Summary
Expiration Date: 12/17/2027
Many abnormalities of the left side of the heart can occur in pediatric patients. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a serious cardiac defect that is not uncommon but has serious consequences if left unaddressed. The risk of sudden cardiac death can change as the child ages and participates in different activities. Clinicians must actively reassess the child’s risk and involve parents/guardians in the management process. This learning activity includes two pediatric case studies that help to illuminate congenital malformation of the left heart and progressive left heart changes. By recognizing key anatomy and physiology aspects present in these populations, learners should develop a sense of why and when further testing and treatment are indicated.
Course Format
Homestudy
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Case Study 1: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome without Prenatal Diagnosis
- Prevalence and Etiology
- Presentation
- Differential Diagnosis
- Role of the Interprofessional Health Team
- Key Points
- Case Study 2: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Prevalence and Etiology
- Presentation
- Differential Diagnosis
- Role of the Interprofessional Health Team
- Summary
Author
Kaitlyn Heuberger, MD
Dr. Kaitlyn Heuberger is a board certified pediatrician. She attended the University of New Mexico for medical school and a certificate in public health. She completed her residency at Emory University in 2020. She has practiced inpatient and outpatient pediatrics as well as newborn specific care. She particularly enjoys patients with special health care needs, developmental concerns, adoption or foster care situations, and reassuring parents about their child’s health. She practices general pediatrics, caring for both well and sick children in a variety of settings. She has no conflicting interests to disclose.