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Ocular Manifestations of Cardiac Disease

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Most pediatric cardiac disease is congenital heart disease. Likewise, most of the ocular manifestations are a product of a congenital defect as well. Disease findings, including systemic and ophthalmic manifestations, as well as management of congenital heart defects, hypertension, and mitral valve prolapse are covered. A table provides a comprehensive outline of syndromes that feature both cardiac and ocular defects.

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  2. Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Child Health, University of Missouri Health Care, 500 North Keene Street, Suite 207, Columbia, MO, 65203, USA

    Peter C. Dyke II M.D. (Associate Professor)

  3. Department of Pediatrics, Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Cardiology, 102 Highland Ave, Suite 101, Roanoke, VA, 24013, USA

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Guretzky, T.J., Dyke, P.C., Whitley, H.G. (2017). Ocular Manifestations of Cardiac Disease. In: Levin, A., Enzenauer, R. (eds) The Eye in Pediatric Systemic Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18389-3_4

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