The presentation of subjects is excellent; its organization is logical and its description is clear. The content is rich and interesting and well synthesized in such a manner that it is presented with clarity and is easily comprehended.
The book presents a good study of the embryologic development of the heart, and an extensive description of the most common congenital dystrophies, their signs and symptoms and discussion of the investigation of the diagnostic procedures, giving also to surgery an important role in the treatment of some of these congenital anomalies.