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Advances in Cardiac Computed Tomography, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 27-4
• October 16, 2009
• Mario J. Garcia
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-1198-1

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Computed tomography (CT) is becoming increasingly more important in the diagnosis of cardiac disease. As more hospitals purchase scanners for cardiac CT, more cardiologists are learning how to interpret the scans. This issue is geared to helping cardiologists understand and adopt this new modality. It includes articles on CT angiography, evaluation of the coronary atherosclerotic plaque, evaluation of heart valves, and electrophysiology applications of CT, among others.

Biomarkers in Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 5-4
• September 2, 2009
• Eugene Braunwald
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-1446-3

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Biomarkers — which may be enzymes, hormones, biologic substances, or other markers of cardiac stress and malfunction — appear to have growing clinical importance in heart failure. Many biomarkers appear to provide important information about the cause of heart failure or the identification of those at risk for heart failure or appear to be useful in risk stratification, in the diagnosis of heart failure, or in monitoring therapy. This issue discusses the current and potential future role of biomarkers and includes articles that explore individual biomarkers in depth.

Advances in Coronary Angiography, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 27-3
• July 31, 2009
• S. James Chen + 1 more
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-1197-4

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Catheter-based or invasive x-ray coronary angiography is undergoing a profound change in large part because of the transition to a digital image format that now allows computer processing, 3-D reconstructions, advanced graphics and analysis, and multimodality fusion. 3D reconstruction of blood vessels is done in real time, providing an accurate picture of the vessels and their relationship to each other. This gives the physician much more detailed information for performing coronary interventional procedures, such as noninvasive valve repair with a stricture band.

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 5-3
• July 31, 2009
• Raymond J. Kim + 1 more
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-1225-4

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has evolved into a first-line imaging tool for several cardiac pathologies over the past decade. It is continuing to evolve as new applications are found and old ones are refined. This issue has a dual focus. One aspect of focus is on the areas in which CMI is the best modality, such as assessment of cardiac morphology and cardiac function, evaluation of pericardial disease and intracardiac masses, and detection of coronary artery disease. The other focus is on areas in which the role of CMI is expanding, such as in the assessment of left and right ventricular diastolic function.

Nuclear Cardiology - From Perfusion to Tissue Biology, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 27-2
• April 22, 2009
• Frank M. Bengel
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-0457-0

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Nuclear Cardiology is a dynamic, rapidly growing field. Because this field has grown so quickly, a shortage of trained physicians is projected. This first ever issue of Cardiology Clinics devoted to nuclear cardiology was planned to meet the demand for information in this field. Articles in the issue focus on the most recent developments.

Hemodynamic Monitoring in the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 5-2
• March 23, 2009
• William T. Abraham + 1 more
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-0485-3

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Heart failure incidence increases with age and because the oldest segment of the population in Western countries is the fastest growing, the prevalence of heart failure is expected to increase. Understanding the signs and symptoms of heart failure is therefore of increasing necessity for physicians. Hemodynamic monitoring provides data on blood flow and pressure to assist physicians in determining the status of the patient's heart and in managing heart failure. This issue provides a detailed picture of the various options for assessing hemodynamics, including clinical assessment, echocardiography, transthoracic impedance cardiography, pulmonary artery catheters, B-type natriuretic peptide levels, and implantable devices.

120 pièges en Échocardiographie

• 2nd Edition
• February 24, 2009
• Christophe Klimczak
• French
• eBook 978-2-9940992-3-9

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L'échocardiographie est une technique d'exploration utilisée couramment en pratique clinique cardiologique. Elle constitue l'examen de routine du fait des informations d'ordre diagnostique et thérapeutique qu'elle apporte et de son caractère non invasif. Cet ouvrage passe en revue l'ensemble des pièges techniques ou diagnostiques pouvant être rencontrés lors de la pratique de cet examen. Il prend en compte les progrès technologiques et informatiques importants de la spécialité ces dernières années : TM anatomique, Strain myocardique, échocardiographie 3D, etc. Ces avancées ont créé de nouvelles exigences et des règles indispensables et strictes de l'examen échographique. La maîtrise des pièges potentiels de la technique ultrasonore permet l'optimisation des examens pratiqués et la garantie des résultats plus précis et plus fiables. En effet, la qualité des examens échographiques dépend conjointement de la compétence et de l'expérience de l'opérateur mais également de la performance de l'échographe utilisé. Cet ouvrage très pratique et abondamment illustré accompagnera cardiologues et échocardiographistes impliqués dans la prise en charge des cardiopathies, leur permettant d'éviter les interprétations erronées et d'approfondir leurs connaissances.

Atrial Fibrillation, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 27-1
• January 26, 2009
• Ranjan K. Thakur + 1 more
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-0456-3

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, affecting approximately 2.3 million people in the US. One of the most serious side effects of AF is embolic stroke. Technology developed in the last 10 years has made AF treatable and potentially curable. This issue discusses many of the clinical issues in the management of AF, including cardioversion, anticoagulation, and ablation. Also included are current guidelines for treatment and a view of the future.

Management of Heart Failure in the Emergent Situation, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 5-1
• December 24, 2008
• W. Frank Peacock + 1 more
• English
• Hardback 978-1-4377-0484-6

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Acute heart failure has relatively recently been recognized as a distinct entity within the continuum of heart failure. Patients with acute heart failure present to the emergency department when they are unable to breathe, and their pathophysiology differs from that of patients sitting in a doctor’s office. Medical literature is just beginning to catch up with this distinct and challenging problem. This issue of Heart Failure Clinics should make an important contribution to the literature with its coverage of transportation and EMT services, triage, and specific treatment for patients in acute heart failure, including advanced treatment methods.

Pulmonary Hypertension - ECAB

• 1st Edition
• October 31, 2008
• Sheila Glennis Haworth + 1 more
• English
• eBook 978-81-312-3176-0

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Pulmonary hypertension is defined as a mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) ≥25 mmHg, with Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure ≤ 15 mmHg, measured by cardiac catheterization. The etiology of PH has a varied spectrum extending right from Drugs, toxins and portal hypertension to HIV, Collagen Vascular Diseases and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn, etc. The estimation of disease prevalence has been nearly impossible owing to the geographic distribution and economic diversity, along with significant regional variations in human development and healthcare infrastructure. A large number of patients with PH never reach the health centers capable of diagnosing the disease condition correctly. Advance pulmonary vascular disease as a result of uncorrected CHD is a major health challenge in the developing world. PH exists as a major component of many forms of cardiac and pulmonary disease. While breathlessness is the most common feature of PH, patients often also present with chest pain, syncope, fatigue, weakness and abdominal distension. The precordial signs include a right ventricular lift, accentuated pulmonary component of S2, a pansystolic murmur of Tricuspid regurgitation, a diastolic murmur of pulmonary regurgitation and a right ventricular S3. The standard diagnostic workup in developed countries includes a series of investigations to rule out the secondary causes. Additional tests are required to estimate the disease severity and plan the appropriate treatment. These include the cardiac catheterization, selective pulmonary angiography by direct injection of pulmonary arteries, high resolution CT scan, cardiac magnetic resonance, ABGs, nocturnal O2 saturation, etc. While most of the basic management is feasible in the Indian conditions, most of the newly introduced drugs are either not available or are available at costs that far exceed the paying capacity of an average citizen of a developing economy. An underdeveloped health insurance system adds further to the financial burden of the treatment. Measures like formulation of guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of PAH, educating clinicians and scientists and making medications affordable to poor patients might ensue a breakthrough in the overall management of pulmonary hypertension.