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Textbook of Clinical Hemodynamics

  • 2nd Edition - April 29, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Michael Ragosta
  • Language: English

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A highly clinical focus and clear, vibrant illustrations make Textbook of Clinical Hemodynamics, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Michael Ragosta, the resource of choice for accurately analyzing hemodynamic waveforms generated in cardiac catheterization labs. This easy-to-use, disease-oriented reference—ideal for physicians, nurses, and technicians—offers the unparalleled detail and visual support you need for interpreting the findings you encounter in practice. New coverage throughout keeps everyone on the cardiac team up to date with the latest concepts and skills, ensuring more effective monitoring and treatment of patients with cardiac disease.

Key features

  • Provides a disease-oriented assessment of waveform data that demonstrates how both qualitative and quantitative interpretation can affect clinical decision making.

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Table of contents

1. INTRODUCTION TO HEMODYNAMIC ASSESSMENT IN THE CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY

　　

2. NORMAL WAVEFORMS, ARTIFACTS AND PITFALLS

　　

3. CARDIAC OUTPUT AND SHUNTS

　　

4. MITRAL VALVE DISORDERS

　　

5. AORTIC VALVE DISEASES

　　

6. HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AND RELATED CONDITIONS

　　

7. RIGHT-SIDED HEART DISORDERS

　　

8. PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND RELATED DISORDERS

　　

9. PERICARDIAL DISEASE AND RESTRICTIVE MYOCARDIAL DISEASES

　　

10. LEFT-VENTRICULAR HEMODYNAMICS, HEART FAILURE, AND SHOCK

　　

11. CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

　　

12. CORONARY AND PERIPHERAL ARTERY HEMODYNAMICS

APPENDIX 1　HEMODYNAMIC EQUATIONS AND FORMULAS

Review quotes

2018 BMA Awards: Highly Commended, Cardiology

"This will be an excellent reference for general cardiologists and trainees. It is a broad overview, representing all current topics in clinical hemodynamics and this new edition includes information on mitral and aortic transcatheter therapies." -Reviewed by Jennifer A. Davis, MD, MPH (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's Score: 100, 5 Stars!

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 25, 2017
  • Language: English

About the author

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Michael Ragosta

Michael Ragosta, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He specializes in interventional cardiology, heart valve disease, general cardiology and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Ragosta has been principal investigator or co-principal investigator on 10 clinical trials involving myocardial viability, coronary collateral circulation, coronary flow reserve, fractional flow reserve and myocardial contrast echocardiography. He has shared his research and experience through more than 40 invited lectures or visiting professorships and by authoring or co-authoring more than 120 peer-reviewed journal publications, book chapters and scientific abstracts. Dr. Ragosta is Director for Interventional Cardiology at UVA
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Cardiovascular Division, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

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