Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease

Publisher: Informa HealthCare
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: 2003-09-26
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1841841234
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781841841236
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:

Exploring the entire range of recent advances, Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease covers all aspects of atherosclerotic disease, including chronic manifestations, bypass surgery, stroke prevention and methods to lower blood pressure. Prof. Tonkin brings together a team of internationally-recognized experts to discuss sound clinical practices, based on scientific research and publications. They examine conventional and novel risk factors, acute coronary syndromes, and chronic manifestations of disease.

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Transoesophageal Echocardiography: Study Guide and Practice MCQs

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 170
Publication Date: 2007-05-28
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521689600
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521689601
Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE/TEE) in cardiac patients is now almost routine. Its use in cardiac monitoring has also extended to include critically ill patients for non-cardiac surgery and the intensive care setting. Specific accreditation is required prior to practice of TOE/TEE involving a written examination and a documented logbook of experience. This book has been specifically designed to help candidates pass the written exam and has been structured around the syllabus. Providing a summary of all relevant information, this is an invaluable study aid.
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A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients

Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 2007-04-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470019956
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470019955
Binding: Paperback

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Cardiac intervention is a fast expanding field of medicine that is reducing the need for cardiac surgery. A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients will enable nurses to fully prepare their patients and families for various cardiac intervention procedures.
Coverage includes:
* Explanations of what the heart condition is and how the procedure may relieve that condition
* Descriptions of what the patient can expect to happen before, during and after the procedure
* What nurses should observe for post procedure, and how to address any complications that may occur
* Guidelines for discharge advice
* Outlines for a pre and post care plan for each procedure – based on the latest research and experience.
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Management of Heart Failure - Volume 1: Medical

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 278
Publication Date: 2008-08-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1848001010
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781848001015
Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Medical Management of Heart Failure will provide the full spectrum of medical options, ICU management and rehabilitation, while also prepare the reader for the second volume of Comprehensive Management of Heart Failure by introducing the surgical options in heart failure from transplant to the more noninvasive procedures in the interventional radiology department. The contributing authors are all key opinion leaders in the medical management of heart failure. This volume is designed to integrate with its sister surgery title, but also alone be the definitive guide to the medical management of heart failure.
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Cardiac Surgery in Chronic Renal Failure

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 112
Publication Date: 2007-05-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405131322
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405131322
Binding: Hardcover

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“The work focuses on a phenomenon that is occurring with increasing frequency in the practice of cardiac surgery, namely the need to address cardiac surgical issues in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). . . . this book will serve to stimulate trials of competing and complementary therapies so that the outcomes for these unfortunate patients can be improved.”
-- from the Foreword by R. Morton Boltman, III, MD
Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death for patients with chronic renal failure, and although cardiac surgery can frequently relieve symptoms and prolong survival, it is still associated with significant complications. This concise volume draws on the expertise of leading specialists to help practitioners and trainees understand the full range of current treatment options and their outcomes. Noted authorities such as Charles A. Herzog and William Cohn share both their insights and their technical tips, developed through years of experience.
Practicing nephrologists and cardiologists, as well as residents and fellows, will find this important volume serves as a guide to achieving the best possible outcomes and a call to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease in ESRD.
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Interventions for Persisting Ductus Arteriosus in the Preterm Infant

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Book Publisher: Springer (27 May, 2005)
ISBN: 3540245111
Book author: M. Obladen, P. Koehne
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Book Description:
Over the past few years a remarkably rapid evolution in the professional level of neonatology and in the survival of immature infants has been witnessed. Persisting ductus arteriosus is common in this population and is associated with impaired longterm outcome. Many uncertainties exist concerning indication, approach, best time, and side effects of necessary measurements and interventions to avoid later neurodevelopmental handicaps of the survivors.
Experts in neonatology and pediatric cardiology give their opinion in this book. We are sure it will help to define the level of evidence and to develop standards of intervention for persisting ductus arteriosus in Europe. Adequate dealing with the ductus will become a challenge for every perinatal center.
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Cardiac Transplantation (Contemporary Cardiology)

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Book Publisher: Humana Press (26 February, 2004)
ISBN: 1588291812
Book author: Niloo M. Edwards, Jonathan M. Chen, Pamela A. Mazzeo
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Leading physicians summarize in this easy-to-use and eminently practical handbook the day-to-day management of transplant donors and recipients at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Topics covered range from surgical techniques, pathology, and immunosuppression, to posttransplant management, pediatric heart transplantation, surgical alternatives, and mechanical circulatory assistance as a bridge to transplantation. The authors also discuss congenital transplant techniques, state-of-the-art perioperative management techniques and protocols, and UNOS regulation and nurse coordination.
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Myocardial Protection

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Book Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (19 December, 2003)
ISBN: 1405116439
Book author: Tomas A. Salerno, Marco Ricci
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Book Description:
Myocardial protection is regarded as one of the most important, yet also most controversial aspects of cardiac surgery. There has been considerable improvement in myocardial protection strategies over recent years, utilising a variety of new approaches to treat cardiac diseases, and this text is intended to embrace the state of the art in this field.
The book summarises the state of knowledge on all aspects of myocardial protection, including the latest in the treatment of cardiac diseases, robotics, pediatric surgery and the treatment of cardiac failure. Robotic surgery, valvular surgery, pediatric surgery and coronary surgery are all covered by renowned experts, producing a comprehensive, forward-looking view of the field of myocardial protection. This book should function to update physicians and surgeons interested in the field of cardiac surgery on the current state of knowledge on myocardial protection.
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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Contemporary Cardiology)

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Book Publisher: Humana Press (01 September, 2003)
ISBN: 1588291707
Book author: Daniel J. Goldstein, Mehmet C. Oz
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Book Description:
This updated and expanded edition of a much-praised classic survey comprehensively reviews the many innovations and changes that have occurred in the practice of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). The authors summarize the latest findings and results regarding such new techniques as robotic surgery, hybrid revascularization, the use of OPCAB in high-risk populations, and new less invasive surgical approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation. They also provide a medium term update on the current status of MICS in dealing with valvular and congenital heart disease and offer a more comprehensive understanding of procedures like mid-CABCs with longer term follow-up and randomized data to help tease out real benefits and limitations.
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Advanced Therapy in Thoracic Surgery

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Book Publisher: BC Decker Inc. (01 May, 2005)
ISBN: 1550090801
Book author: Kenneth L., M.D. Franco, Joe B., Jr., M.D. Putnam
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Book Description:
This work presents state-of-the-art techniques in thoracic surgery from the investigators who have developed them. Each of the succinct chapters represents the personal treatment protocols of leading experts. The Advanced Therapy concept is famous for conveying therapeutic information in an efficient, quick-review fashion. This authoritative title provides access to expert consultation on the toughest challenges facing thoracic surgeons today. New chapters to this second edition include: New Techniques to Manage Pain; Advances in Diagnostic Imaging; Management of Germ Cell Tumors of the Mediastinum, Updates on Diaphragmatic Pacing; and Preoperative Evaluation of Neuro-Motor Diseases of the Esophagus.
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Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners

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Book Publisher: Mosby (15 August, 2007)
ISBN: 0323046363
Book author: Myung K. Park
Amazon Rating: 5.0

Book Description:
From history and physical examination through electrocardiography and the management of special problems, this popular reference provides the practical guidance you need to diagnose and manage children with congenital and acquired heart disease. The fully revised 5th edition incorporates recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances in pediatric cardiac surgery, blood pressure standards, and cardiac arrhythmias.
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Cardiac Surgery in the Adult

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 1704
Publication Date: 2007-08-07
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071469133
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071469135
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description:
Meet the next classic reference in cardiac surgery. This readable, scholarly, comprehensive book focuses on the practice of cardiac surgery in the adult patient featuring over 1000 superb illustration depicting winning surgical technique. In addition, indications, pathophysiology, surgical decision making, complications, and results of surgical treatment are examined in depth. Master surgeon, L. Henry Edmunds, Jr. leads an all-star cast of contributors in this treatise that forms the perfect surgical complement to a textbook of cardiology.
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Cardiovascular Medicine

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Book Publisher: Springer (08 March, 2007)
ISBN: 1846281881
Book author: James T. Willerson, Jay N. Cohn, Hein J.J. Wellens, Jr., David R. Holmes

Book Description:
Cardiovascular Medicine, 3rd Edition offers the most up-to-date, user-friendly guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of heart and vascular disease and will be relevant to the practice of every cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, vascular surgeon, diabetologist, cardiac radiologist and any physician who manages cardiac patients. The book and DVD package is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine from cardiac signs and symptoms and the full range of cardiac imaging techniques through management of peripheral vascular disease and the genetic basis for cardiovascular disease to preventive cardiology.
Drs James Willerson, Jay Cohn, Hein Wellens, David Holmes and over 150 world authorities offer their decades of scientific and clinical experience. One of the main features of the book is the consistent chapter organization relevant to modern cardiovascular practice, clear design and engaging text that includes specific features such as tables, lists and treatment boxes that are designed to allow easy access to key information. The reader will have all the guidance to diagnose and manage the full range of cardiovascular conditions in one textbook resource, while also benefiting from access to additional video material from the integral DVD-ROM.
More than 1800 illustrations including a wealth of color Doppler, nuclear and CT imaging, surgical and pathological images clarify complex principles and help in the understanding of the subtleties of technique and their application, so that they can be quickly and easily implemented into the readers practice.
Cardiovascular Medicine, 3rd Edition is the premier resource of its kind, advancing readers knowledge and stimulating further study in cardiovascular medicine. New to the third edition are:
- Expanded coverage of the coronary heart disease syndromes; congestive heart failure; arrhythmias; pacing; sudden death; lipid management (including clinical results), and a completely revised and updated section on noninvasive imaging.
- An updated review of the mechanisms, recognition, and treatment of aortic coronary syndromes plus updates on the results of the most recent clinical trials with antithrombotic interventions.
- New chapters to elucidate the uses of invasive and non-invasive cardiac imaging with greater emphasis on the role of cardiac imaging within cardiovascular medicine.
- The latest knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for congestive heart failure and its treatment including beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists, mechanical assist devices and transplantation.
- The most current information on current clinical drug trials for the treatment of stable and unstable angina, as well as the latest in arrhythmia development and modern therapy.
- The DVD-ROM contains video imagery for selected chapters, the full text of the book plus an interactive heart sounds presentation. This contains over 100 individual heart sounds with correlated videos and imaging and a full narrative.
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Surgical Options for the Treatment of Heart Failure

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2000-01-31
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 079236130X

Book Description:
This text provides the surgeon and cardiologist with a unique review of the surgical options available for the treatment of patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction, including their indications and results. The full spectrum of surgical therapies is covered, from the more conventional techniques of coronary artery bypass, valve replacement, left ventricular aneurysm resection and transplantation to the new technique of ventriculectomy. The future of permanent mechanical hearts and xenotransplantation is also discussed. The authors include an international panel of experts with recognized expertise in their fields.
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The Role of Surgery in Heart Failure, Part I: An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

Publisher: Saunders
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2007-08-21
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416043217

The Role of Surgery, Part I An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics
Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 111-258 (April 2007)
Stephen Westaby , Mario C. Deng

Contents:
Editorial
Surgical Intervention in Heart Failure: Observing Obedience to the Nature
Preface
A Tribute to Norman E. Shumway, MD, PhD (1923–2006)
A Tribute to Michael E. DeBakey
Expectations of Surgeons from an Imager
Surgery for Heart Failure: Now Something for Everyone?
Maximizing Survival Potential in Very High Risk Cardiac Surgery
Surgery for Myocardial Salvage in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Acute Coronary Syndromes
Revascularization in Heart Failure: Coronary Bypass or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?
Revascularization in Heart Failure: The Role of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Left Ventricular Restoration: How Important is the Surgical Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure Trial?
Burning Questions in Heart Failure Management: Why Do Surgeons and Interventional Cardiologists Talk of Regenerative Cell Therapy?
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The Role of Surgery In Heart Failure, Part II: An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

Publisher: Saunders
Number Of Pages: 380
Publication Date: 2007-09-25
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416054774

The Role of Surgery: Part II Heart Failure Clinics
Volume 3, Issue 3, Pages 259-380 (July 2007)
Stephen Westaby , Mario C. Deng , Karen Creason Sorenson

Contents:
Editorial
A Beloved Daughter at Two and a Half
Evolution Is Longer Lasting Than Revolution: Onward With Heart Failure Clinics
Preface
Symptomatic Relief: Left Ventricular Assist Devices Versus Resynchronization Therapy
Should Patients who have Persistent Severe Symptoms Receive a Left Ventricular Assist Device or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy as the Next Step?
Does Myectomy Convey Survival Benefit in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Valve Pathology in Heart Failure: Which Valves Can Be Fixed?
Patients who Have Dilated Cardiomyopathy Must Have a Trial of Bridge to Recovery (Pro)
Patients Who Have Dilated Cardiomyopathy Must Have a Trial of Bridge to Recovery: The Case Against That Proposition
Cardiac Transplantation: Any Role Left?
Destination Therapy: Does Progress Depend on Left Ventricular Assist Device Development?
Lifetime Circulatory Support Must Not Be Restricted to Transplant Centers
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 672
Publication Date: 2005-05-25
ISBN / ASIN: 1588294137

Book Description:
This extensively updated and expanded second edition reflects new research, advances in clinical care, and the growing recognition that diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Written for the practicing clinician as a comprehensive review of diabetic vascular disease, the book both explains the basic pathophysiology of the disease and details the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The authors have added new chapters on percutaneous interventional therapy in cardiac and peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular surgery in diabetes, therapeutic interventions to improve endothelial function in diabetes, PARP activation and nitrosative stress in the development of the cardiovascular system, and PPARs and their emerging role in vascular biology, inflammation, and atherosclerosis.
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Ten Years of Images from Circulation

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Book Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (01 October, 2006)
ISBN: 0781767067
Book author: James T Willerson

Book Description:
This book contains over 400 of the best images from the ten years that Dr. Willerson served as Editor of Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association and the leading cardiovascular journal worldwide. Each of the excellent pictures from the journal’s highly popular Images in Cardiovascular Medicine is accompanied by a short two- to three-page commentary edited by Hugh A. McAllister, Jr., MD.
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Schwartz Principles of Surgery (Palm)

Introducing Schwartz Principles of Surgery palm version,
With its extensive content and custom-designed user interface, Schwartz Principles of Surgery, PDA Edition enables you quick access to the answers you need to make the right diagnosis or initiate a treatment. Interlinked content, a notes feature, and custom bookmarks make this more than a reference application. Schwartz Principles of Surgery has developed into the ultimate PDA tool for anyone enrolled in a surgical clerkship or surgical residency.
Schwartz's textbook of surgery is one of the world's most well known references in general surgery. This reference is considered a must for anyone studying or training in the field of surgery.

This edition has extensive information about:
Trauma
Transplantation
Oncology
Congenital and acquired heart diseases

Wound healing physiology and care
From concept to completion, as with all USBMIS applications, Schwartz Principles of Surgery has been hand worked to ensure that the complete content of the textbook is preserved and presented in the PDA application as effectively as it is in the book. This includes the creation of an original user interface designed specifically for Schwartz
Principles of Surgery that not only is easy on the eyes, but enables you to glide through the content as fast or as slow as you please. Bookmarking, taking notes, and viewing discriptive figures along the way.
Whether you use a Palm or Pocket PC device we have made sure that you will have an equeally pleasing experience exploring the content of Schwartz Principles of Surgery.

Simply jot it down
Stop writing on really small pieces of paper and then trying to find that paper later among the tall stack of notes you have accumulated. We have a better way to take notes.
Schwartz Principles of Surgery, PDA Edition features on-the-fly note taking. Need to jot down a tip to remember the steps of a procedure or something you learned in the hospital that day that is a good example of what is being explained in the content? Just tap on the notes icon in the toolbar and tap on "Add/Edit Notes" and enter in a title and text and then tap on the save button. To view your notes later on tap on the note icon and tap "View Notes". Tap on a title to view the note and make any changes. It's that easy.

Don't lose your place
With the textbook you can always save your place by folding down the corner of a page or inserting your favorite bookmark. Why shouldn't you be able to do this with the PDA version as well? Schwartz Principles of Surgery, PDA Edition includes a fast and simple bookmark feature. When you've navigated your way down to a piece of content you know you'll what to look back at again with ease, just tap on the bookmark icon in the toolbar and tap on "Add Bookmarks" and enter in a title and tap "Save". That's it, your place has been saved. To view your bookmarks tap the bookmark icon and tap "View Bookmarks".
Click on any title that you've saved to be taken right to the content you bookmarked.
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Cardiogenic Shock: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Book Publisher: Humana Press (2002)
ISBN: 1588290255
Book author: David, Ed. Hasdai

Book Description:
Leading world authorities drawn from cardiology, surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, and basic science comprehensively survey the diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects of cardiogenic shock. These experts describe the different scenarios leading to cardiogenic shock, the ways to diagnose their causes, the unique therapeutic options based on those causes, and the outcomes associated with treatment and without. The book also surveys the biochemical and physiological changes that occur in the heart and other organs during cardiogenic shock, the identification of patients at risk for developing shock, and the novel pharmacological agents and assist devices that can help to stabilize the shock patient.
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