Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Cardiology

Protect your Heart to Live Well!

Whether you want to (1) prevent heart disease, (2) learn how to treat or heal various heart ailments, or (3) gain all the benefits of a healthy heart, this book will teach you everything you need to know.

Help your Heart and you Help Everything Else!

Your heart serves your whole body, so it makes sense to ensure that your heart is functioning optimally. A healthy heart can optimize the functioning of your internal organs, regulate your...

This work provides a one-of- a-kind volume that includes all aspects of heart transplantation from its historic beginning to its current day standards which now make the procedure a long-term treatment option for heart failure patients. The subjects covered include technical aspects of the procurement and implant procedures, as well as the medical nuances of pre-operative preparation and post-transplant immunosuppression management; the current day multi-disciplinary make up of the transplant team along with information on the keys to building and running a successful transplant program;...

Rapid Cardiac Care is an essential text for all frontline staff working with acutely ill patients. This easily accessible, concise guide offers easy access to the knowledge base to provide rapid, safe and effective care.

Key features:

• Topics covered include: essential cardiac anatomy and physiology; principles of arrhythmia formation and monitoring; 12-lead ECG assessment; Acute Coronary Syndrome and management of key cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest.

• Also contains a quick reference A-Z section on a wide range of cardiac conditions...

This book provides up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of the multidisciplinary approach to pulmonary rehabilitation that is essential in order to achieve optimal results. It will be an ideal resource especially for pulmonologists in training, but will also be of value for physiotherapists, other health care professionals, and technicians. Detailed information is presented on the diverse program components in pulmonary rehabilitation, with clear explanation of the roles of the nutritionist, psychologist, occupational therapist, respiratory nurse, and physical activity coach. Guidance is...

This book describes the different aspects of aortic valve and root diseases including comprehensive discussion of the state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging options, disease risk stratification, selection of candidates for valve repair or percutaneous intervention, and most recent therapeutic options. The growing prevalence of valvular heart disease represents a major challenge in terms of short- and long-term management and surveillance. Aortic valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and regurgitation, are among the most frequent of these, while the number of cases of aortic root disease...

The second edition of this important work provides a broad range of cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) cases covering normal anatomy, congenital coronary anomalies, coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary intervention, postsurgical coronary revascularization, and extra-coronary abnormalities. It is designed to help practicing radiologists, cardiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons understand the current issues involved with clinical, interventional, and surgical management of coronary artery CTA. Each case consists of detailed CCTA images, a brief history, diagnosis, discussion, and...

Vascular Neurology Board Review: Questions and Answers

Second Edition

Now with 620 questions--more than 250 completely new to this edition--this review guide has been thoroughly revised to reflect current science and clinical knowledge. With improved diagnostic-quality images, an emphasis on new drugs, and added chapters devoted to anatomy, clinical trials and ethics, neuro-ophthalmology, and case studies, this comprehensive review covers the full range of...