Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Surgery - Vascular

Endovascular embolization therapy has made remarkable progress during the past two decades, driven primarily by improvements in digital imaging, breakthroughs in microcatheter technology and coil design, and the development of new embolic materials. Initially employed in the management of musculoskeletal trauma, embolization therapy now has a wide range of applications. It permits effective non-operative management of major hepatic, splenic, and renal injuries that once posed a tremendous challenge to the trauma surgeon and has also become an integral facet of the modern oncology...

L urgenza vascolare e la vera urgenza. Data la variabilita delle presentazioni cliniche, il radiologo e sempre piu spesso chiamato in causa per problemi diagnosticodifferenziali e a lui sono demandati l inquadramento nosologico e le scelte terapeutiche dei casi dubbi. Se il tempo e l unica variabile determinante, la diagnosi deve essere tempestiva ed accurata perche si possano attuare le scelte terapeutiche idonee. Pertanto e necessario che il radiologo sappia agire con sollecitudine e precisione chirurgica . Lo scopo del volume e fornire, attraverso la presentazione di un ampia casistica,...

The fully revised second edition of the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is an ideal resource for practicing clinicians and researchers. Available in print, online, and with dual access, it is a clear and comprehensive aggregation of the most crucial information and essential data on cardiovascular diseases and therapeutics.

Comprised of over 95 entries with regular online updates, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is fully referenced, and major points of interests are hyperlinked to complementary sections. Each entry is logically and superbly written, providing accurate...

Praise for this book:

"This teaching textbook is highly recommended to any radiologist." --Clinical Imaging May 2011, Antonio F. Govoni, MD

"The difference between this book] with traditional books presenting radiological cases is based on the choice by the authors to present each case as a quiz thereby stimulating the reader to test his/her experience and technical knowledge." --Clinical Imaging May 2011,
Aldo Morra, MD

"Simulates the experience of having the direct supervision of a more seasoned radiologist...

This is the second edition of a well-received book that has been recommended for inclusion in any vascular library or vascular radiology suite. The first edition has been fully revised so as to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date account of vascular ultrasound that reflects recent advances. The emphasis remains on the clinical aspects most relevant to angiologists and vascular surgeons. Ultrasound anatomy is discussed, examination procedures explained, normal and pathological findings described, and the clinical impact of ultrasound assessed. Atlas sections present pertinent case material...

Pulmonary thromboembolism in Japan is currently associated with a high mortality rate and remains a concern for patients and medical staff alike. Moreover, as the mechanisms of the condition have been elucidated, it has become clear that much work needs to be done in the field to achieve acceptable results in this country. Thus, Japan has regularly played host to the International Symposium on Pulmonary Thromboembolism . At the most recent symposium, in Sendai, the epidemiology and the treatment of pulmonary thromboembolism, traveler's thrombosis, and the prevention of deep vein...

Die moderne Herzchirurgie umfasst ein breites Spektrum von Eingriffen bei angeborenen und erworbenen Erkrankungen des Herzens und der herznahen Gefasse. Alle relevanten Eingriffe sind in diesem Band detailliert beschrieben und durch instruktive Zeichnungen illustriert, fur jede Erkrankung werden die Operationsindikationen sorgfaltig herausgearbeitet. Neben der herzchirurgischen Intensivtherapie sind auch aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Zelltherapie und Kunstherzimplantation berucksichtigt. Alle Kapitel wurden von ausgewiesenen Experten komplett neu verfasst - uber 30 Autoren aus 20...

In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to influence social policy at a national and local level. Among the many ramifications of these changes is that globalizing influences may hinder the ability of individual nation-states to effect policies that are beneficial to them on a local level. With contributions from thirteen countries worldwide,...