Cardiovascular medicine

Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.

In this edition of the Atlas of Hypertension, Dr.

The second edition of this atlas presents a wealth of normal and pathologic findings observed on CT angiography with 3D reconstruction in diverse clinical applications, including the imaging of cerebral, carotid, thoracic, coronary, abdominal, and peripheral vessels.

Despite decades of aggressive pharmaceutical and surgical interventions, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the number one killer of both men and women in the Western world.

This book demonstrates that a pandemic of coronary heart disease occurred in North America, western and northern Europe, and Australia and New Zealand from the 1930s to about 2000.

This extensive clinically focused book is a detailed practical 3D echocardiography imaging reference that addresses the concerns and needs of both the novice and experienced 3D echocardiographer.

In the last decade, technical improvements have changed the inventory of many research laboratories.

This book provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and contemporary discussion of the physiology and pathophysiology of the chest wall as well as an overview of the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

A Doody's Core Title 2012New applications of echocardiography, nuclear magnetic resonance, cardiovascular magnetic resonance, and cardiac computed tomography are rapidly developing and it is imperative that trainees and practitioners alike remain up to date in the latest developments.

The paraoxonase or PON family of genes resides on human chromosome 7q2t-22 in the order PONt, PON3 and PON2.

Few areas of medicine have evolved as rapidly as cardiac electrophysiology.

The nanosciences are a rapidly expanding field of research with applicability to all areas of health and disease prevention, including cardiology in its broadest sense.

For hundreds of years cannabis has been used as a therapeutic medicine around the world.

ESSENTIAL MANUAL OF 24-HOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MANAGEMENT Hypertension is one of the greatest threats to human health.

A basic understanding of cardiovascular physiology is essential for optimal patient care.

This volume of intracardiac tracings builds on our first book, Essential Concepts of Electrophysiology and Pacing through Case Studies, that guides the reader in developing and refining the key skill of analyzing electrophysiologic recordings.

The cellular mechanisms of valvular heart disease have not been elucidated until the last decade.

Cardiac implantable device (CIED) infections are a key issue since they have serious consequences in terms of morbidity, mortality and associated costs for healthcare systems.

Currently, individuals interested in seeking an in-depth discussion of transplantation immunology must seek individual articles published in several journals, or extrapolate information from various non-transplant immunology textbooks.

In spite of the remarkable progress that has been made against cancer, the battle is far from over.

Endovascular Interventions uses a case-based approach to present the current methodology used for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases.

An estimated 30,000 children are born in the USA with congenital heart disease each year, two thirds of which will require corrective surgery.

Now in its fourth edition, the Atlas of Heart Failure provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of normal cardiac function, the mechanisms of dysfunction in heart failure, and the therapeutic approaches that are available to manage the syndrome.

Intracardiac Echocardiography is the first echocardiographic textbook of its kind to specifically cover ICE.

Despite major advances in prevention and treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

Public interest in the health impacts of carbon monoxide (CO) has been increasing rapidly during the past decade.

The function and life span of endothelial cells have a large impact upon the quality and expectancy of an individual's life.

The latest edition of this practical handbook provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of common and rare problems with hemostasis and thrombosis.

High blood pressure is a common chronic medical problem encountered in primary care, yet it is commonly under diagnosed.

Cardiovascular disease remains the chief cause of mortality and morbidity in adults in many parts of the world, and diagnosis and treatment is increasingly based on cellular, intracellular, and molecular parameters as well as systems analysis.

This book serves as the "e;go-to"e; resource for cardiovascular nurses and other health care practitioners involved in the care of patients with acquired valvular heart disease.

Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology is the first and only comprehensive, state-of-the-art textbook written for practitioners in multiple specialties involved in the care of the arrhythmia patient.

The increasing pace of advances in cardiology throughout the last few decades has fundamentally altered the natural course of heart patients.

A fully updated new edition designed specifically for those working within the high-pressure environment of cardiothoracic intensive care.

Aortic dissection affects approximately two in ten thousand individuals and can be fatal.

Accurate diagnosis of arrhythmias is the goal of this volume.

In this newly updated second edition of Blood Pressure Monitoring in Cardiovascular Medicine and Therapeutics, William B.

Dr Kusumoto s unique new book takes a step-wise, patient-centered approach to guide readers through the thought process required during an electrophysiology study and the development of new findings.

He has been called the greatest surgeon of the 20th century.

An easy-to-read survey of all the latest developments in molecular cardiologic research and therapy.

The presence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) increases the risk of death from cardiovascular causes and makes the management of heart failure difficult.

The use of different foods, herbs, and spices to treat or prevent disease has been recorded for thousands of years.

Part of the prestigious Novartis Foundation series, this volume uniquely addresses the use of innate immunity to treat or prevent infectious diseases of the lung.

A practical guide to laboratory diagnosis and treatment of hemostatic disorders.

An intense, streamlined review for the gastroenterology board examGatroenterology and Hepatology Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, 3e is a unique question and single-answer review for gastroenterology in-service and board exams.

This book is timely and challenging.

Written by established researchers, this two-volume publication provides timely, comprehensive and insightful reviews on recent discoveries in the etiology of hypertension.

A fresh assessment of ischemic electrocardiography, its prognostic correlations, and the concepts and principles that underlie its use The electrocardiogram (ECG) is integral to the accurate diagnosis and optimal management of patients with ischemic heart disease.

Increased oxidative stress due to the production of excessive amounts of free radicals along with the effects of chronic inflammation plays a major role in the initiation and progression of most chronic diseases.