Cardiology

Both thyroid dysfunction and heart failure show a high prevalence in the adult population. Frequently, in clinical practice, a multidisciplinary approach is useful to optimize the management of patients with these conditions. Although there is no doubt...

Modern cardiovascular science has produced a revolutionary new idea: the heart acts not merely as a pump, but as a "gland", that is as a regulator of circulatory homeostasis and salt-water balance. This book combines the classical heamodynamic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783662121160Author Erland ErdmannFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Steinkopff DarmstadtPublisher Steinkopff DarmstadtWeight(grams) 429g

The past years have witnessed considerable progress in the field of fundamental research in cardiology. Nevertheless, numerous problems and controversial concepts remain. Some of these controversies concern relatively simple issues, e. g. the question of...

Scientific progress with respect to the important role of various lipids in myocardial function and the dearrangements of lipid metabolism underlying ischaemic heart disease(s) has been con siderable in recent years. In 1986 alone, an overall number ofl...

Since the development of the first laser generator by Maiman in 1960, laser energy has gained increased interest and has subsequently been used in various fields of applica- tion. Due to its high energy density, combined with a sharply defined...

Over the past decade, rapid progress had been made in elucidating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of new blood vessel formation in both health and disease. Lack of sufficient angiogenesis (new capillary development) and collateral formation...

Angiocardiography has undergone tremendous development. It currently repre- sents the imaging system offering the highest resolution and greatest detail information. A widely applicable, complex technique able to meet high standards was required by the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788170174592Author Sampath A. KumarFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Abhinav PublicationsPublisher Abhinav Publications

This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, edited by Allen Jeremias, is devoted to Intravascular Physiology. Dr. Jeremias assembled a group of expert contributors to review the following topics: Evolution of Coronary Physiology - Basic Concepts of...

Pericardial disease is a broad term that describes a wide range of pathologies. The clinical aspects of pericardial disease encompass acute pericarditis, pericardial tamponade, pericardial effusion, constrictive pericarditis, and effusive-constrictive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943886852Author Barry CohenFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Addicus BooksPublisher Addicus BooksWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 215mm * 139mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942909156Author Adrian BaranchukFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Cardiotext PublishingPublisher Cardiotext PublishingWeight(grams) 361g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935395881Author Mohammad ShenasaFormat PaperbackPage Count 246Imprint Cardiotext PublishingPublisher Cardiotext PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935395225Author Mark G. DaviesFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint Cardiotext PublishingPublisher Cardiotext PublishingWeight(grams) 860g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935395041Author Laurent MacleFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Cardiotext PublishingPublisher Cardiotext PublishingWeight(grams) 797g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935395003Author Philip J. PodridFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Cardiotext PublishingPublisher Cardiotext PublishingWeight(grams) 1179g

Most postgraduate examinations now include radiographic interpretation. This may be presented as a slide show of as a film-viewing session. Radiographs and other imaging modalities are also used ubiquitously in the viva section of most such examinations...

The main aim of this book is to evaluate the concept of stress and provide tools for physicians to identify patients who might benefit from stress management. This will incorporate a detailed description of the physiological and pathophysiological...

Practical simple reference for understanding current management of heart failure Provides pathophysiology and pharmacology to explain the key points Focuses mostly on patient management issuesBook InformationISBN 9781848821842Author John. D...

Recently, there have been several major advances in our understanding of the causes of diseases affecting the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin and blood vessels. This book offers a concise and carefully composed collection of reviews on vascular biology. Each...

Experimental and clinical evidence supports the view that the activation of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system is involved in cardiovascular pathology including hypertension, heart failure, myocardial ischemia, and atherosclerosis. The present...

Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries, but is quickly becoming an epidemic in such well-populated countries as China, India, and other developing nations. Cardiovascular research is the key to the prevention,...

The aim of Molecular Cardiology: Methods and Protocols is to document state-of-the-art molecular and genetic techniques in the area of cardiology. These modern approaches enable researchers to readily study heart diseases at the molecular level and will...

A cutting-edge review of the latest findings on the complexities of platelet function and the various means of inhibiting platelet clot formation. The authors delineate an up-to-date picture of platelet biology and describe methods for assessing platelet...

This practical volume highlights traditional, novel, and evolving aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE). The contributors comprise an international team of experts. Important aspects of diagnosis, risk stratification, and...

A collection of new and essential molecular techniques for cardiovascular research. These readily reproducible methods range widely from producing congenic, consomic, transgenic, and knockout models of hypertension to the gene transfer of specific...

A comprehensive review of all aspects of hypertension in the elderly using the most current clinical data. Topics range from basic concepts, epidemiology and trials, and evaluation and management, to pharmacologic treatment, special populations, and...

An interdisciplinary panel of pioneers and opinion leaders review the basic, preclinical, clinical, and developmental pathways to new treatment strategies, such as therapeutic angiogenesis and myogenesis. The authors take advantage of new biological...

Advancements in medical imaging technology over recent years have revolutionised the management and treatment of all aspects of health care. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have led to the development of reconstruction software that...

Today, women have many family-related responsibilities, as well as actively working to contribute to society's productivity. If a woman has any chronic disease such as heart disease, all family members are affected negatively from the illness. Also,...

Perhexiline, 2-(2,2-dicyclohexylethyl) piperidine, was originally developed as a prophylactic anti-anginal drug in the late 1960s. It was initially a popular and effective treatment for angina, having the almost unique property compared to other agents...

Advances in endovascular therapy have allowed interventional radiologists to contribute to the management of visceral arterial aneurysms for not only elective interventions but also for urgent procedures in patients presenting visceral arterial aneurysm...

You are at risk for heart disease or concerned your heart condition might worsen. Your doctor urges you to change your lifestyle--exercise more, stop smoking, lose weight, smell the roses. You follow this advice for a while. But soon, you're back to your...

Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases affecting the heart. As of 2007, it is the leading cause of death in the United States,England, Canada and Wales, killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone. Heart...

Atherosclerosis is a degenerative condition in which arteries build up deposits called plaques (atheromas) which consist of lipids (mainly cholesterol), connective tissue and smooth muscle cells originating from the arterial wall. Plaques develop quietly...

Atherosclerosis is a degenerative condition in which arteries build up deposits called plaques (atheromas) which consist of lipids (mainly cholesterol), connective tissue and smooth muscle cells originating from the arterial wall. Plaques develop quietly...

Hypertension is a major cause of cerebral accidents, cardiac disease and renal failure. Essential or secondary hypertension occur in between 15-20% of the population. The leading risk factors are family history, race, stress, obesity, a high intake of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591030850Author M. AhmedPage Count 6Imprint Borm Bruckmeier PublishingPublisher Borm Bruckmeier PublishingWeight(grams) 95g