Cardiovascular Medicine Books

A guide to identification and interpretation of abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns, written for medical students, nurses and junior doctors. This book emphasises on the practical application of the ECG.

Covers important aspects of ICD therapy with full-page illustrations, accompanying text and representative ICD recordings. Suitable for health care workers involved with ICD patients, this title includes a CD-ROM.

Helps to understand and utilize the nuclear cardiology technology. This title offers comprehensive coverage of the technical aspects of performing myocardial perfusion imaging. It is of interest to cardiologists or cardiology technicians.

As life expectancy is extended, the incidence and occurrence of Aortic Aneurysms are becoming increasingly common. Until recently, the treatment of aortic disease was primarily surgical, carrying a high mortality rate among the high risk elderly population. In Aortic Aneurysms: Pathogenesis and Treatment, Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr., Enrique Criado, and a panel of distinguished physicians ...

The etiology of coronary heart disease and stroke has been known for decades to be multifactorial a an increasing risk of both CHD and stroke has been shown to have a graded continuous relationship with rising BP and total cholesterol across the whole BP and cholesterol ranges. The coexistance of other risk factors, such as smoking, obesity and age, has been shown to result in a dramatically ...

Over the last century the ECG has been used by clinicians to make major clinical decisions with regard to electric pacing, the use of thrombolytic drugs in acute myocardial infarction and the timing of surgery. In conjunction with a chest X-ray and the echocardiogram it is a fundamental part of the initial investigation of a patient with suspected heart disease. These electrical squiggles have ...

Presents a visual compendium of CMR images, photomicrographs, anatomic illustrations, tables, and charts paired with extensive legends and explanations drawn from peer-reviewed literature. This atlas focuses on research involving coronary artery diseases and anomalies, congestive heart failure, atherosclerotic plaques, and asymptomatic disease.

Presents a review of the malformations of the right ventricle with an emphasis on the ability of the ventricle to support circulation and the results of right heart malformations on circulation.

Angioplasty is the mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel. These obstructions are often caused by atherosclerosis. Angioplasty has come to include all manner of vascular interventions typically performed in a minimally invasive or percutaneous method. This book presents advances in this field.

Covers topics including home blood pressure; secondary hypertension; information on newer agents such as nebivolol, aliskiren, and new vasopeptidase inhibitors; the possible role and pharmacology of renin inhibition; and, American and European guidelines for antihypertensive treatment and their influence on physician practice.

Suitable for cardiology professionals who rely on echocardiographic imaging techniques, this work covers the various areas of echocardiography, from diagnostic basics to cutting edge techniques, such as three-dimensional imaging, contrast imaging, and tissue Doppler imaging.

Uses humor, cartoons, and personal stories to walk you through the ECG process - from finding a heartbeat, to monitoring an electrocardiogram, to interpreting the heart rhythm. This book features a 'Flip and See' section that allows you to view normal ECGs on one side of the page and abnormal ECGs on the other.

A four-color atlas that offers information in the field of nuclear cardiology. It includes legends and reference listings for hundreds of illustrations. It covers topics such as nuclear imaging, myocardial blood flow, risk stratification, patient management, myocardial innervation, and many others.

A guide on acute and chronic venous disease, venous malformations and lymphatic disorders. It discusses the knowledge on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, diagnostic imaging, medical, endovascular and surgical management. It takes an account of the developments in these areas.

Sets out the problems of dealing with, and the treatment for, difficult hypertension. The international contributors offer guidelines on how they personally would tackle the problem. The book is critical of the available evidence but also provides practical and clear guidelines for clinicians.

There has been a revolution in our understanding of hypercholesterolemia and its effect on clinical coronary artery disease. This work takes this complex subject and puts it into context for the non-specialist. It outlines the basis for the view that aggressive lipid lowering in selected individuals is an imperative in controlling coronary events.

This text includes chapters on the clinical profile of important vascular diseases, such as pulmonary hypertension, atherosclerosis and stroke, as well as chapters on various underlying biological mechanisms.

Advanced Management of Atrial Fibrillati.

Addressing the debate over whether carotid and angioplasty and stenting are superior to surgical carotid endarterectomy, this text offers guidance as to which techniques could be used. The pitfalls and complications encountered are presented alongside a variety of tips and tricks to ensure a good result.