Heart Failure: An Issue of Medical Clinics

Deedwania, Prakash C.

ISBN 10: 1455738921 / ISBN 13: 9781455738922

Verlag: W B Saunders Co, 2012

1st edition. 1 pages. 9.13x6.06x0.63 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers __1455738921

Inhaltsangabe:

This important issue of Medical Clinics provides essential updates in heart failure. The following topics are covered: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and general approach for heart failure; symptoms, signs, diagnostic studies, and prognostic significance of systolic versus diastolic heart failure; the appropriate use of biomarkers; oral versus intravenous diuretic therapy; guideline-based therapy including RAAS blockade, beta-blockade, and aldosterone antagonist, appropriate use of AICD and biventricular pacing; role of ventricular assist device; pathophysiological consideration and management approaches in acute decompensated heart failure; pathophysiology and current approaches to cardiorenal syndrome; heart failure with other comorbidities including diabetes, obesity, anemia, and cancer; heart failure and atrial fibrillation; and the role of disease management strategies in heart failure.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Heart Failure: An Issue of Medical Clinics
Verlag: W B Saunders Co
Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Brand New