Adult congenital heart disease

Guides practicing physicians in the practical aspects of how to diagnose and treat patients with congenital heart disease* Reviews the most common congenital cardiac anomalies seen in practice* Focuses on both clinical evaluation and diagnostic imaging modalities as well as practical management issues, as well as when to refer patients to tertiary care centres* Each chapter is preceded by a case study to exemplify the issues which may be challenging in practical management

NO PGLN : WG 220 ADU 2009
NO ID : 003684
ISBN : 9781405178204
STATUS : OK

Complications in vascular surgery

Experienced surgeons describe the pitfalls of noninvasive vascular testing and the cardiopulmonary and renal complications of vascular surgery, endovascular intervention, venous disease, arterial intervention, and endovascular stent-graft complication in aneurysm repair. B&w surgical and equipment photos, micro images, and anatomical drawings are included. The first edition was published as Complications in Vascular Surgery, Victor M. Bernhard and Jonathan B. Towne, eds., 1991, by Quality Medical Publishing, Inc., St. Louis. Towne (surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin) and Hollier (surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine) have added a new section on the emergence of endovascular treatments and their increasing use in peripheral vascular surgery, reflecting changes in the field since the first edition.


NO PGLN : WG 170 COM 2004
NO ID : 003683
ISBN : 9780824747763
STATUS : OK

Cardiovascular disease in the elderly

Certain to become the most trusted source in geriatric cardiology, this Third Edition compiles the latest studies and expertise on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of cardiovascular disease in the elderly patient?tracking the rapid pace of innovation in the field with in-depth explorations of the most recent clinical trials and advances in vascular biology, cardiology, and cardiovascular surgery for influential developments in disease prevention and management.

NO PGLN : WG 100 CAR 2004
NO ID : 003681
ISBN : 9780824747695
STATUS : OK

Mastery of vascular and endovascular surgery

This new addition to the acclaimed Mastery of Surgery series guides readers step by step through all vascular surgical procedures, both open and endovascular. In the tradition of the series, this text/atlas is written by the world's master surgeons and richly illustrated throughout with detailed drawings, photographs, and imaging scans. Coverage of each procedure begins with indications, contraindications, preoperative preparation, anatomy, and patient management, followed by step-by-step descriptions of operative technique and pitfalls. For diseases in which open and endovascular approaches are used for different indications, both approaches are presented with discussions of when and why each is preferable. Each chapter ends with an editor's comment.

NO PGLN : WG 170 MAS 2006
NO ID : 003641
ISBN : 0781753317

STATUS : OK

Secondary Hypertension: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Twenty-six international specialists present the most current knowledge on the essential clinical, diagnostic, and treatment aspects of secondary hypertension. The text treats in detail the forms likely to be considered in persons with suggestive clinical features or resistant hypertension. Each chapter gives a concise approach to its topic and therefore can be read on its own by those seeking an up-to-date, scientifically accurate review of a particular area. Following two chapters discussing refractory hypertension and the exogenous causes of hypertension, 15 contributions are organized into sections on renal disease, the adrenal cortex, the adrenal medulla, pediatric issues, and sleep apnea.

NO PGLN : WG 340 SEC 2004
NO ID : 002618
ISBN : 1588291413
STATUS : OK

POCKET COMPANION TO BRENNER & RECTOR'S THE KIDNEY

Distilled from the 7th Edition of Brenner & Rector's The Kidney, this new pocket-sized handbook provides readers with essential clinical information on kidney diseases and their management. Comprehensive in scope, it details the key pathophysiologic, diagnostic, and treatment issues in clinical nephrology, including the approach to the patient with kidney disease, the pathogenesis of renal disease, acid-based and electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, renal replacement therapy, and renal transplantation. A perfect portable companion, it delivers quick, easy access to key information.

NO PGLN : WG 340 POC 2005

NO ID : 002583

ISBN : 0721605591

STATUS : OK

ESSENTIALS ATLAS OF HEART DISEASES

A full-color atlas designed to provide all health care professionals with a detailed pictorial presentation of cardiovascular diseases and their treatment. Updated throughout, the Second Edition highlights important points in summary boxes, and features information on new drugs and clinical trials.

NO PGLN : WG 17 ESS 2001
NO ID : 002506
ISBN : 0071376453
STATUS : OK

HYPERTENSION : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

Organized in a reader-friendly format, this reference collects a vast amount of information on the underlying mechanisms of hypertension and applies them to day-to-day clinical practices -- focusing on recent developments in patient management, as well as the molecular, biological, physiological, pathophysiological, and pharmacological facets of hypertension. The guide presents evidence-based information and offers practical approaches to the treatment of the disease. It provides key points and summaries at the beginning of each chapter, illustrations, algorithms, tables, and charts that clarify and highlight critical data, and management and treatment options for general and special populations.

NO PGLN : WG 340 HYP 2005
NO ID : 002511
ISBN : 0824728556
STATUS : OK

ECG INTERPRETATION MADE INCREDIBLY EASY !

Who'd have thought that learning ECG interpretation could be so much fun? This completely updated reference retains all the humor and simplicity of the original. New features include more than 25 practice ECG rhythm strips with answer keys; a chart that lets readers promptly detect the right arrhythmia; entertaining learning aids called "Cheat Sheets"; and "Practice Makes Perfect" -- case study questions and answers that let nurses assess their progress. Contents include ECG fundamentals; sinus node, atrial, ventricular, and junctional arrhythmias; atrioventricular blocks; treatments such as pacemakers and antiarrhythmics; 12-lead ECG interpretation; and more. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.

NO PGLN : WG 140 ECG 2002
NO ID : 001881
ISBN : 1582551359
STATUS : OK

MAJOR CLINICAL TRIALS IN CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPEUTICS

Hypertension; Hypercholesterolemia; Various interventions in primary and secondary prevention; Prevention of artherosclerosis progression; Stable angina and silent myocardial ischemia; Unstable angina and non-q-wave myocardial infarction; Acute myocardial infarction; Post-myocardial infarction; Coronary angioplasty; Arrhythmias; Chronic heart failure; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Venous thromboembolism; Aortic aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease; Stroke; Main classifications used in cardiovascular disease.

NO PGLN : WG 166 HAI 2001
NO ID : 002586
ISBN : 2876713802
STATUS : IN PROCESS

CORE TOPICS IN CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA

This book provides an easy-to-read introduction to the many topics in cardiac anaesthesia for postgraduate trainees undertaking this important part of their training. It is designed to be comprehensive but concise, as well as being a useful and up-to-date 'refresher' and aide memoire for practising anaesthetists at all levels of experience. It will also serve as a valuable quick reference to all key topics for other theatre-based personnel.

NO PGLN : WG 460 COR 2004

NO ID : 002588

ISBN : 0521868416
STATUS : OK