Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Author: A. Geibel

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 3642511902

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The value of echocardiography in the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism.- New developments in the thrombolytic therapy of venous thrombosis.- Mechanism of blood coagulation. Newer aspects of anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy.MR-angiography in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.Scintigraphy-ventilation/perfusion scanning and imaging of the embolus.- Clinical course and prognosis of acute pulmonary embolism.- The molecular mechanisms of inherited thombophilia.

Pulmonary Embolism, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine
Pulmonary Embolism, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Author: Peter Marshall

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-08-29

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0323613772

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This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, edited by Drs. Peter Marshall and Wassim Fares, focuses on Pulmonary Embolism, with topics including: Clinical Probability Tools for DVT, PE, & Bleeding; Prevention of DVTs and Pulmonary Emboli: General Measures and High-Risk Populations; Diagnosis of DVTs and PEs: New Imaging Tools and Modalities; Perfusion Defects Misdiagnosed as Pulmonary Emboli; The Vicious Cycle of Hypercoagulability and Pulmonary Hypertension; VTE in Special Populations; Preganncy and Thrombo-embolic Disease; Challenges and Changes to the Management of PE in the Emergency Department; The Value of Bedside Echocardiogram in the Setting of Acute & Chronic Pulmonary Embolism; Management of Low-Risk PE; Update on the 'Novel' and Direct Oral Anticoagulants; Risk Stratification: Definitive/Aggressive Treatment of Hemodynamically Stable but Intermediate Risk Patients; Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT); Surgical and Other Interventions for DVTs; IVC Filters; Catheter-Based Therapies of Pulmonary Emboli; Surgical-Based Therapies for PEs; and Chronic Thrombo-embolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH).

Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Author: Stavros V. Konstantinides

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-12-31

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1597452874

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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 differential treatment of patients with PE are presented in a concise, yet comprehensive manner. Emphasis is placed on specific issues related to PE, including pregnancy, cancer, thrombophilia, and air travel.

Pulmonary Hypertension, an issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine
Pulmonary Hypertension, an issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Author: Aaron B Waxman

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-02-05

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0323734022

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This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest-edited by Dr. Aaron B Waxman and Dr. Inderjit Singh, is focused on Pulmonary Hypertension. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to: Integrative omics to characterize and classify pulmonary vascular disease, Contemporary Pharmacotherapeutic Approach in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Personalized Medicine: The Future Management of Pulmonary Hypertension Requires A New Taxonomy, Sex differences in Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Author: Terence K. Trow

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-12-28

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0323277934

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Guest editor Terence K. Trow has assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Articles include: Epidemiology of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pathology of Pulmonary Hypertension, Genetics of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Diagnosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension Owing to Left Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension due to Lung Disease and/or Hypoxia, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated with Congenital Heart Disease, World Health Organization Group 5 Pulmonary Hypertension, and more!

Clinical Respiratory Medicine E-Book
Clinical Respiratory Medicine E-Book

Author: Stephen G. Spiro

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 1005

ISBN-13: 1455723290

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Clinical Respiratory Medicine provides practical guidance to help you more effectively diagnose and manage the full range of pulmonary disorders, including those seen in today's most challenging patient populations. In print and online, this medical reference book delivers the answers you need to ensure the best outcomes. - Better manage and treat patients with pulmonary disease with complete clinical coverage of the critical information relevant to your everyday practice, presented in a templated, user-friendly format. - Find critical information quickly with the help of diagnostic algorithms. - Test your knowledge of respiratory medicine with the help of 400 brand-new review questions. - Watch and learn. Over 25 videos of practical procedures are available online at www.expertconsult.com. - Thoroughly understand the needs and recognize co-morbidities of particular patient populations through entirely new chapters on lung structure, echocardiography, and obesity and its effects. - Access the latest research and advancements in lung cancer, benign tumors, and the importance of pulmonary physiology in understanding lung function and the disease processes that occur.

Emergency Radiology COFFEE Case Book
Emergency Radiology COFFEE Case Book

Author: Bharti Khurana

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-04-07

Total Pages: 683

ISBN-13: 1107690765

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This book of 85 index cases is organized by clinical presentations that simulate real-life radiology practice in the emergency department. Companion cases spanning the differential diagnoses and spectrum of disease provide hundreds more examples for a fast, focused, effective education we like to call COFFEE (Case-Oriented Fast Focused Effective Education).

Exercise Physiology, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine
Exercise Physiology, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Author: Denis O'Donnell

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-05-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 0323678386

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This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, edited by Dr. Denis O'Donnell and Dr. Alberto Neder, focuses on Clinical Respiratory Physiology. Articles include: The Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea; The Physiology of Mechanical Ventilation; Exercise Pathophysiology in Congestive Heart Failure; Control of Breathing; Breathing at Extremes; Exercise Pathophysiology in Interstitial Lung Disease; Importance of Physiology in Clinical Decision-Making in the ICU; Pulmonary Hypertension and Exercise; Physiologic Effects of Oxygen Supplementation During Exercise in COPD; Benefits and Pitfalls of DLCO measurements in Clinical Practice; Cardio-pulmonary Interactions in COPD-CHF; Exercise Physiology in COPD; Dyspnea of Unknown Origin: The Role of Exercise Testing; Assessment of Ventilatory Limitation During Exercise; Respiratory Muscle Assessment in Clinical Practice; Exertional Periodic Breathing in Heart Failure; and Strategies to Increase Physical Activity in Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Chest Imaging, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine
Chest Imaging, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Author: David A. Lynch

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-06-25

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0323388817

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This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Chest Imaging. Drs. Lynch and Chung have assembled an expert panel of authors on the topics of:Approach to chest CT, CT screening for lung cancer,The solitary pulmonary nodule, Staging of lung cancer, Imaging of infections, ICU imaging, Pulmonary vascular diseases, Occupational and environmental lung disease, Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, Connective tissue disease-related thoracic disease and more!

Critical Care , An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, E-Book
Critical Care , An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, E-Book

Author: Gregory A. Schmidt

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-09-20

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0323896839

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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.