Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Author: Gianfranco Sinagra

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-05-17

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 303013864X

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This open access book presents a comprehensive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy, providing readers with practical guidelines for its clinical management. The first part of the book analyzes in detail the disease’s pathophysiology, its diagnostic work up as well as the prognostic stratification, and illustrates the role of genetics and gene-environment interaction. The second part presents current and future treatment options, highlighting the importance of long-term and individualized treatments and follow-up. Furthermore, it discusses open issues, such as the apparent healing phenomenon, the early prognosis of arrhythmic events or the use of genetic testing in clinical practice. Offering a multidisciplinary approach for optimizing the clinical management of DCM, this book is an invaluable aid not only for the clinical cardiologists, but for all physicians involved in the care of this challenging disease.

Ventricular Arrhythmias
Ventricular Arrhythmias

Author: John M. Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781416062752

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Ventricular arrhythmias cause most cases of sudden cardiac death, which is the leading cause of death in the US. This issue reviews the causes of arrhythmias and the promising new drugs and devices to treat arrhythmias.

Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Author: Barry J. Maron

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 140514615X

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Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is aunique, multi-authored compendium of information regarding thecomplexities of clinical and genetic diagnosis, natural history,and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—the mostcommon and important of the genetic cardiovasculardiseases—as well as related issues impacting the health oftrained athletes. Edited by Dr. Barry J. Maron, a world authority on HCM, and withmajor contributions from all of the international experts in thisfield, this book provides a single comprehensive source ofinformation concerning HCM. Recent advances in the field arediscussed, including the importance of left ventricular outflowtract obstruction, the use of implantable defibrillators for theprevention of sudden death in young people, definition of thegenetic basis for HCM and its role in clinical diagnosis and riskstratification, the development of more precise strategies forassessing the level of risk for sudden death among all patientswith HCM, and the evolution of invasive interventions for heartfailure symptoms, such as surgical management and its alternatives(alcohol septal ablation and dual-chamber pacing). Key Features: Contributions from all experts in the field,representing diverse viewpoints regarding this heterogeneousdisease and related issues in athletes Information to dispel misunderstandings regarding issuesassociated with HCM and cardiovascular disease in athletes The only comprehensive source of information available on thetopic

Diseases of the Chest, Breast, Heart and Vessels 2019-2022
Diseases of the Chest, Breast, Heart and Vessels 2019-2022

Author: Juerg Hodler

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-19

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 3030111490

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This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology.

Cardiovascular Disability
Cardiovascular Disability

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-12-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 030915698X

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus immediately qualify for benefits. In this report, the IOM makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity to determine disability benefits more quickly and efficiently using the Listings.

Atlas of Echocardiography in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Diseases
Atlas of Echocardiography in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Diseases

Author: Maryam Moradian

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-01-04

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 3662623412

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This atlas provides a practical guide to the diagnosis of congenital heart disease using echocardiography in both adults and children. A plethora of high-quality echocardiography images provide practical examples of how to diagnose a range of conditions correctly, including aortic stenosis, tricuspid atresia, coronary artery fistula and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Atlas of Echocardiography in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Diseases describes the diagnostic management of a range of congenital heart diseases successfully in both adults and children. Therefore it provides a valuable resource for both practicing cardiologists who regularly treat these patients and for trainees looking to develop their diagnostic skills using echocardiography.

Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy

Author: Gustav Mattsson

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781789852240

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Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle with diverse etiologies ranging from myocarditis to gene mutations. They are classified according to morphology and function, and then further categorized based on whether they are familial or non-familial and based on specific etiologies. This book examines the various cardiomyopathies, including arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and dilated cardiomyopathy, as well as their genetic basis.

Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathies

Author: Jose Milei

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2013-06-12

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9535111035

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The disease of the heart muscle may occur secondarily to common diseases, such as ischemic, hypertensive and valvular, among others. However, there is a group of conditions with intrinsic myocardial involvement from gene or multifactorial etiology, and high morbidity and mortality that represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the physician. The book is focused on these cardiomyopathies, its features, its pathophysiology and its relation to sudden death. Mention is made also on general aspects, like ecocardiographic findings and myocardial contractile reserve, specific as pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms and cardiomyopathies in special populations. Special attention was deserved to cardiomyopathies in pediatrics, diabetic patients and women, as well as to the cases of chronic heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Calcium Signalling and Disease
Calcium Signalling and Disease

Author: Ernesto Carafoli

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-09-29

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 1402061919

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Authors highlight several promising discoveries in the field of calcium signaling that provide new information about both genetic and acquired pathologies. Their discussions will give you new insights into the underlying causes of congenital and acquired diseases and point the way to new, even more promising research and therapies.

Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy (DCMi) - Pathogenesis and Therapy
Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy (DCMi) - Pathogenesis and Therapy

Author: Heinz-Peter Schultheiss

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-01-30

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 3764383526

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Cardiomyopathy is one of the most frequent causes of heart failure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities. There are many different causes of the disease, therefore many different kinds of cardiomyopathies exist. This volume, written by a leading expert, focuses on inflammatory CM, belonging to the Dilated Cardiomyopathies (DCMi). It covers epidemiology/prognosis, pathology, immunology, diagnosis and treatment strategies.