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Dx/Rx: Valvular Heart Disease

Author(s): Dennis A. Tighe, MD, FACP, FACC, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts
Theo E. Meyer, MBChB, FCP (SA), DPhil, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts
Gerard P. Aurigemma, MD, FACC, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763723859
  • ISBN-10:0763723851
  • Paperback    175 pages      © 2005
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Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of Valvular Heart Disease. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access on the ward or in the clinic!


 

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Pocket-sized and spiral bound for handy reference

 

Organized in a outline bulleted format provides readers with an efficient, convenient resource for finding precise, up-to-date information

 

Tables and figures scattered throughout the manual summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to other suggested readings

 

Covers new diagnostic techniques through noninvasive imaging and the continuing emergence of percutaneous therapy

 

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Preface

Chapter 1.  General Considerations in Valvular Heart Disease

Epidemiology
Clinical Manifestations
Diagnostic Evaluation
Therapeutic Considerations
References

Chapter 2.  Aortic Valve Disease

Aortic Stenosis
     Etiology
     Pathophysiology
     Natural History
     Diagnostic Evaluation
     Therapeutic Considerations
     Controversies in Management
Aortic Valve Sclerosis
Aortic Regurgitation
     Etiology
     Pathophysiology
     Diagnostic Evaluation
     Natural History
     Therapeutic Considerations
     References

Chapter 3.  Mitral Valve Disease

 Mitral Stenosis
      Etiology
      Pathophysiology
      Diagnostic Evaluation
      Natural History
      Therapeutic Considerations
 Mitral Regurgitation
      Etiology
      Pathophysiology
      Diagnostic Evaluation
      Natural History
      Therapeutic Considerations
 Mitral Valve Prolapse
      Etiology
      Pathophysiology
      Diagnostic Evaluation
      Natural History
      Therapeutic Considerations
      References

Chapter 4.  Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease

Tricuspid Regurgitation
     Etiology
     Pathophysiology
     Diagnostic Evaluation
     Therapeutic Considerations
Tricuspid Stenosis
     Etiology
     Pathophysiology
     Diagnostic Evaluation
     Therapeutic Considerations
Pulmonic Regurgitation
     Etiology
     Pathophysiology
     Diagnostic Evaluation
     Therapeutic Considerations
Pulmonic Stenosis
     Etiology
     Pathophysiology
     Diagnostic Evaluation
     Therapeutic Considerations
     References

Chapter 5. Prosthetic Cardiac Valves

Mechanical Heart Valves
Bioprosthetic Heart Valves
Homografts and Autografts
Choice of a Prosthetic Heart Valve
Clinical Features
     Assessment and Follow-up
     Anticoagulation
Complications
     Infective Endocarditis
     Structural Failure
     Prosthetic Obstruction
     Thromboembolism
     Hemorrhage
     Hemolysis
The Pregnant Women with a Mechanical Heart Valve
References


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Dennis A. Tighe, MD, FACP, FACC-University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts

Dennis A. Tighe, MD, FACP, FACC, is Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of the Noninvasive Cardiology Department at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA.

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Theo E. Meyer, MBChB, FCP (SA), DPhil-University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts

Theo E. Meyer, MBChB, FCP (SA), DPhil, is Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program and Professor of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA.

Gerard P. Aurigemma, MD, FACC-University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts

Gerard P. Aurigemma, MD, FACC, works in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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