Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems: The Consultant's Approach - Couverture souple

Nguyen, Thach N.; Hu, Dayi; Saito, Shuichi; Dave, Vijay; Grines, Cindy L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 087993493X ISBN 13 : 9780879934934

Editeur : Blackwell Futura, 2001

Synopsis

Current trends predict that, by the year 2020, cardiovascular disease (CVD) will be the most common cause of death in the history of the human species. This century alone has seen the rise and recognition of CVD as a global problem, affecting both Western and Eastern populations in ever-increasing numbers. While modern research methods have lead to great strides in understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and decreasing its mortality, CVD still remains a major medical, social, and economic problem. In thirteen chapters, this book identifies clearly the most common cardiovascular problems encountered at the bedside by the consultant cardiologist. It then describes the possible different practical options in the management of these problems. These strategies incorporate data from recent clinical trials, with particular attention paid to specific subsets of patients who may (or may not) benefit from the suggested treatment. The intelligent application of these treatment modalities, tailored to a particular patient and maximized by the personal approach of the individual cardiologist consultant, will hopefully bring about the long-projected better outcome. In addition to common medical management, indications and practical suggestions for catheter-based interventions, endovascular pharmacologic manipulation, and atrial and ventricular pacing or defibrillation, are also addressed. Clinical cardiologists, internists or family physicians, as well as fellows and cardiovascular nurses, will find this book a valuable evidence-based medicine resource in the ongoing, global battle against complex cardiovascular problems.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Thach N. Nguyen, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI Director of Cardiology, Community Health System, St Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN, USA Dr Thach N. Nguyen, is director of cardiology at Community Health System, St Mary Medical Center, Hobart IN. Since 1992, he actively participated in the organization of the Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology, the largest cardiology educational meeting for China. His major publications include Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems (second edition in English, Spanish and Vietnamese 2002. Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (2nd edition Blackwell, Oxford UK, 2003, 3rd edition: 2007 in press). He has academic appointment at Indiana University School of Medicine, honorary professorship of medicine at the Capital University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Geriatric Cardiology of The Central People Liberation Army Hospital 301, Beijing, China. He is editorial consultant for the Journal of Interventional Cardiology, co–editor of the Journal of Geriatric Cardiology. Dayi Hu, MD Dean of TongJi University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China Dr Dayi Hu is Dean of the Medical School of Shanghai Tongji University and Chief of Cardiology Department, People’s Hospital of Peking University Beijing, China. He is the founder of the Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology, the largest cardiology educational meeting for China. His major publications include many Chinese cardiology books for today practice of cardiology in China. He was co–editor ofr the Maangement of Complex Cardiovascular Problems and Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (Blackwell, Oxford UK). He was president of the Chinese Society of Electrophysiology and Pacing. He is currently president elect of the Chinese Society of Cardiology. Moo–Hyun Kim, MD Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories; and Vice Dean, Dong A University Medical School, Dong A University Medical Center, Busan, South Korea Cindy L. Grines, MD Editor–in–Chief, The Journal of Interventional Cardiology; and Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA

Présentation de l'éditeur

What the practicing cardiologist really needs is a text that emphasizes unbiased, up to date information and that places this information into an appropriate context. The third edition of Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems: The Evidence–based Medicine Approach , carefully edited by Dr Thach N. Nguyen and his co–Editors, does precisely this”. From the Foreword by Eugene Braunwald, MD, Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Patients with complex cardiovascular problems pose a special management challenge for both the specialist and the non–specialist. To make the best treatment decisions and avoid potential problems, you need to stay on top of ever–changing standards of care. Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems: The Evidence–based Medicine Approach , Third Edition, supplies dependable information you can use in daily practice. Conveniently boxed summaries give you immediate access to: Critical thinking – presenting new concepts Evidence–based medicine – the key results of important clinical trials Emerging trends – how new information can be applied to improve practice Clinical pearls – advice from master clinicians Take home messages – succinct summaries of each chapter This concise text offers candid advice on incorporating evidence–based data concerning: Acute coronary syndrome ST segment elevation myocardial infarction Hypotension and shock in acute myocardial infarction Care of the patient undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery Care of the patient undergoing non–cardiac surgery Pulmonary hypotension Heart failure Ventricular tachycardia Atrial fibrillation Mitral regurgitation Ischemic stroke Syncope Congenital heart disease in adults Keep Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems: The Evidence–based Medicine Approach , Third Edition, close at hand for the frequent consultation it is sure to receive.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Futura
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 087993493X
• ISBN 13: 9780879934934
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 409
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible