Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Diseases: A Clinical Guide - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1588296954 ISBN 13 : 9781588296955

Editeur : Humana Press Inc., 2008

Synopsis

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad category of lung diseases that includes more than 150 disorders characterized by scarring or fibrosis of the lungs. In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Disease: A Clinical Guide, renowned experts provide a state-of-the-art overview of the problems seen by physicians in the clinical management of ILDs. Divided into two sections, the first part provides and update on general issues and introduces both interstitial lung disease and associated pulmonary hypertension. A detailed analysis of the pathology of the various interstitial lung diseases is also provided. The second part addresses specific categories of disease. Bronchiolitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and other conditions are covered, and the use of inspiratory and expiratory high resolution CT scan is discussed as well. This important new text is an invaluable resource for the practicing physician who must be aware of the broad and troubling manifestations of interstitial lung disease.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Renowned experts provide here a state-of-the-art overview of the problems seen by physicians in the management of ILDs. The book provides an update on general issues, detailed analysis of the pathology of ILDs, and addresses specific disease categories.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Humana Press Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1588296954
• ISBN 13: 9781588296955
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 266
• Éditeur: Baughman Robert P., Carbone Roberto G., Bottino Giovanni
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