Taking the reader from an understanding of the basic mechanisms of heart failure through to an appreciation of the complexities of heart failure management and the remarkable improvements possible wit
This book introduces pathophysiology and practical heart failure (HF) management at the acute, in-hospital stages during hospitalization and also in the end-stages of HF. Given its increasing incidenc
The inability of the heart to function properly and its incapability to pump blood is known as heart failure. The common causes of heart failure are high blood pressure, valvular heart disease, cardio
This special issue of the Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology on Heart Failure covers the entire spectrum of the field, from the current understanding and definitions of heart failure, to epidemiolo
This issue of Heart Failure Clinics, edited by Drs. Wilbert Aronow and Ali Ahmed, will cover a wide array of topics related to Heart Failure in Older Adults. Subjects covered include, but are not limi
This new edition of Medical Management of Heart Failure will provide the full spectrum of medical options, ICU management and rehabilitation, while also prepare the reader for the second volume of Com
Recognized heart failure expert Brian Jaski, MD, takes the reader through the spectrum of diagnosis and treatment of each of the four stages of heart failure, and reviews important functional classifi
Inflammation in Heart Failure, edited by W. Matthijs Blankesteijn and Raffaele Altara, is the first book in a decade to provide an in-depth assessment on the causes, symptoms, progression and treatmen
This multidisciplinary issue of Heart Failure Clinics examines a critical element in the management and treatment of heart failure (HF)-exercise and rehabilitation. Topics include the reversal of HF-a
Heart failure is an important and ever expanding sub-speciality of cardiology. Many health care professional bodies are now developing specialist expertise in heart failure. This is true for cardiol
Comprehensive guide to heart failure covering emergency treatment, in-patient and out-patient care, special issues, advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathies. Experienced authors from USA and Greece
In 12 chapters, medical specialists from the US address various aspects of heart failure. They cover the global burden of heart failure and challenges in diagnosis; systolic and diastolic heart failur
Management of Heart Failure: Surgical will provide the full spectrum of surgical options, ICU management and rehabilitation, while also referencing heavily the companion volume of Management of Heart
This issue of Heart Failure Clinics focuses on Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease. As more children with congenital heart disease survive into adulthood, their care is becoming an increas
This issue of Heart Failure Clinics is devoted to atrial fibrillation in heart failure. It covers medical management and drug treatment as well as devices and ablation and aims to provide heart failur
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The refined pathophysiologal understanding of the heart failure syndrome together with the surge of new technological advances led to innovative medical and interventional treatment strategies improvi
This issue of Heart Failure Clinics covers comparative-effectiveness research in heart failure. Expert authors review the most current information available about the comparative effectiveness of diff
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular events and death. The coexistence of CKD and heart failure is increasing in prevalence worldwide and requires a unique and
Excellent end of life care for people with heart failure is challenging but possible. Failure to address this aspect of care has serious consequences for patients, their families, clinicians and the u
In the joint American College of Cardiology /American Heart Association classification system, Stage B heart failure refers to patients with structural heart disease but no symptoms of heart failure.
Echocardiography in Heart Failure - a volume in the exciting new Practical Echocardiography Series edited by Dr. Catherine M. Otto - provides practical, how-to guidance on effectively applying echocar
Although the incidence of coronary heart disease is falling, its major complication, heart failure, is increasing in frequency. All health care practitioners will encounter patients with heart failure
For cardiologists and primary care physicians, Mehra (medicine and cardiology, U. of Maryland) compiles 16 chapters that address specific issues in the identification and management of heart failure.
Heart Failure, Second Edition has been updated to provide the latest advancements in heart failure research. Supplemented by more than 200 high-quality figures and illustrations, the book helps cardio
Growing numbers of children with heart failure are reaching adulthood because of successful medical and surgical treatments and improved outcomes of congenital heart surgery. A greater understanding
This volume presents a fresh international perspective on current approaches to treating heart failure. An accessible reference for hospital-based specialists, the book provides an update on rec
Over the years, there has been considerable progress in the diagnosis and management of the syndrome of heart failure, the end-stage of most cardiac diseases. While the outlook for heart failure pati
Heart failure affects over 5 million patients in the United States alone, and is a chronic and debilitating disease. While a number of pharmacologic therapies have shown varying degrees of effectiven
When you're considering device therapy for a patient with heart failure, be sure to consult this concise reference for the latest information on who benefits most from which device. In clear, straigh
Biomarkers - which may be enzymes, hormones, biologic substances, or other markers of cardiac stress and malfunction - appear to have growing clinical importance in heart failure. Many biomarkers app
Both thyroid dysfunction and heart failure show a high prevalence in the adult population. Frequently, in clinical practice, a multidisciplinary approach is useful to optimize the management of patien
Heart failure is an increasingly common occurance in the patient population despite better treatment and management options available to clinicians. The focus is now increasingly turning towards prev
Atlas of Heart Failure will further explore the impressive strides that have been made in the pathophysiology of heart failure at all levels, including molecular changes and the integrated circulator
Heart failure is the biggest killer in the western world, and the prevalence is expected to increase due to aging of the population. Over the past decade there has been an increasing awareness of lef
This book provides a complete, easy-to-use handbook for nurses who see patients with heart failure. In recent years heart failure has become a high priority in health care. With more nurses caring for
Written by recognized leaders in the field, Congestive Heart Failure, Third Edition is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference on all basic and clinical aspects of heart failure. Coverage includes
