UID:
almahu_9948026319702882
Format:
1 online resource (xviii, 653 pages) :
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illustrations
ISBN:
1-280-63067-1
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9786610630677
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0-08-045481-X
Series Statement:
Gale eBooks
Content:
The Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is an accurate and reliable source of in-depth information on the diseases that kill more than 12 million individuals worldwide each year. In fact, cardiovascular diseases are more prevalent than the combined incidence of all forms of cancer, diabetes, asthma and leukemia. In one volume, this Encyclopedia thoroughly covers these ailments and also includes in-depth analysis of less common and rare heart conditions to round out the volume's scope. Researchers, clinicians, and students alike will all find this resource an invaluable tool for quick referenc
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Description based upon print version of record.
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Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgments; Aging and the Heart; Glossary; I. The Size of the Problem; II. Effects of Aging on the Heart and Vascular System; A. Gross Anatomy; B. Histological Changes; C. Biochemical Changes; D. Electrical Conduction System; E. Valvular Changes; III. Cardiovascular Therapy in the Elderly; A. Thrombolytic Therapy; B. Percutaneous Intervention; C. Beta-Blocker Therapy; D. Calcium Antagonists; IV. Research Implications; Bibliography; Alcohol and the Heart; Glossary; I. Alcohol and Coronary Heart Disease
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A. Alcohol and HDL CholesterolB. Alcohol Consumption and Hemostatic Factors; II. Alcohol and Hypertension; III. Alcohol and Heart Failure; IV. Alcohol and Cardiomyopathy; A. Susceptibility and Pathogenesis; B. Pathology; V. Alcohol and Abnormal Heart Rhythms and Abnormal Electrocardiograms; VI. Alcohol and Coagulation Factors and Stroke; VII. Type of Alcohol Consumption; A. Red Wine versus White Wine; B. French Red Wine versus German White Wine; VIII. Perspective; Bibliography; Altitude and Pulmonary Edema; Glossary; I. Signs and Symptoms; II. Mechanisms; III. Management; IV. Clinical Study
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V. Perspective and Research ImplicationsBibliography; Anatomy of the Heart and Circulation; Glossary; I. Anatomic Features; A. Muscle Wall/Myocardium; B. Pericardium; C. Chambers of the Heart; D. Coronary Arteries; II. Circulation of Blood; A. The Heart is a Simple Pump; B. Systemic Circulation; Bibliography; Anderson-Fabry Disease; Glossary; Bibliography; Anemia and the Heart; Glossary; I. Anemia And Heart Function; II. Clinical Studies; Bibliography; Aneurysm; Glossary; I. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; A. Pathogenesis; B. Signs and Symptoms; C. Treatment; D. Clinical Studies
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II. Thoracic Aortic AneurysmA. Signs and Symptoms; B. Treatment; III. Aortic Dissection; A. Signs and Symptoms; B. Diagnostic Testing; C. Management; IV. Berry Aneurysm; Bibliography; Angina; Glossary; I. Size Of The Problem; II. Pathophysiology; A. Overview; B. Atheroma; C. Mechanism of Pain; III. Diagnosis; A. Pain Pattern; B. Activities that Precipitate Angina; IV. Disease Processes Causing Angina; V. Stable And Unstable Angina; A. Case History; B. Tests Required to Confirm Diagnosis; VI. Nondrug Treatment; A. Weight Reduction Effects; B. Exercise; C. Smoking; D. L-Arginine
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VII. Drug TreatmentA. Nitrates; B. Beta-Blockers; C. Calcium Blockers (Antagonists); D. Aspirin; E. Statins; F. Anti-Inflammatory Agents; G. Newer Agents: Nicorandil; H. Ranolazine; VIII. Hypertension; IX. Angina Patients With Heart Failure; X. Silent Ischemia; XI. Variant Angina (Prinzmetal's Angina); XII. Unstable Angina/Acute Coronary Syndrome; A. Pathophysiology and Symptoms; B. Management; Bibliography; Angioplasty/Coronary Balloon; Glossary; I. Procedure; II. Indications; A. Stable Angina; B. Acute Heart Attacks; C. Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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III. Contraindications and Limitations
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-406061-7
Language:
English
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