Valvular Heart Disease

Résumé du livre

This definitive reference in the area has been completely updated to reflect all of the advances in the field. The second edition discusses significant advances in problem management, disease processes, and optimal treatments for patients with valvular heart disease. Designed to fully accommodate the information needs of health practitioners across all specialties, it offers to the cardiologist succinct and practical information on clinical aspects, diagnostic approaches, and medical as well as surgical management options.

• Features individual chapters on special considerations in management of valve disease in pediatric and pregnant patients.
• Includes new data on the myocardial response at the cellular and tissue level.
• References and summarizes ACC/AHA guidelines on valvular heart disease.
• Gives complete guidelines on how and why to surgically treat valve patients.