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Acute Renal Failure in the Intensive Therapy Unit (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990): David Bihari,... Acute Renal Failure in the Intensive Therapy Unit (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
David Bihari, Guy Neild
R1,349 R843 Discovery Miles 8 430 Save R506 (38%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A workshop was organised in order to achieve multi-discipli- nary review of the pathogenesis and management of acute failure, particularly as it occurs and is managed in intensive therapy units. The book deals with the realities and practicalities of this important area of acute medicine. Each chapter is followed by a discussion, so that a concen- sus view is obtained from an international body of experts.

Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007): S. Bert Litwin Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007)
S. Bert Litwin
R5,779 Discovery Miles 57 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thorough revision of Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery features 700 vividly reproduced intraoperative images taken with a special side-mounted flash. They convey exquisite perception of depth in the operative field in full color. The atlas presents surgical techniques for the full spectrum of cardiac congenital anomalies. This includes revised and updated text on many topics such as repair of straddling tricuspid valve associated with the posterior ventricular septal defect. Throughout the text, the carefully labeled photographs provide vivid representation of three-dimensional spatial relations of congenital anomalies and surgical anatomy.

Landmark-Based Image Analysis - Using Geometric and Intensity Models (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001):... Landmark-Based Image Analysis - Using Geometric and Intensity Models (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001)
Karl Rohr
R2,907 Discovery Miles 29 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Landmarks are preferred image features for a variety of computer vision tasks such as image mensuration, registration, camera calibration, motion analysis, 3D scene reconstruction, and object recognition. Main advantages of using landmarks are robustness w. r. t. lightning conditions and other radiometric vari ations as well as the ability to cope with large displacements in registration or motion analysis tasks. Also, landmark-based approaches are in general com putationally efficient, particularly when using point landmarks. Note, that the term landmark comprises both artificial and natural landmarks. Examples are comers or other characteristic points in video images, ground control points in aerial images, anatomical landmarks in medical images, prominent facial points used for biometric verification, markers at human joints used for motion capture in virtual reality applications, or in- and outdoor landmarks used for autonomous navigation of robots. This book covers the extraction oflandmarks from images as well as the use of these features for elastic image registration. Our emphasis is onmodel-based approaches, i. e. on the use of explicitly represented knowledge in image analy sis. We principally distinguish between geometric models describing the shape of objects (typically their contours) and intensity models, which directly repre sent the image intensities, i. e., the appearance of objects. Based on these classes of models we develop algorithms and methods for analyzing multimodality im ages such as traditional 20 video images or 3D medical tomographic images."

The Developing Heart: A 'History' of Pediatric Cardiology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... The Developing Heart: A 'History' of Pediatric Cardiology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995)
Catherine A. Neill, E. Phyllis Clark
R5,122 Discovery Miles 51 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Pediatric cardiology is celebrating in the 1990s the 50th anniversary of the beginnings of the age of therapy. This informal `history' describes how the discipline grew from the era of pathologic anatomy to the dawn of therapy, the beginnings of closed heart surgery between 1939 and 1945. That dawn ushered in a remarkable half century of change and growth, leading from clinicophysiologic correlations through the start of open heart surgery in the 1950s. The text celebrates some of the achievements of this vivid and heroic age, and describes how, in the mid 1970s, new surgical and medical approaches, including prostaglandins and Doppler echocardiography, led to successful cardiac treatment in infancy, the `infant era'. Interventional cardiology and the study of childhood arrhythmias began. Now, in the 1990s, a new era emphasising molecular biology and cardiac development is growing from the tools and concepts of the past. The four eras have focused on pathologic anatomy, clinicophysiologic correlations and surgery, heart problems in infancy, and now the developing heart. In each era there have been advances in the four domains of pediatric cardiology, the heart before birth, the normal heart, heart disease and defects, and preventive cardiology. Growth in knowledge has been both episodic and dramatic, yet not a picture of unalloyed achievement. The later chapters discuss some of the problems beginning to be recognised in the new and current `developmental era'. The pioneers of pediatric cardiology, both men and women, are more than eponyms, for each used in new and original ways the tools and concepts available in their era. The interaction of tools and concepts is a theme in this book. Just as the tool of the stethoscope was vital in delineating the clinical profile of ventricular septal defect and patent ductus, the fluoroscope played a role in developing the concept of the Blalock Taussig shunt. Pioneers also include patients and their families, and the book includes some discussion of what little is known of childhood and of the child with heart disease in the four different eras. This is a brief overview of the growth of knowledge of children's hearts from before William Harvey until our own time, and includes references to histories of cardiac surgery and to collections of classic cardiac papers. By its emphasis on the child as the central historic figure, and on the interaction of tools and concepts in the growth of knowledge, the text provides a celebratory approach to the 50th anniversary of modern pediatric cardiology.

Interstitial Fibrosis in Heart Failure (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Francisco Villarreal Interstitial Fibrosis in Heart Failure (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Francisco Villarreal
R4,406 Discovery Miles 44 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Interstitial Fibrosis in Heart Failure, edited by Francisco J. Villarreal, M.D., Ph.D., provides a timely and integrative review of the basics of cardiac extracellular matrix structure. Topics covered include how cardiac remodeling influences its disposition, abundance and function; possible non-invasive techniques for diagnosis; and potential drug-based or molecular therapeutic strategies that may interrupt or even reverse the course of the development of cardiac fibrosis.

This resource for both clinicians and scientists aims to cover state-of-the-art findings relevant to cellular and molecular processes underlying cardiac fibrosis including basic elements of structure, function, diagnosis and treatment.

Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000): Jonathan S. Steinberg Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000)
Jonathan S. Steinberg
R4,377 Discovery Miles 43 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Cardiac surgery is performed on hundreds of thousands of patients a year, and can have an important beneficial impact on the outcomes of patients with coronary and valvular heart diseases. Despite the favorable recovery of most patients, some will have their post-operative period interrupted by the development of atrial fibrillation, with a host of potential complications including stroke. High risk subgroups may develop atrial fibrillation in more than half of cases, and often despite aggressive prophylactic measures. Treatment of atrial fibrillation and its aftermath can also add days to the hospital stay of the cardiac surgical patient. In an era of aggressive cost cutting and optimization of utilization of health care resources, the financial impact of this arrhythmic complication may be enormous. Experimental studies have led to a greater understanding of the mechanism of atrial fibrillation and potential precipitating factors in the cardiac surgical patient. Prophylactic efforts with beta-blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs and atrial pacing are being used, or are being investigated in clinical trials. New methods of achieving prompt cardioversion with minimal disruption of patient care, and prevention of the thromboembolic complications of atrial fibrillation, are also important therapeutic initiatives. This text is designed to aid health care professionals in the treatment of their patients in the recovery period after cardiac surgery, and to instigate additional research efforts to limit the occurrence of, and the complications following, this tenacious postoperative arrhythmia.

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Stored ECGs - Clinical Management and Case Reports (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Stored ECGs - Clinical Management and Case Reports (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Luc J. Jordaens, Dominic A.M.J. Theuns
R3,632 Discovery Miles 36 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This brilliant and highly practical book provides a case-based introduction and primer to the practice of ICD therapy. It contains a huge number of images and includes real-world patient histories. The reader is able to gain extensive practical knowledge of the practice of ICD therapy with the use of these case reports. These concentrate on the skills necessary to increase specialist knowledge of defibrillator therapy practice.

Clinical Psychology and Heart Disease (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): E. Molinari, A Compare, G.... Clinical Psychology and Heart Disease (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
E. Molinari, A Compare, G. Parati
R6,476 Discovery Miles 64 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This comprehensve review of scientific research supporting evidence of the relationship between cardiac disease and psychological condition offers practical suggestions for developing a clinical practice, and proposes directions for future research in the new field of "cardiac psychology." Every chapter is written by world-renowned researchers in the field. A theoretical and practical guide, it will interest physicians, clinical and health psychologists, and all professionals who seek to understand the mind-health link.

Vascular CT Angiography Manual (Paperback, 2011 ed.): Robert Pelberg, Wojciech Mazur Vascular CT Angiography Manual (Paperback, 2011 ed.)
Robert Pelberg, Wojciech Mazur
R1,519 Discovery Miles 15 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite the exponential growth in the use of peripheral CTA in the diagnosis and follow-up of vascular disease patients, practical sources from which to gain valuable expertise in this field remain scarce. There is becoming a great need for experts in the field of peripheral CTA, yet learning this imaging modality may be intimidating and time consuming. Very few if any, small, concise and portable books exist to ease training in this field and current books in this field are overwhelming, difficult to manage, text books that often combine CTA and MRI. A so called " how to manual" and reference guide to explain this technique from beginning to end, which compiles valuable, and difficult to obtain clinical pearls and descriptions of disease processes will be of tremendous value. The Peripheral CT Angiography Manual aims to make learning this intimidating technique and the diseases for which it applies simple and fun.

Collateral Circulation of the Heart (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): Christian Seiler Collateral Circulation of the Heart (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Christian Seiler
R3,433 Discovery Miles 34 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The sober explanation for this book is a call by the Springer-Verlag, London, to edit a publication on 'The functional relevance of the collateral circulation' of the heart. Alternatively, it could be 'sold' as the result of my intention to reduce entropy of 18 years of scientific work on the topic of the coronary circulation, which was itself meant to diminish the amount of 'useless' energy. Such a process of reducing disarray in a system with the aim of grasping it better is related to simplification, which carries the risk of introducing error. This can be exemplified by the historic view of angina pectoris, which used to be simplified as being always fatal, thus obscuring for nearly two centuries the view of a 'self-healing' mechanism such as the collateral circulation of the heart. It would be na?]ve, to assume the present work to be free of erroneous oversimplification, because the very nature of scientific work is related to generating (simple) hypotheses with their subsequent falsification. In that context and bluntly, my primary interest in the field of the collateral circulation was not initiated with a vision of eradicating the consequences of coronary artery disease (CAD) by promoting the growth of natural bypasses. The time for such sizeable ideas had passed in the 1970s with the start of the work by Wolfgang Schaper."

Pediatric Thoracic Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): D.H. Parikh, David Crabbe, Alex Auldist,... Pediatric Thoracic Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
D.H. Parikh, David Crabbe, Alex Auldist, Steven Rothenberg
R5,843 Discovery Miles 58 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This text covers new innovations and concepts in pediatric thoracic surgery practice, basic science and evidence, and the technical aspects of common and rare operative procedures.

It is essential for pediatric surgical trainees and consultants with interest in pediatric thoracic surgery. Providing comprehensive coverage of newer developments, it is also a useful reference work for pediatric and thoracic surgeons and a valuable guide for surgeons (adult or pediatric) managing pediatric thoracic surgery on occasional basis or only during acute emergency.Covering the subjects within pediatric thoracic surgery (non-cardiac) in significant depth, this book acts as a reference text for consultants undertaking pediatric thoracic work as well as for pediatric respiratory, anesthetists and fetal medicine doctors. Topics within this book will also be of interest to pediatric respiratory physicians and pediatric oncologists.

Management of Heart Failure - Volume 2: Surgical (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Jai Raman Management of Heart Failure - Volume 2: Surgical (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Jai Raman
R4,414 Discovery Miles 44 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Surgical Management of Heart Failure brings together the current knowledge on the surgical management of heart failure into one volume. It is designed to have copious illustrations and photographic material that will explain the techniques and surgical management of patients with heart failure in an effective modern format.

Echocardiography in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Wei Li, Michael... Echocardiography in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Wei Li, Michael Henein, Michael A. Gatzoulis
R3,826 Discovery Miles 38 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides cardiologists with access to the wealth of imaging from the Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart and Lung Institute in London to enable them to improve on their own skills and refine their imaging technique. The authors correlate this echocardiography experience with the pathological and surgical aspects of congenital heart defects. They include a review of the pathologic, physiologic and surgical observations of different congenital diseases to assist in understanding the various echocardiographic presentations. The book contains large numbers of echocardiographic images.

Chassin's Operative Strategy in Esophageal Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): C. Henselmann Chassin's Operative Strategy in Esophageal Surgery (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
C. Henselmann; Edited by Carol E.H. Scott-Conner
R3,607 Discovery Miles 36 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

True Atlas, brilliantly illustrated.

Succint review of surgical techniques, including minimally invasive approaches for GERD.

Step by Step descriptions of 13 operative procedures in esophageal surgery.

Significantly lower priced than it's competitors.

Educed from Chassin's Operative Strategies in General Surgery, bound to be a classic.

Heart Failure in Congenital Heart Disease: - From Fetus to Adult (Hardcover, Edition.): Robert E. Shaddy Heart Failure in Congenital Heart Disease: - From Fetus to Adult (Hardcover, Edition.)
Robert E. Shaddy
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book will provide both an evidence base and practical recommendations for the treatment of patients with congenital heart disease. It will be a resource to all health care providers, including pediatric cardiologists, pediatric intensivists, pediatric heart surgeons, fetal specialists, maternal fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, nurses, advanced practice nurses, in addition to trainees in the field. It will summarize world knowledge on the topic of heart failure in patients with congenital heart disease. It will provide an in depth analysis of the current methods of diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. Now that surgical results are at record success rates, more patients with congenital heart disease are surviving, and thus at risk for sequelae from their disease, including heart failure. It will provide evidence based and practical recommendations to the practitioner for the management of heart failure signs and symptoms.

Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics - Modeling and Applications in Heart Failure (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.): Julius M. Guccione,... Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics - Modeling and Applications in Heart Failure (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)
Julius M. Guccione, Ghassan Kassab, Mark B. Ratcliffe
R4,413 Discovery Miles 44 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics provides a cohesive guide to creating mathematical models for the mechanics of diseased hearts to simulate the effects of current treatments for heart failure. Clearly organized in a two part structure, this volume discusses various areas of computational modeling of cardiovascular mechanics (finite element modeling of ventricular mechanics, fluid dynamics) in addition to a description an analysis of the current applications used (solid FE modeling, CFD).

Edited by experts in the field, researchers involved with biomedical and mechanical engineering will find Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics a valuable reference.

Surgery of the Esophagus - Textbook and Atlas of Surgical Practice (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Jakob R Izbicki, Alexander F.... Surgery of the Esophagus - Textbook and Atlas of Surgical Practice (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Jakob R Izbicki, Alexander F. Chernousov, Dieter Broering, Yuri I. Gallinger, Emre F. Yekebas, …
R1,779 Discovery Miles 17 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

While a surgeon many decades agotreated diseases from headtotoe, this concept has evolved, and today some degree of specialization is the rule worldwide. In many countries various boards for sub-specializations are designed, and after a broad training in general surgery, many young surgeons move on further into a specific field. Knowledge of anatomy and precise surgical technique remain the foundation of high quality surgery. A knowledgeable surgeon, equipped with excellent theore- cal and clinical skills, will only be accomplished when he or she masters the - erative techniques of the practice of surgery. The legacy of an academic surgeon or a surgical teacher relies in great part onthe transmission of his or her surgical abilities. Significant influence on the development in esophageal surgery arises from the surgical understanding of the anatomical and functional structures of the esophagus as well as the ongoing developments in the multidisciplinary m- agement in this challenging field of surgery. In bringing forth this atlas, we were motivated by the desire to create a comp- hensive and educational atlas on esophageal diseases, emphasizing all details of pathophysiologies, diagnostic strategies, pre- and postoperative management, and operative techniques covering minimally invasive and open procedures ranging fromstraightforward tomore complex procedures.

Telesurgery (Paperback, 1st ed. 2008. 2nd printing 2008): Sajeesh Kumar, Jacques Marescaux Telesurgery (Paperback, 1st ed. 2008. 2nd printing 2008)
Sajeesh Kumar, Jacques Marescaux
R3,111 Discovery Miles 31 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Written by renowned experts from Australia, Canada, the United States, Asia, and Europe, Telesurgery explains technical issues, digital information processing, and provides collective experiences from practitioners in different parts of the world who perform a wide range of telesurgery applications. This includes transatlantic telesurgery and telesurgery for urology, brachytherapy, Heller myotomy, etc. There are numerous graphics and clinical photographs throughout, which illustrate and illuminate the text well, providing high-quality visual reference material.

Telesurgery lays the foundation for the globalization of surgical procedures, making possible the ability of a surgeon located in one part of the world to operate on a patient located in another.

Vascular Surgery (Paperback, 2009 ed.): J.S.P. Lumley, Jamal J. Hoballah Vascular Surgery (Paperback, 2009 ed.)
J.S.P. Lumley, Jamal J. Hoballah
R5,370 Discovery Miles 53 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The second half of the twentieth century saw vascu- agree or disagree, but will be stimulated to question lar surgery develop from a necessity for hemostasis their surgical management and explore possible - to a mature reconstructive art. However, this was ac- ternatives. companied by increasing patient expectations and The only certainty of the future is that it will bring the introduction of the alternative techniques of dila- change. An essential requirement for facing that tation and stenting. These factors have helped sur- change is multidisciplinary teamwork, and within geons to focus attention on the need for clinical audit that framework to define the roles of endovascular and to define clearly the limitations and standards of and invasive procedures, as well as the place of m- excellence that should be achieved in the specialty. ical management in the prevention and modification Vascular disease remains an extensive problem in of vascular disease.

MCQs in Cardiothoracic Surgery - Sample SBA and EMI Questions - Basic Sciences, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Paperback):... MCQs in Cardiothoracic Surgery - Sample SBA and EMI Questions - Basic Sciences, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Paperback)
Arjuna Weerasinghe; As told to St. Bartholomew's Hospital (London, England), University of London
R2,386 R1,797 Discovery Miles 17 970 Save R589 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book is meant for self revision on topics related to the heart and great vessels as well as the lungs and chest wall. Questions on the basic sciences include developmental abnormalities, normal anatomy and physiology, microbiology and pharmacology. Clinical questions include those related to managing conditions affecting the heart and lungs and mostly relate to the inter phase between medical and surgical management and their definitive surgical management.
The book gives insight into the way diseases of the heart, lung and chest wall are managed from a surgical perspective and may provide useful insight into the surgical management of these conditions to non-surgeon allied professional. It is certainly a useful study companion for the surgeon in training, especially those interested in cardiac or thoracic surgery. Whilst the specialist trainee in cardiothoracic surgery will be great beneficiary general trainees will find useful topics on which revision questions are based. The basic sciences section may even be useful for junior doctors and medical students.
The structure of the questions has been designed as mainly the multiple choice type as the author feels that they are more useful as an aide to revision. The last two chapters are in the form of 'Single Best Answer' type and 'Extended Matching Item' type questions for readers to familiarise themselves with these type of questions.

Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery (Paperback): Myles Edwin Lee Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery (Paperback)
Myles Edwin Lee
R423 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery," best-seller in its field when originally published, has been reissued with a new foreword by Denton A. Cooley, M.D., Surgeon-in-Chief, Texas Heart Institute. Now endorsed by contemporary leaders in cardiac surgery, extracorporeal perfusion, and cardiology, "Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery" has stood the test of time and will introduce a new generation of cardiothoracic surgeons and interventionalists to principles, timeless as they are essential, that enable the outcomes of cardiothoracic procedures, once performed only by surgeons in the operating room, to be successful in new hybrid suites during a transitional period in our history.

Historian Daniel Boorstin has said, "Trying to plan for the future without a sense of the past is like trying to plant cut flowers. No matter what the technical advances are, the same principles that facilitate successful outcomes in surgery (teamwork, communication, vigilance, standardization and simplicity of techniques, anticipation of the next step) apply as well to today's hybrid procedures.

Reading like a medical thriller, "Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery" presents synopses of 43 true cases in which the patients survived, in the expectation that the reader, cast as the surgeon, will determine the cause of the problem and solve it before the patient's demise. The next section identifies the problem and how it was actually resolved by the surgical team. Each case concludes with a detailed discussion and references.

"Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery" has become a resource for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network's safety reporting system (www.CTSNet.org) and was the template used by CTSNet as a teaching tool for theanonymous reporting of near-disasters by cardiac surgeons from around the world.

Written to challenge the reader that the patient's fate depends upon his or her ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and under pressure, this book will continue to provide clinical insight, not only for experienced cardiac surgeons, fellows and residents, but for anesthesiologists, cardiologists, internists, medical students, and nurses, as well.

Cardiac Pacing for the Clinician (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2008): Fred M. Kusumoto, Nora F. Goldschlager Cardiac Pacing for the Clinician (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2008)
Fred M. Kusumoto, Nora F. Goldschlager
R6,604 Discovery Miles 66 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the publication of the first edition of Cardiac Pacing for the Clinician, the use of implantable cardiac devices has expanded rapidly. Certain classes of devices such as implantable loop recorders and cardiac resynchronization pacing systems were not commonly used when the first edition was published, and recent studies have shown that implantable cardioverter defibrillators are beneficial in large, previously unrecognized patient populations at risk for sudden death. In order to meet this demand, cardiologists without special training in electrophysiology or pacing are implanting an increasing number of cardiac devices. It is in this rapidly evolving setting that Cardiac Pacing for the Clinician, Second Edition is being undertaken.

The main focus of this volume will be to provide a practical discussion of the a oenuts and boltsa of implantable cardiac devices. The target audience will be cardiologists in practice and in training as well as nurses, technologists and industry. In addition, it will benefit physicians preparing for certification.

Additions to the new edition will include: Chapters discussing new cardiac devices; Implantation of Left Ventricular Leads for Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing Systems; Identification of Candidates for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy; Follow-Up Issues in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy; Implantable Loop Recorders.

Updates to the existing chapters will include: New Trial Information & Follow-Up of the Newest Generation of Defibrillators; Use of Defibrillators in Patients at Increased Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death due to Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome and Congenital Heart Disease; Updates to Lead Extraction a" NewTechniques and Tools; Cardiac Pacing chapter will shift focus to Cardiac Devices.

This new edition of Cardiac Pacing for the Clinician, Second Edition will become a valuable resource to the general cardiologist and cardiology fellow by providing practical information for managing patients with complex cardiac devices.

Malignant Mesothelioma - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Translational Therapies (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Harvey I. Pass, Nicholas... Malignant Mesothelioma - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Translational Therapies (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Harvey I. Pass, Nicholas Vogelzang, Michele Carbone
R6,314 Discovery Miles 63 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, in which the cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). This lethal disease is associated with asbestos and has vast economic and legal implications. As the disease takes approximately twenty years to manifest itself in humans, a wave of diagnoses is expected in the near future. In the United States alone, an estimated 3,500 - 4,000 patients are diagnosed with mesothelioma annually, and it is estimated that over the next 35 years, more than 250,000 people in Western Europe will be diagnosed with the disease. Malignant Mesothelioma, edited by internationally recognized experts in the field, is a comprehensive text that relates science, pathology, clinical aspects and therapy for mesothelioma under one cover. The book integrates the newest research and advances in its discussions of the disease, covering such topics as carcinogenesis, epidemiology, benchwork, endoscopy, multimodality approaches and treatment. It includes discussions on novel approaches to mesothelioma, such as gene therapy, vaccination strategies and immunotherapy, as well as discussions on the legal and economic aspects of the disease. Over 200 illustrations round out the text. An invaluable reference for the medical oncologist, thoracic surgeon, radiation oncologist, pulmonologist, and benchworker interested in the disease.

Mechanical Support for Heart Failure - Current Solutions and New Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Jamshid H. Karimov,... Mechanical Support for Heart Failure - Current Solutions and New Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Jamshid H. Karimov, Kiyotaka Fukamachi, Randall C. Starling
R5,644 Discovery Miles 56 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive overview of mechanical circulatory support of the failing heart in adults and children. The book uniquely combines engineering knowledge and the clinician's perspective into a single resource, while also providing insights into current and future development of mechanical circulatory support technology, such as ventricular assist devices, the total artificial heart and catheter-based technologies for heart failure. Topics featured in this book include: The history of mechanical circulatory device development. Fundamentals of hemodynamics support. Clinical management of mechanical circulatory devices. Surgical implantation techniques. Current limitations of device therapies in advanced heart failure. Advanced and novel devices in the development pipeline. Opportunities for advancement in the field. Mechanical Support for Heart Failure: Current Solutions and New Technologies is a must-have resource for not only physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students in cardiology and cardiac surgery, but also clinical and basic researchers in biomedical engineering with an interest in mechanical circulatory support, heart failure, and new technological applications in medicine.

Cardiac Reconstructions with Allograft Tissues (Hardcover, 2nd New edition): Richard A. Hopkins Cardiac Reconstructions with Allograft Tissues (Hardcover, 2nd New edition)
Richard A. Hopkins; Contributions by K.E. Karlson; Illustrated by T. Xenakis; Assisted by V.J. Ferrans; Contributions by G.A. Karlson; Assisted by …
R5,860 Discovery Miles 58 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Cryopreserved allograft tissues are now standard materials for the reconstructive cardiac surgeon. Since publication of the first edition ("Cardiac Reconstructions with Allograft Valves") in 1989, the field has progressed dramatically with increased clinical use of cardiovascular allograft tissues, with the development of new surgical techniques, and with advances in the understanding of the fundamentals of valve transplantation biology and cryopreservation. As a result, over two-thirds of the present volume represents new material. Fifty-six authors bring their expertise to thirteen comprehensive, lavishly illustrated sections which discuss the principles of the use of homograft valves, major clinical series of homograft valves for both left and right ventricular outflow tracts, cryopreserved allograft tissue for cardiac reconstruction, cell biology of heart valve leaflets, cryobiology of heart valve preservation, morphological, biochemical, and explant pathology studies of allograft heart valves, allograft valve banking, as well as detailed explanation of surgical techniques for valve and root methods for left and right ventricular outflow tract reconstructions, the Ross operation and variants, and complex reconstructions. A final section presents potential future directions for the field. Over 400 illustrations, created expressly for this book, depict the surgical techniques from the perspective of the surgeon standing at the operating table. All surgeons performing pediatric and/or adult valve replacements and reconstructive cardiac surgeries will benefit from the described methods. Cardiothoracic residents and cardiologists will also find the text useful. It will provide the surgeon with an enhanced understanding of the biological and material properties of allografts and increased familiarity with the range of surgical techniques applicable for the use of these valves, particularly in the successful management of challenging cardiac reconstructions.>

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