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Herbal Bioactive-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Challenges and
Opportunities provides a wide-ranging, in-depth resource for herbal
bioactives, including detailed discussion of standardization and
regulations. The book first explores specific drug delivery systems
such as gastrointestinal, ocular, pulmonary, transdermal, and
vaginal and rectal. It then discusses novel applications for nano,
cosmetics, nutraceuticals, wound healing and cancer treatment.
Finally, there is a section focusing on standardization and
regulation which includes an enhancement of properties. This book
is an essential resource for pharmacologists, pharmaceutical
scientists, material scientists, botanists, and all those
interested in natural products and drug delivery systems
developments.
Membranes in Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Volume 82, the latest
release in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights new
advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting
chapters from recognized experts on topics such as Sphingolipids in
Vascular Lung Disease, Endothelial Glycocalyx, Cholesterol
Regulation of Endothelial Cell Calcium Homeostasis in Pulmonary
Hypertension, Mechanosensitive Channels and Gap Junction Channels
in EC, Endothelial Protrusions in Junctional Integrity and Barrier
Function, Cortical Actin Dynamics in Endothelial Permeability,
Endothelial Microparticles and Exosomes, Store Operated TRP
Channels and Endothelial Responses, and Caveolin and Endothelial NO
signaling.
Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine, Four Volume
Set offers researchers over 200 articles covering every aspect of
cardiovascular research and medicine, including fully annotated
figures, abundant color illustrations and links to supplementary
datasets and references. With contributions from top experts in the
field, this book is the most reputable and easily searchable
resource of cardiovascular-focused basic and translational content
for students, researchers, clinicians and teaching faculty across
the biomedical and medical sciences. The panel of authors chosen
from an international board of leading scholars renders the text
trustworthy, contemporary and representative of the global
scientific expertise in these domains. The book's thematic
structuring of sections and in-depth breakdown of topics encourages
user-friendly, easily searchable chapters. Cross-references to
related articles and links to further reading and references will
further guide readers to a full understanding of the topics under
discussion. Readers will find an unparalleled, one-stop resource
exploring all major aspects of cardiovascular research and
medicine.
This issue of the Interventional Cardiology Clinics edited by Jason
Rogers covers various approaches, techniques, and therapies for
Transcatheter Mitral Value Intervention. Topics include, but are
not limited to: Echocardiographic Imaging of the Mitral Valve for
Transcatheter Interventions, Use of Computed Tomography to Guide
Mitral Interventions, Transseptal Puncture for Mitral
Interventions, MitraClip Therapy for Mitral Regurgitation: Primary
MR, Coronary Sinus-Based Approach to Mitral Regurgitation, and
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America focuses on
Plaque Imaging. Articles will include: 3D carotid plaque MR
imaging, Analysis of multi-contrast carotid plaque MR imaging,
Incorporating carotid plaque imaging into routine clinical carotid
MRA, PET-CT imaging to assess future cardiovascular risk, Utility
of combining PET and MR imaging of carotid plaque, 3D carotid
plaque ultrasound, Contrast-enhanced carotid plaque ultrasound,
Detection of vulnerable plaque in patients with "cryptogenic
stroke," Measuring plaque burden in secondary prevention of
asymptomatic patients with known carotid stenosis, Plaque imaging
in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, Plaque imaging to
decide on optimal treatment: medical versus CEA versus CAS,
Clinical perspective of carotid plaque imaging, and more!
Heart failure is the only cardiovascular disease that is
increasing. The impact on the critical care environment and the
health care system, as a whole, is significant from both a cost and
burden to the system perspective. There are 6.5 million hospital
days a year and nearly $40 billion dollars in yearly health care
costs attributed to heart failure in the United States. There are
more Medicare monies spent for diagnosing and treating heart
failure than any other Diagnosis Related Group. There is a 24%
hospital re-admission rate for this diagnosis which leads to
financial implications for health care systems. The human cost is
also significant. Less than half of Americans diagnosed with heart
failure survive greater than 5 years. The ongoing health care needs
and cost of this chronic disease takes a significant toll on
patients' finances, time and quality of life. Over $2.9 billion
dollars is spent annually on the pharmaceutical management of heart
failure in the United States. This diagnosis is the leading cause
of hospitalization for patients who are 65 years of age and older.
Few health care providers in the critical care environment are not
affected by heart failure on a routine basis. Caring for these
patients and their families is both a challenging and yet a
rewarding experience. This edition will provide critical care
nurses with a comprehensive heart failure review which is essential
in caring for this challenging population given the dynamic health
and critical care environments.
Coronary artery disease continues to be a major cause of morbidity
and mortality in the United States and throughout the world. This
issue of the Heart Failure Clinics provides a contemporary and
concise, yet extensive, review on all aspects of the management of
patients with coronary artery disease. Topics include but are not
limited to: Epidemiology, Traditional and Novel Risk Factors in
Coronary Artery Disease; Acute Coronary Syndromes: Unstable Angina
and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction; Calcium Scoring and
Cardiac Computed Tomography; Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes
Mellitus; Cardiac Syndrome X; and Revascularization Options:
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Percutaneous Coronary
Intervention.
This issue of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics will
focus on stroke rehabilitation and will include articles such as:
Mechanisms of stroke recovery, Insights from basic sciences, Stroke
recovery and predictors of rehabilitation outcomes, Upper limb
motor impairments, Post-stroke spasticity, Communication disorders
and dysphagia, Neuropharmacology of Recovery, Robotic therapy, and
many more.
This issue of Heart Failure Clinics examines the critical role of
team-based care in the management of patients with heart failure.
Articles address Team-Based Care for Prevention, Patients
Hospitalized with Heart Failure, Transitions of Care, Outpatients,
Managing Cardiac Comorbidities, Managing Non-cardiac Conditions,
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Training, External
Telemonitoring, Ambulatory Hemodynamic Cardiac Device Monitoring,
Advanced Heart Failure, and Palliative and End-of-Life Care.
This issue of Cardiology Clinics examines the timely topic of
Lipidology. In addition to the New Recommendations - ACC/AHA Lipid
Guidelines, the issue also includes Familial Hypercholesterolemia;
LDL Apheresis; Lipids in Pregnancy and Women; Diabetes and
Lipidology; Diabetic Dyslipidemia; Fatty Liver Disease; Lipids and
HIV Disease; Residual Risk; and Statins' effects on diabetes,
cognition, and liver safety.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. This
issue of Cardiology Clinics examines following facets of atrial
fibrillation: epidemiology and societal impact, risk factors and
genetics, mechanisms, diagnosis and follow-up, rate versus rhythm
control, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, catheter ablation, surgery,
antithrombotic and anticoagulant therapy, left atrial appendage
exclusion, management of patients with heart failure and structural
heart disease, and novel treatment paradigms.
Cardiac MR is explored in this important issue in MRI Clinics of
North America. Articles will include: MR physics in practice;
Ventricular mechanics: Techniques and applications; MR safety
issues particular to women; Novel MR applications for evaluation of
pericardial diseases; 4D flow applications for aortic diseases; T1
mapping: technique and applications; ARVD: An updated imaging
approach; Imaging the metabolic syndrome; Coronary MRA: how to
optimize image quality; Prognostic role of MRI in nonischemic
myocardial disease; MRI for valvular imaging; MRI for adult
congenital heart disease assessment; Cardiac MRI applications for
cancer patients; Applications of PET-MRI for cardiovascular
disease; Rings and slings, and more.
Vasculitis is a term for a group of rare diseases that have in
common inflammation of blood vessels and there are many types of
vasculitis, and they may vary greatly in symptoms, severity and
duration. Vasculitis can range from mild to life-threatening and
early detection and treatment of severe vasculitis can prevent
permanent damage.
Drs. Stephen Bohan and Josh Kosowsky have assembled a panel of
expert authors for this edition on Cardivascular Emergencies.
Topics include: Ischemia, Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease,
Supreventricular Dysrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Uncommon
Dysrhythmias, Electrophysiology, Pericardial Disease, and Cardiac
Arrest.
This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics will focus on
Responses to Catastrophic Disasters. Article topics include
cultural and spiritual competencies of the healthcare provider in a
disaster, Psychological responses, disaster planning and aftermath,
considerations for elderly and vulnerable populations, and forensic
nursing.
Coronary heart disease is the major cause of death in all
industrialized countries. It may present to many hospital
departments so a sound knowledge of managing acute cardiology is
needed. This is a new edition of a widely used, key reference for
health professionals who care for cardiac patients. It is
practical, easy to understand, up to date and with a large resource
of references for further reading. It not only encompasses modern
cardiology practice, but also considers how the patient came to
arrive on coronary care, and what will happen them after they
leave. The combined authorship of doctor and nurse reflects the
close teamwork vital to the management of both patients and their
families. Management of the cardiac patent is a complex process and
this book has a clear approach conveying the necessary information
in an easily understood way. It also has an excellent evidence base
to ensure best practice and should appeal to staff in every cardiac
unit. "a classic text" British Journal of Cardiology "a standard
textbook..highly recommended" Intensive and critical care nursing
journal Up to date coverage of a rapidly developing field Offers a
multi-disciplinary approach to coronary care Easy to read and
therefore easily understood Research/evidence based content ensures
best practice Adds material that reflects the growing literature on
nurse-lead approaches to chest pain assessment, defibrillation,
thrombolysis and specialist clinics (heart failure and
dysrhythmias). Updates content in line with the latest guidelines
from various medical bodies.
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
Encylopedia 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 reference
before approaching the primary literature.
* Coverage of more than 200 topics, including: applied pharmacology
of current and experimental cardiac drugs, gene therapy, MRI,
electron-beam CT, PET scan put in perspective, cardiac tests costs
and justification, and new frontiers in cardiovascular
research
* More than 150 helpful figures and illustrations
* Dr. Khan is a well-published and respected expert in heart and
heart diseases
With a wealth of sound practical advice, from the authors' years of
extensive experience, this book will be invaluable for all those
prescribing aerobic exercise programmes for cardiovascular health
including: general practitioners, physiotherapists, nurses,
exercise instructors and advisors.Covers traditional and
contemporary approaches Many easy-to-use charts for the calculation
of exercise intensities and aerobic exercise programmes Well
referenced and thoroughly tested
The increase of emotional stress has disturbing effects on the
neurohumoral regulation of metabolic processes, especially in
relation to the cardiovascular system, and increases the changes of
organisms developing atherosclerosis. This book studies the effects
on the cardiovascular system (in IHD patients) caused by emotions
of diverse biological qualities (both positive and negative). At
the same time, the relationship between these effects on the
functional activity of various hormonal systems and the blood
coagulation system are studied in order to determine the mechanisms
and development of atherosclerotic processes.
Heart failure occurs in almost epidemic proportions, placing a huge
burden on both the healthcare system, and sufferers and their
families. This can only rise over coming years as the ageing
population, particularly in industrialized countries, increasingly
suffers from heart failure and its related comorbidities. The care
of this group of patients has evolved significantly over recent
years as our knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of
heart failure has developed. It has become evident that supportive
care is integral to comprehensive heart failure care, and this book
provides an evidence-based overview of heart failure aetiology, its
management, and the supportive care required by patients throughout
the course of their disease. Supportive Care in Heart Failure
integrates the complexities of heart failure care, bridging
knowledge bases from cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, general
medicine and palliative care. The book reviews essential
information about epidemiology and pathophysiology of heart
failure, and evidence-based medical, device, surgical and
interdisciplinary management. It addresses the evaluation and
management of quality of life, common symptoms and problems
associated with heart failure, and the holistic approach to
supportive care throughout the course of the illness through the
end of life. Prognostication, communication, and ethical decision
making are reviewed in detail. Heart failure has traditionally
presented a challenge to physicians, as a generally progressive
condition with significant symptoms, a poor quality of life, and
high mortality. But by applying the principles of palliative
medicine, it is possible to offer a supportive care approach that
synthesizes the experience of both the heart failure specialist and
the palliative care physician, and offers the best possible quality
of care to this group of patients.
Eureka: Cardiovascular Medicine is an innovative book for medical
students that fully integrates core science, clinical medicine and
surgery. The book benefits from an engaging and authoritative text,
written by specialists in the field, and has several key features
to help you really understand the subject: Chapter starter
questions - to get you thinking about the topic before you start
reading Break out boxes which contain essential key knowledge
Clinical cases to help you understand the material in a clinical
context Unique graphic narratives which are especially useful for
visual learners End of chapter answers to the starter questions A
final self-assessment chapter of Single Best Answers to really help
test and reinforce your knowledge The book starts with the First
Principles chapter which clearly explains the key concepts,
processes and structures of the cardiovascular system. This is
followed by a Clinical Essentials chapter which provides an
overview of the symptoms and signs of cardiovascular disease,
relevant history and examination techniques, investigations and
management options. The Disease-based chapters give concise
descriptions of all major disorders, e.g. ischaemic heart disease,
hypertension and heart failure, each chapter introduced by engaging
clinical cases that feature unique graphic narratives. The
Emergencies chapter covers the principles of immediate care in
situations such as cardiac arrest and acute MI. An Integrated care
chapter discusses strategies for the management of chronic
conditions across primary and other care settings Finally, the
Self-Assessment chapter comprises 80 multiple choice questions in
clinical Single Best Answer format, to thoroughly test your
understanding of the subject. The Eureka series of books are
designed to be a 'one stop shop': they contain all the key
information you need to know to succeed in your studies and pass
your exams.
Now in its sixth edition, Robert M. Bojar's Manual of Perioperative
Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery remains the go-to practical guide for
all of those involved in the care of the cardiac surgery patient.
Written in outline format, it provides a comprehensive, detailed,
and clearly explained review of cardiac surgical disease and
perioperative management that is of value to practicing cardiac
surgeons as well as to cardiologists, residents, fellows, advanced
practice providers, critical care and floor nurses, perfusionists,
and medical students. Extensively rewritten with updated references
to incorporate the latest concepts, guidelines, protocols, and
medications used in cardiac surgical practice, this classic text
retains the pragmatic features that have made it the gold standard
reference that clinicians have used worldwide for the past 30
years. Highlights include: Full coverage of cardiac surgical
diseases, including pathophysiology, indications for surgery per
guidelines, and figures of operative procedures and diagnostic
techniques, with a panoply of examples Chronologic evaluation of
patients from preoperative assessment to intraoperative
considerations to postoperative care for each procedure Extensive
chapters discussing organ system management in the ICU, followed by
a discussion of later postoperative management and problems
Incorporation of newer techniques (TAVR, Mitraclip, etc.) within
the chronologic format Easy access to information using an outline
format, markers on the free edges to identify chapters, synopsis
pages at the beginning of each chapter, and a comprehensive index
to provide easy referencing within the text Updated references
throughout that are available from on-line resources 21 appendices
summarizing order sheets, protocols, commonly used drug doses, body
mass index, and other important information Praise for the fifth
edition: "Surgeons are frequently asked to recommend a text that
can be used to guide the care of their patients. This comprehensive
text is the standard by which any other text should be judged."
Critical Care Medicine "It remains a classic and a must have for
anyone involved in cardiac surgery." Perfusion.com
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