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Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Cardiovascular medicine
Leveraging Biomedical and Healthcare Data: Semantics, Analytics and
Knowledge provides an overview of the approaches used in semantic
systems biology, introduces novel areas of its application, and
describes step-wise protocols for transforming heterogeneous data
into useful knowledge that can influence healthcare and biomedical
research. Given the astronomical increase in the number of
published reports, papers, and datasets over the last few decades,
the ability to curate this data has become a new field of
biomedical and healthcare research. This book discusses big data
text-based mining to better understand the molecular architecture
of diseases and to guide health care decision. It will be a
valuable resource for bioinformaticians and members of several
areas of the biomedical field who are interested in understanding
more about how to process and apply great amounts of data to
improve their research.
In order to remain up-to-date on the best healthcare initiatives,
medical professionals must continuously seek new research on best
practices and procedures to provide efficient medical care to their
patients. As heart and lung disease accounts for many illnesses and
deaths, and are both a major concern to many members of society, it
is especially important for cardiovascular intensivists to hone
their skills and use the best surgical and treatment options
available. Coronary and Cardiothoracic Critical Care: Breakthroughs
in Research and Practice is an essential reference source for the
latest scholarly material on emerging strategies and methods for
delivering optimal healthcare for those with coronary and
cardiothoracic diseases. It also examines the latest techniques and
methods used in cardiovascular care. Highlighting a range of
pertinent topics such as coronary artery disease, patient
monitoring, and endocrine and metabolic management, this
publication is an ideal reference source for medical students,
residents, fellows, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses,
physician assistants, and pharmacists who assist patients who
require coronary and cardiothoracic care.
Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is a sudden, unexpected death caused by
loss of heart function (sudden cardiac arrest) and Sudden Cardiac
Arrest (SCA) occurs when the electrical system to the heart
malfunctions and suddenly becomes very irregular. Death can often
be a result if not handled quick enough or effectively. New
technologies seek to help with this issue. Data processing is a
crucial step to developing prognostic models. Some of the
challenges in data processing are non-linear prediction models, a
large number of patients and numerous predictors with complicated
correlations. In traditional hypothesis-driven statistical analysis
it is difficult to overcome these challenges. Current approaches to
predict cardiovascular risk fail to identify many people who would
benefit from preventive treatment, while others receive unnecessary
intervention. So, there is an emergent need of an adaptation of AI
technologies such as Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques
to overcome the challenges. The Machine Learning (ML) approaches
have great potential in increasing the accuracy of cardiovascular
risk prediction and to avoid unnecessary treatment. The application
of ML techniques may have the potential to improve Heart Failure
outcomes and management, including cost savings by improving
existing diagnostic and treatment support systems. Moreover, ML
algorithms can also be applied to predict SCD. Also, Machine
Learning offers an opportunity to improve accuracy by exploiting
complex interactions between risk factors. The book addresses the
impact and power of technology driven approaches for prevention and
detection of SCA and SCD. It will provide insights on causes and
symptoms of SCA and SCD and evaluate whether AI Technologies can
improve the accuracy of cardiovascular risk prediction. It will
explore the current issues and future technology driven solutions
for SCA and SCD prevention and detection.
In this issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs.
Jeremy G. Berberian and Leen Albkaihed bring their considerable
expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Emergencies. Top experts
in the field cover key topics such as approach to the pediatric
ECG; ACS in women; the aging heart; cardiogenic syncope; the
ischemic ECG; and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented
topics including evaluation and management of pacemaker
malfunction; medicolegal topics in emergency cardiology;
tachydysrhythmias; ED evaluation and management of patients with
LVAD; acute heart failure; cardiovascular pharmacology; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cardiovascular emergencies,
offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the
latest information on this timely, focused topic under the
leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize
and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create
clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Scott
Hummel and Matthew Konerman bring their considerable expertise to
the topic of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Top
experts in the field cover key topics such as risk factors for
heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF);
cardiopulmonary stress testing in HFpEF; hemodynamic assessment in
HFpEF; the role of multi-modality imaging in the evaluation of
HFpEF; and more. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics
including pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and device therapy for
HFpEF; geriatric domains in patients with HFpEF; pulmonary
hypertension in HFpEF; infiltrative, genetic, and other
non-standard causes of HFpEF; echocardiography in HFpEF; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on heart failure with preserved
ejection fraction, offering actionable insights for clinical
practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused
topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field.
Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice
guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Scientific developments in recent years have led to significant
strides and advancements within the medical field. By integrating
these findings into medical practice, optimal healthcare can be
delivered to the public. Emerging Applications, Perspectives, and
Discoveries in Cardiovascular Research is a comprehensive reference
source for the latest academic material on the exploration of
cardiovascular diseases and provides an interdisciplinary
examination of novel developments and applications for
cardiovascular sciences. Highlighting a range of diverse topics,
such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and alternative medicine,
this book is ideally designed for researchers, professionals,
practitioners, graduate students, and academics interested in the
latest medical advancements.
The prevalence of autoimmune diseases and rheumatic conditions is
constantly increasing. Autoimmune diseases affect approximately
7-10% of the population of the United States, while more than
50,000,000 American adults suffer from some type of arthritis. The
Heart in Rheumatic, Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases examines
the complex mechanisms relating to cardiac diseases from a
pathophysiological and clinical point of view. Autoimmune rheumatic
diseases can affect the coronary vessels, myocardium, pericardium,
heart valves and the conduction system. The diagnosis of these
unique cardiac complications necessitates medical awareness and a
high index of suspicion. Increased risk of advanced atherosclerosis
plays a pivotal role in the development of cardiac diseases in
systemic, rheumatic and autoimmune illnesses. Yet, other complex
immune medicated mechanisms may contribute to the pathogenesis.
Patients' optimal care requires coordination between the primary
caregiver, the rheumatologist, immunologist and cardiologist.
Screening for cardiovascular risk factors, recognition of high-risk
patients and identification of subclinical cardiac conditions are
of great importance. Moreover, regulation of inflammation, as well
as abnormal immune responses and the initiation of early treatments
should be the focus of patient management. A continuous attempt to
identify novel therapeutic targets and change the natural history
of the underlying disease and its cardiac manifestations is in
progress. The book aims at providing the readers with a state of
the art collection of up to date information regarding clinically
important topics based on experts' perspectives. This book was a
result of an extended coordinated collaboration of one-hundred and
fifty-four distinguished scientists from thirty-one countries
around the globe.
The HDL Handbook: Biological Functions and Clinical Implications,
Third Edition, brings laboratory research in HDL from bench to
bedside in a reference format for both researchers and clinicians
studying cholesterol, lipids, epidemiology, biochemistry, molecular
medicine, and pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases.
Information presented is valuable for the development of clinical
trials with the aim of improvement of HDL-C levels and the
prevention of cardiovascular events. Highlights of this new edition
include the science underpinning HDL metabolism including
information on HDL-C metabolism, gene expression, gene-bioactive
compounds interaction, and post-translational modifications of gene
expression of apo-lipoproteins.
Cardio-Oncology: Principles, Prevention and Management is a
clinical volume that focuses on the basic science of
cardio-oncology, addresses cardiotoxicity as a consequence of
cancer therapy, and discusses prevention, diagnosis and management
of cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer. This
comprehensive volume presents unique perspectives ranging from
basic science to clinical medicine in the field of cardio-oncology.
It would be a valuable resource for cardiologists, oncologists,
internists, and pediatricians caring for patients with cancer who
have cardiovascular risk factors, as well as for cardio-oncology
researchers.
Computing and Visualization for Intravascular Imaging and
Computer-Assisted Stenting presents imaging, treatment, and
computed assisted technological techniques for diagnostic and
intraoperative vascular imaging and stenting. These techniques
offer increasingly useful information on vascular anatomy and
function, and are poised to have a dramatic impact on the
diagnosis, analysis, modeling, and treatment of vascular diseases.
After setting out the technical and clinical challenges of vascular
imaging and stenting, the book gives a concise overview of the
basics before presenting state-of-the-art methods for solving these
challenges. Readers will learn about the main challenges in
endovascular procedures, along with new applications of
intravascular imaging and the latest advances in computer assisted
stenting.
Technological tools and computational techniques have enhanced the
healthcare industry. These advancements have led to significant
progress in the diagnosis of heart disorders. Electrocardiogram
Signal Classification and Machine Learning: Emerging Research and
Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the
importance of automatic normalization and classification of
electrocardiogram (ECG) signals of heart disorders. Featuring a
wide range of topics such as common heart disorders, particle swarm
optimization, and benchmarks functions, this publication is geared
toward medical professionals, researchers, professionals, and
students seeking current and relevant research on the
categorization of ECG signals.
Endocrinology of the Heart in Health and Disease: Integrated,
Cellular, and Molecular Endocrinology of the Heart covers the
traditional concepts of cardio-endocrinology, the role of the
various hormone systems, both in health and disease, therapeutic
implications, and other recent advances in the various fields
represented. The book explores how cardiac hormones are changed in
various cardiac pathologies and the recent success that has been
uncovered in their therapeutic use. Additional focus is placed on
how the heart responds both physiologically and
pathophysiologically to a plethora of circulating hormones,
reinforcing the importance of the heart as a target of numerous
endocrine systems, such as the brain, renal, and adipose.
Significant advances have come from basic, clinical, and
translational research from a multiplicity of investigators with
diverse backgrounds. The book features over 200 photomicrographs,
diagrams of molecular relationships, and tables that complement and
support the text. It is aimed at a wide audience, including
graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in a wide array of
biomedical departments and PhD programs (e.g. Pathology,
Physiology, Genetics, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, and Cell
Biology) related to the endocrine and cardiovascular sciences
curricula, as well as medical residents in pathology, laboratory
medicine, internal medicine, and cardiology.
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