Der Aufforderung des Verlages, ein gemeinverstandliches kleines Buch auf streng wissenschaftlicher Grundlage iiber das gesunde und das kranke Herz und die BlutgefaBe zu schreiben, folgte ich um so lieber, als das Wissen und Verstehen des Kranken, um das, was ihm fehIt, mir die Vorbedingung fUr eine erfolgreiche Behandlung der Herz-und GefaBleiden zu sein scheint. Der Arzt ist auf die Mitarbeit des Kranken hier bewnders angewiesen; sie kann aber nur eintreten, wenn dem Kranken zunachst die Grundlagen des Ablaufes der Herztatigkeit verstandlich sind. Auch die Verhiitung von Herzkrankheiten wird dadurch auf eine ganz andere, sicherere Grundlage gestellt. Der Gesunde wird so erkennen, wodurch er sich vor Schaden bewahren kann. Der Kranke wird sehen, daB gerade bei Herz-und GefaBleiden unter richtiger, bewuBter Lebens fiihrung ein wahrhafter Optimismus angebracht ist. Von einer schematischen FremdworterausschaItung wurde abgesehen. Selbstverstandlich muB jedes Fremdwort erklart werden. Erfahrungen in Unterricht und Vortrag haben mich indes gelehrt, daB es fiir den Laien sicher leichter ist, "Arterien" und "Venen" zu unterscheiden als "Schlag-" oder "Pulsadern" und "Blutadern." Auf die Psychologie des Lernenden muB Riicksicht genommen werden. Fremdworterausmerzung solI ja das Verstandnis heben, nicht erschweren. Wo die entgegengesetzte Wirkung eintritt, muB das Fremdwort bleiben. Man wird hier allch so einfache, aber praktisch wichtige Dinge finden wie Anleitung zum Pulsfiihlen. Sie ist in keinem anderen derartigen Buch ange geben, und dabei doch mindestens so bedeutungsvoll auch fiir den Laien wie Messen der Korperwarme. Ein besonderer Abschnitt ist der heute sehr wichtigen und aktuellen Frage der Beziehungen zwischen Sport und Herz gewidmet."

Die Erluankungen keines Organs bedrohen Gesundheit und Leben so haufig, 'wie Erkrankungen del' Kreislauforgane. Sie nehmen in der Pathologie eine ganz uberragende SteHung ein, da sie in ihren mannigfachen Formen jedem Arzt taglich begegnen, mag er allgemeine Praxis oder mag er eine Spezialitat betreiben. Vielfach hort man von Kollegell klagen, daB die bisher erschienenen Werke uber Herz- und GefaBkrankheiten den praktischen Bediirfnissen zu wenig entsprechen, da sie ent'weder mehr didaktischen Zwecken dienen oder aber als aHzu umfangreich nul' fur das Spezialstudium in Betracht kommen. Es erscheint mil' deshalb kein unz'weckmaBiges Unternehmen zu sein; diese Lucke auszufUllen und in knapper Form die keines'wegs leicht ubersehbare Materie del' Kreislaufpathologie darzustellen. Diese Auffassung erscheint um so berechtigter, als gerade dies Gebiet in den letzten Jahren ungemein fleiBig bearbeitet und ausgebaut wurde: viele neue, zum Teil glanzende Tatsachen hat die Physiologie gelehrt, unerwartete diagnostische Mittel sind UIlS gebracht, vor aHem abel' ist del' therapeutische Apparat in einer Weise angewachsen und kompliziert, daB nicht mehr das Bessere, sondern das Viele der Feind des Guten geworden ist, wie del' kritische F. A. Hoffmann richtig betont.

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfangen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen fur die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfugung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden mussen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.

This book provides simple and practical instructions on how to perform safe and easy venous cannulation, and how to insert midlines and PICC lines using ultrasound. It aidsunderstanding of the relevant anatomy, shows how to use the ultrasound machine, and how to insert such lines using ultrasound guidance. Readers will feel confident and well prepared to deal with patients requiring difficult venous access, giving them simple solutions that can be learned very quickly. These skills will also be globally beneficial for patients and healthcare institutions alike. Follows the trends of the NHS and riding the wave of the midline/PICC line revolution Compact and affordable highly relevant to daily practice Useful for specialists and generalists alike, truly multi-disciplinary

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome - Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Venous Disorders: Pelvic congestion syndrome is one of the most misunderstood and least well-known medical conditions today. Because doctors most do not look for it, nor treat it: 1 in 3 (30%) of women with chronic pelvic pain get misdiagnosed and no treatment 1 in 6 (16.7%) of women and 1 in 30 (3%) of men with leg varicose veins get incomplete treatment and a higher risk of recurrence Women with intimate varicose veins of vagina, vulva, and labia do not get offered curative treatment However, research over the last 20 years has led us to know how we can investigate it and cure most people who have it. Moreover, research is showing how hemorrhoids (piles), varicocele in men and some erectile dysfunction are also due to pelvic venous disorders, and how new treatments are being developed for each. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome - Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Venous Disorders explains the concepts, the veins, how they go wrong to cause the problem - and how specialists at The Whiteley Clinic have spent 20 years developing the optimal investigations and treatments for this condition. This book is aimed at both the public and health care professionals who want to know more about this fascinating condition that affects millions of women and men in the world today.

Bariatric or weight loss surgery is the reduction of the size of the stomach with a gastric band or through removal of a portion of the stomach, or by resecting and re-routing the small intestine to a small stomach pouch. Metabolic surgery involves weight loss treatments and procedures to treat metabolic diseases, especially, Type 2 diabetes. This book is a guide to techniques in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Divided into three sections, the text begins with an explanation of the history of bariatric surgery. The following section presents 25 clinical cases detailing necessary operative procedures for different disorders, and the final section discusses surgical techniques including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and stapling technology. Based on the authors' own experiences, this quick reference guide is further enhanced by more than 200 surgical images, diagrams and tables. Key points Quick reference guide to procedures in bariatric and metabolic surgery Features 25 clinical cases for use of bariatric surgery Describes different surgical techniques Includes more than 200 surgical images, diagrams and tables

Featuring up-to-date information on current topics in vascular surgery, the second edition of Postgraduate Vascular Surgery is aimed at surgical trainees to help them prepare for the FRCS intercollegiate and Board exams. With chapters written by experts in their respective fields, the book contains concise information on surgical procedures, diagnosis and management of vascular conditions. Each section includes bullet point summaries, relevant clinical trials, and references for further research, making it the ideal resource for study. This book will also help candidates preparing for the European and Australian board exams. Practicing surgeons will also find this title useful for updating their knowledge.

Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography remain key tools in the management of patients with coronary heart disease. Although this is the most frequently used method of coronary revascularization, general training in cardiology rarely offers more than the opportunity to assist a more senior operator to perform angioplasty procedures. This textbook, covering key procedures and fully revised and updated to include the latest trials, technology, and new techniques, is essential reading. The Oxford Textbook of Interventional Cardiology, 2nd edition spans the whole spectrum of interventional cardiology procedures, including a novel section on the future of interventional cardiology, and multiple new chapters covering special devices in percutaneous coronary intervention. Written by an expert team of international authors, this book offers guidance on all aspects of interventional cardiology according the European curriculum, and covers the evidence-based guidelines for a comprehensive view of the field.

The eACLS Course Manual, Revised Third Edition has been developed to assist you, the ACLS provider or instructor, in reviewing the principles and concepts of managing a patient with a respiratory or cardiovascular system emergency. The information and activities in this study guide are intended to accommodate both those who are relatively new to ACLS and the experienced provider.

The Oxford Textbook of Vascular Surgery draws on the expertise of over 130 specialist contributors to encompass the field of vascular surgery. Through the use of figures, findings of contemporary trials, and additional online content, this textbook is an excellent study material for surgical trainees entering their final two years of training, in addition to serving as an effective reference source for practicing surgeons. This volume discusses the epidemiology, vascular biology, clinical features and management of diseases that affect the vasculature and contains dedicated chapters which address topics such as paediatric surgery, damage control surgery, and amputations. The text follows a logical framework which complements the published Intercollegiate Surgery Curriculum making it particularly useful in preparation for the Intercollegiate Examination. The online version of The Oxford Textbook of Vascular Surgery is free for twelve months to individual purchasers of this book and contains the full text of the print edition, links to external sources and informative videos demonstrating current surgical techniques, making this a valuable resource for practicing surgeons. The field of vascular surgery has advanced rapidly in recent years and has expanded to include the techniques of interventional radiology and cardiology which are also extensively covered in this volume, making it an authoritative modern text. By combining contemporary evidence-based knowledge with informative figures, online resources and links to the current training curriculum, The Oxford Textbook of Vascular Surgery is a highly valuable source of information and will become the standard reference text for all who study vascular disease and its treatment.

Head and Neck Vascular Anomalies: A Practical Case-Based Approach is a useful guide to the management of lesions caused by vascular anomalies, providing specific treatment algorithms for their management. This book offers consistent and straightforward techniques to the more frequently encountered and some of the more difficult vascular anomalies. Coming from the world-renowned vascular anomalies center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, known for its clinical expertise and multi-disciplinary approach, editors Dr. Suen and Dr. Richter have over 40 years combined experience in treating these lesions. With contributed chapters from international leaders in the field, the editors present a practical guide, based upon clinical and scientific evidence, on the approach to diagnosis and management to each vascular anomaly based upon type, extent and location. The book provides a case-based approach to simple and complex lesions. Initial steps for diagnosis followed by a recommended treatment approach is presented with photographs, imaging and step-by-step illustrations to surgical or alternative therapies.All presented information is based upon current literature, providing a timeless and seamless algorithm to each lesion. Each case begins with a diagnostic approach, followed by next best steps to imaging treatment and follow up. This case-based approach is a wonderful quick resource for those physicians in a variety of specialties making clinical decisions. With the increasing number of vascular anomaly centers, and physicians participating in the care of these patients along with the recent advancements and consistency in managing these patients, the timing for this text is ideal.

Die extrakorporale Zirkulation kommt nicht nur fur Operationen am offenen Herzen zur Anwendung, sondern wird auch zum extrakorporalen Gasaustausch bei Patienten mit ARDS und bei Fruhgeborenen eingesetzt, sowie fur die Exstirpation ausgedehnter herznaher Tumore. Im vorliegenden Buch werden diese Verfahren dargestellt, ausserdem werden aktuelle Aspekte der zerebralen Durchblutung und der Blutkardioplegie behandelt.

Almost 1 in 2 people suffer from problems with leg veins - so if you don't have them then someone close to you will. Venous reflux (the major cause of leg vein problems) can cause tired or aching legs, swollen or itchy ankles. Many people suffering from venous reflux are unaware of the problem, until they develop unsightly varicose veins, thread veins, venous eczema or venous leg ulcers. Many doctors and nurses are not aware of the new information available and still treat their patients inappropriately with creams, bandages or support stockings. "Understanding Venous Reflux - the cause of varicose veins and leg ulcers" has been written by Mark Whiteley, an internationally renowned vein expert. With clear explanations, illustrated by over 50 easy-to-follow diagrams, this book makes the understanding of venous reflux - the underlying cause of varicose veins and most venous problems (such as thread veins, venous leg ulcers, venous eczema, discoloured ankles, etc.) - accessible to most readers, helping them decide on what treatment they should seek. For medical and nursing students, as well as all doctors, nurses and other health care workers who deal with legs and leg vein problems, this is an essential text.

The concept for this book evolved over many years of intense clinical practice during which a wide variety of vascular complications were encountered as a result of other surgical or interventional procedures. In this book, the authors describe cohesive efforts by experts in the field as they commit to advancing health care quality by all professionals. It should be noted at the outset that the book does not discuss various non-vascular or systemic complications of patients undergoing vascular interventions such as myocardial infarction, renal or respiratory failure. Instead, the content is divided into four separate sections. The material begins with an introduction to vascular anatomy and function. There follows a section addressing specific complications of the vascular system that can occur in any patient, sometimes even without intervention. The third section addresses complications specific to interventions and surgical procedures. The final section is dedicated to the delayed and long-term sequelae attributable to the most commonly encountered vascular complications. Vascular Complications of Surgery and Intervention: A Practical Guide is targeted towards dedicated health care professionals managing patients affected by inadvertent but potentially disastrous vascular complications and for those practitioners performing interventions either directly upon the vascular system or procedures that have potential for collateral impact.

Endovascular intervention - using medication and devices introduced through catheters or microcatheters placed into the blood vessels through a percutaneous approach - has emerged as a relatively new minimally invasive approach to treat cerebrovascular disease and possibly intracranial neoplasms. This textbook provides a comprehensive review of principles pertinent to endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular diseases and intracranial tumors, with a detailed description of techniques for these procedures and periprocedural management strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on expert interpretation of the quality of evidence provided and implications for practice related to endovascular procedures. This will be essential reading for clinicians working in interventional neurology and cardiology, endovascular neurosurgery, vascular surgery and neuroradiology.

Oxford Specialist Handbooks are portable, succinct, and above all reliable guides to difficult and challenging areas of surgical practice. The second edition of Vascular Surgery has been fully revised and updated to meet the needs of the vascular surgery trainee. Providing practical advice on all commonly encountered peripheral vascular problems. It focuses on surgical detail, but also carries background information on presentation and details on preoperative investigation and postoperative management. It gives relevant information for use when seeking patient consent. Each operation carries the latest OPCS code, increasingly important in recording surgical activity.

Vascular surgery has seen a remarkable evolution. A discipline focused on the natural history and treatment of vascular disease by open operation is now primarily a minimally invasive specialty. Mastery of the basic pathophysiology has been retained while the transformation by improved imaging and endovascular intervention has been integrated into practice. This fourth edition of Vascular Surgery: Principles and Practice has incorporated these advances building on the specialty's past assets. Knowledge of natural history and open surgery will always have an essential role in optimal care of patients with vascular diseases. The authors' exposition of the old and the new will make this edition a valuable resource for vascular surgeons and all others dedicated to the care of vascular patients.

The knowledge of the morphofunctional features from the coronary microcirculation is essential for understanding its role in cardiac physiological work and in the pathogenesis of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). The cardiovascular system comprises the heart and blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, both systemic and pulmonary. Arterioles are the primary site of vascular resistance and have only one to two layers of smooth muscular walls. Chapter One will provide an overview of the coronary microcirculation, its functions and regulatory mechanisms. The importance of CMD will be summarised in the context of diverse clinic scenarios, considering its pathogenesis, assessment and therapeutic management. The purpose of Chapter Two is to understand the role of arteriolar endothelial dysfunction in CVDs and its underlying mechanisms. Chapter Three will explore the physiopathology, epidemiology, and the diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive retinopathy. Chapter Four reports on angiogenesis, a critical process for reproduction in mammals, which consists of arterioles and blood vessels formation from the existing ones.

ber 100 sorgf ltig ausgew hlte Arbeiten zeigen das breite Spektrum der deutschsprachigen chirurgischen Forschung. Behandelt werden Themen aus allen Bereichen der Chirurgie unter Ber cksichtigung der klinischen Forschung wie der Grundlagenforschung. Der Band zum neuesten Stand der chirurgischen Forschung erscheint noch vor der Pr sentation der Ergebnisse bei der 126. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f r Chirurgie.

Das klinische Wissen zu den Erkrankungen der Gefasse und zur invasiven Gefasstherapie ist umfassend und detailliert in diesem Buch zusammengefasst - eine unerschoepfliche Informationsquelle fur jeden operativ, interventionell oder konservativ tatigen Gefassspezialisten! Der aktuelle Kenntnisstand zu den physiologischen und pathophysiologischen Grundlagen ist ebenso dargestellt wie die modernen diagnostischen und therapeutischen Verfahren. Den Schwerpunkt bilden die Kapitel, in denen alle systemischen und regionalen Erkrankungen der Gefasse ausfuhrlich beschrieben werden. Auch seltene Erkrankungen und Konstellationen sind berucksichtigt. Fur jede Indikation werden die Therapieoptionen sorgfaltig abgewogen und konkrete Empfehlungen zum praktischen operativen und interventionellen Vorgehen gegeben. In der 2. Auflage wurden die Kapitel durchweg aktualisiert und zum Teil komplett neu verfasst: * neben Experten aus dem deutschen Sprachraum wurden fur einzelne Themen auch internationale Spezialisten als Autoren gewonnen. * zusatzliche Kapitel zu diagnostischen Verfahren (wie PET/CT), therapeutischen Methoden (wie allogene und xenogene Materialien) und klinischen Fragestellungen (wie Portanlage und PICC, Damage Control Surgery bei Gefassverletzungen und intestinale Aneurysmen) wurden erganzt. Parallel zur gedruckten Ausgabe erscheint erstmals eine online-Version, die als Live Reference-Ausgabe kontinuierlich aktualisiert wird.

Large intracranial lesions are among the most complex and dangerous lesions encountered by neurosurgeons, and a single neurosurgical approach often does not provide a large or safe enough corridor for effective treatment. A combined approach to these surgeries, incorporating open, endoscopic, vascular and keyhole techniques can be more successful. This comprehensive text describes in detail how to select the most appropriate approaches, as well as how to avoid any complications that may arise. High quality videos of the techniques described are available through an online version on Cambridge Core, accessible via the code printed on the inside of the cover. With over 150 colour images supporting the text, this is a definitive reference for anyone involved in intracranial tumor or vascular surgery.

In diesem Buch erfahren Betroffene alles Wissenswerte uber Krampfadern, Beinschwellung und Beinvenenthrombose: Ursachen der Erkrankung, Krankheitserscheinungen, Unterschiede zu anderen Erkrankungen der Beine, Diagnose- und Therapiemoeglichkeiten. Die Wahl des richtigen Arztes und die Vorbereitung auf das Gesprach mit dem Arzt werden detailliert beschrieben, ebenso die Untersuchungen, die der Arzt durchfuhrt. Ausfuhrlich und ausgewogen sind die zahlreichen Behandlungsmoeglichkeiten dargestellt und wird erlautert, welche der Verfahren in welcher Situation hilfreich sind; Medikamente und Kompressionsbehandlung sind ebenso berucksichtigt wie Venenveroedung, chirurgische Eingriffe und naturheilkundliche Verfahren. In einem eigenen Kapitel werden Tipps zum Leben mit Krampfadern und Empfehlungen zu Sport und Freizeitgestaltung gegeben.

This open access book presents the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of neurovascular diseases, and offers expert opinions and advice on avoiding complications in neurovascular surgery. It also covers complication management and post-operative follow-up care. The book is divided in to three parts; the first part discusses common approaches in neurovascular surgery, describing the steps, indications for and limitations of the approach, as well as the associated complications and how to avoid them. The second part addresses surgical treatment based on pathology, taking the different locations of lesions into consideration. The third part focuses on the technological developments that support neurovascular surgery, which may not be available everywhere, but have been included to help vascular surgeon understand the principles. This book is a guide for young neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents and neurosurgery fellows, as well as for medical students and nurses who are interested in neurosurgery or are associated with this field in any way. It is also a useful teaching aid for senior neurosurgeons.