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In this book, the importance and value of accurately assessing
coronary stenosis morphology is reviewed, including recent thoughts
regarding the pathogenetic mechanisms ascribed to angiographically
assessed morphology, several new and potentially more accurate
means of determining plaque composition and its relationship to
stenosis morphology, and the latest hypotheses regarding
interventional device selection. Each chapter has been written by
acknowledged experts in the area, who have contributed
significantly to that body of knowledge and are considered opinion
leaders nationally and internationally. Each chapter contains the
basic `how-to' of that technique, the manner in which it is best
utilized or considered, and the limitations that must be taken into
account in its application. In some chapters, the authors address
guidelines regarding image acquisition and analysis to minimize the
variations resulting from the potential error sources. It is hoped
that this work will lead to technological developments, improved
performance, and more rational clinical utilization.
Despite recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of various
cardiac illnesses, including ischemic, valvular and cardiomyopathic
disease, the most cost-effective means of employing laboratory
testing and treatment modalities remains an issue in most practice
settings. With the advent of managed care and vigilant third-party
payer evaluation of the use of diagnostic tests and hospital length
of stay, the most effective medical and economic method of managing
everyday cardiac illness is a question that arises daily in
practice. To this end, we have selected well-known and widely
published experts in cardiac diagnosis and therapy to develop
practical and informative approaches outlining the most
cost-effective methods of patient management. The topics include
the entire range of cardiac diseases and emphasize the economic
impact on decision-making. We develop guidelines and present
general strategies for the practicing cardiologist and general
internist. Additionally, the editors, who have 10 years of
experience in this area, discuss the methods necessary to bring
critical pathways and practice guidelines into clinical use. Both
hospital and out-patient phases of illness are considered. Special
concerns of hospital, private practice managed care and group
practice settings are specifically addressed.
Despite recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of various
cardiac illnesses, including ischemic, valvular and cardiomyopathic
disease, the most cost-effective means of employing laboratory
testing and treatment modalities remains an issue in most practice
settings. With the advent of managed care and vigilant third-party
payer evaluation of the use of diagnostic tests and hospital length
of stay, the most effective medical and economic method of managing
everyday cardiac illness is a question that arises daily in
practice. To this end, we have selected well-known and widely
published experts in cardiac diagnosis and therapy to develop
practical and informative approaches outlining the most
cost-effective methods of patient management. The topics include
the entire range of cardiac diseases and emphasize the economic
impact on decision-making. We develop guidelines and present
general strategies for the practicing cardiologist and general
internist. Additionally, the editors, who have 10 years of
experience in this area, discuss the methods necessary to bring
critical pathways and practice guidelines into clinical use. Both
hospital and out-patient phases of illness are considered. Special
concerns of hospital, private practice managed care and group
practice settings are specifically addressed.
This Civil War enthusiast's sourcebook organizes the crucial
details of the war in an inventive format designed to enhance the
reader's knowledge base and big-picture understanding of key events
and outcomes. The war's causes, political and economic issues,
important personalities, campaigns and battles are examined. Nearly
200 reader challenges stimulate review of critical moments, with
suggested reading for further exploration. Photographs and maps
have been carefully selected to supplement the topic being
explored.
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