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Pulmonary Vascular Disease
By Jess Mandel, MD and Darren Taichman, MD, PhD
368 pages 400 ills
Trim size 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in
Copyright 2006
Description
Focusing on clinical decision making, this new reference provides current, comprehensive coverage of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and venous thromboembolism, as well as other related health issues. A structured diagnostic approach enables you to determine underlying etiology, then guides you to appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic options, based upon their potential risks and benefits. Over 400 illustrations depict variations of pulmonary hypertension and venous thromboembolism, essential for successful identification and optimal management outcomes.
Key Features
Discusses indepth the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies used in the treatment of pulmonary vascular disease—including the benefits and risks of each—allowing for more informed care decisions.
Includes abundant algorithms that guide you through the clinical management of pulmonary hypertension and venous thromboembolism.
Offers multiple CT scans of patients depicting variations of PH and VT, essential for accurate diagnosis.
Presents key points, pitfalls, and other key information in textboxes for fast and convenient reference.
Table of Contents
1. Functions and control of the pulmonary circulation 2. The histopathology of pulmonary arterial hypertension 3. Pathobiologic mechanisms of pulmonary arterial hypertension 4. Genetics of pulmonary hypertension 5. Classification and prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension 6. Approach to the patient with pulmonary hypertension 7. Treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension 8. Lung transplantation for pulmonary arterial hypertension 9. Portopulmonary hypertension 10. Pulmonary hypertension secondary to chronic respiratory disease 11. Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease 12. Hemolytic anemia associated pulmonary hypertension 13. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension 14. Pulmonary vascular tumors and malformations 15. Pulmonary vasculitis 16. Management of the acutely ill patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension 17. Pregnancy and pulmonary hypertension 18. Pulmonary hypertension in children 19. High altitude pulmonary edema 20. Embolism of air, fat, or amniotic fluid 21. Practical nursing issues in the outpatient management of pulmonary vascular disease 22. Patient and family perspectives on pulmonary hypertension – Patients and their families
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