Cardiovascular medicine Books

Over thiry-five experts contribute to this publication about the various interactions and interrelationships of the parameters which affect the normal and ischemic heart. Mechanical aspects related to the global and regional function of the heart are...

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease is a state-of-the-art/science review providing a number of key Web resources/websites for additional information. It may be used to obtain current and useful information on prevention of cardiovascular disease, and to...

Lazzaro Spallanzani descrive l'azione del cuore e il suo rapporto con i vasi sanguigni, fornendo una visione dettagliata di questo processo chiave del sistema circolatorio. Il testo rappresenta un contributo fondamentale alla medicina moderna e alla...

In this groundbreaking work, Arthur Douglas Hirschfelder delves into the intricacies of heart and aorta diseases, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the field. With detailed descriptions and expert analysis, this book is an...

The main aim of this monograph is to provide an overview of calcium regulation in cardiac muscle cells, particularly with respect to excitation-contraction coupling and the control of cardiac contractile force. It is my hope...

During the last decade we have witnessed a rapid expansion of our knowledge of the role of the endothelium in the control of vascular tone and hemostasis. In paricular, developments in molecular biology have enabled us to...

"When my own father came down with cardiovascular problems, Dr. Fratellone was the physician I called." --Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD., author of New York Times bestsellers Fat Flush Plan and Before the Change. Integrated Cardiologist Patrick Fratellone, M...

Die Behandlung der Angina pectoris, der Hypertonie und der chronischen Herzinsuffizienz ist nach wie vor eine Herausforderung an den Arzt. Das Bestreben muß darauf gerichtet sein, die Behandlungsziele in jedem Einzelfall klar...

Der Aufforderung, eine kurzgefaBte, den neuesten wissenschaftlichen Kennt­ nisstand zumindest reprasentativ skizzierende Broschure zum Thema chro­ nischer StreB und koronares Risiko zu verfassen, bin ich geme nachgekom­ men. Zu...

Isosorbide Dinitrate by PVC infusion bags and administration sets, Journal of Clinical and Bei intravenöser Applikation von organischen Hospital Pharmacy (1981), 6,209-211. Nitraten treten bei Verwendung von Plastik­ [6) Hans,...

Heat shock proteins (HSP) were originally described in heat-shocked drosophila by Ritossa in the early 1960's. In the last 5 years it has become apparent that these heat shock proteins have important functions both in the...

It has been almost 15 years since the fIrst reports appeared indicating that adenosine exerted a .protective effect in ischemic and reperfused myocardium. Numerous experimental studies have shown that adenosine (both exogenous...

For over a quarter of a century, echocardiography has made an unparalleled contribution to clinical cardiology as a major tool for real-time imaging of cardiac dynamics. Echocardiography is widely used to assess cardiac...

The material in I Beat Heart Disease, So Can You does contain some elementary biochemistry. I believe that even a cursory reading of this book will provide enough information for the reader to get the main points so that he or she can decide what course...

Now in its fourth edition, this technical manual profiles commercially available stents and those that will soon be available. Presented in bullet form, each chapter provides an outline of the description, history, stent photograph, technical...

This volume collects 157 articles on coronary artery disease and its consequences written by Dr. William C. Roberts and colleagues between 1971 and 2017. It is part of a series of collected reprints published in 2023 gathering publications from Dr...

Mortality may be declining in people with heart disease, but more and more are experiencing a long lead-up to clinical disease, without an appropriate intervention. The toxicity of our environmental, social, and cultural worlds creates pathophysiologic...

This book deals with the field of hypertension study. The book offers a broad overview comprising the intricate aspects of the subject. It details the modern developments in genetics and pathophysiology of hypertension, specially the genetic determinants...

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The overall scope of this new series will be to evolve an understanding of the genetic basis of (1) how early mesoderm commits to cells of a heart lineage that progressively and irreversibly assemble into a segmented, primary...

This book is the outcome of a cardiologist switching to clinical pharma­ cology in mid-career and may be seen as representing the interface between the two disciplines. In this second edition I have not tried to be ...

Vascular injury is initiated by oxidant injury to the vessel wall. This volume is organized around the role of oxidant damage in this disease process and provides a collection of the most recent studies, representing various...

Embark on a journey to demystify Arrhythmia with "Arrhythmia Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide is your key to understanding the intricacies of arrhythmia, unraveling its definition, types, and the fascinating realm of the...

Embark on a transformative journey with "The Acute Coronary Syndrome Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Acute Coronary Syndrome Management." This comprehensive guide empowers you with a profound understanding of acute coronary syndrome (ACS),...

"Amyloidosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" is your authoritative companion to understanding, managing, and triumphing over amyloidosis. Dr. [Author's Name] delves into the intricate details of amyloidosis, unraveling its definition, symptoms, and...

Embark on a revealing journey with "Arteriosclerosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide," a comprehensive exploration of a silent but formidable adversary-arteriosclerosis. This guide delves into the intricacies of this vascular condition, demystifying...

Embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of Aortic Stenosis with "Aortic Stenosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide navigates through the intricacies of aortic stenosis, offering a thorough understanding of its...

"Acute Myocardial Infarction Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, managing, and overcoming one of the most critical heart conditions-acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Dr. [Author's Name] begins by unraveling...

This volume is a state-of-the art resource on the recent advances and clinical management of NSAIDs and aspirin. The text provides a thorough overview of NSAIDS and aspirin, reviewing such topics as pharmacology and mechanisms, clinical effects, and the...

This book provides clinical students with a comprehensive guide to identifying physical signs of cardiac disease. It covers a wide range of cardiac conditions and includes detailed descriptions of the associated physical signs, with accompanying...

In the rapidly evolving field of treating cardiac arrhythmias, the importance of direct management of patients with implantable cardiac devices is growing. The devices have become increasingly complex, and understanding their algorithms and growing...

Preface. 1. Quality Assessment of Haemostatic Assays; S.G. Thompson, J.M. Thomson. 2. Blood Collection and Preparation: Pre-Analytical Variation; J.M. Thomson. 3. Beta-Thromboglobulin and Platelet Factor 4; D.S. Pepper, C.V. Prowse. 4. The Activated...

Ich bin den Autoren zu groBem Dank verpflichtet, die mit viel Hingabe und Enthusiasmus zu diesem Werk beigetragen haben. Sie alle verbinden eine groBe Erfahrung in der Erforschung des Zwischenbereichs zwischen klinischer...

1. Introduction.- 2. Metabolism of endogenous purines.- 3. Tissue specificity of purine metabolism.- 4. Purine absorption and excretion.- 5. Extracellular activities - purine receptors and pharmacology.- 6. The nervous system - cellular aspects.- 7. The...

One of the major biomedical triumphs of the post-World War II era was the defmitive demonstration that hypercholesterolemia is a key causative factor in atherosclerosis; that hypercholesterolemia can be effectively treated; and...

Apoptosis or programmed cell death is increasingly considered to be a major factor in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. In patients with heart failure the activation of apoptosis may result in the...

Cardiac catheterization has long been a central diagnostic modality in the evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease, and in children with acquired heart disease. Over the past two decades,...

Accurate diagnosis of arrhythmias is the goal of this volume. Before the clinician can accurately classify the multiple permutations of cardiac rhythm encountered in daily practice, several essential preconditions must be...

The publication embodied here represents the life work of a premier Russian scientist studying Sudden Cardiac Death. As one can gather from more than 35 first authored publications cited in the References, Dr. Rajskina has been...

This book is timely and challenging. Within its pages are commentaries and opinions on the scientific background and explanatory ideas for a complex of symptoms and investigations known as syndrome X. The commonest cause by far...

Molecular Cardiology for the Cardiologist, Second Edition provides a short, easily readable summary of what the new biology brings to cardiology. Special efforts have been made to include comprehensive diagrams and drawings,...

Cardiovascular disease affects 20% of all Americans and is the leading cause of death in the USA. Every year approximately 1,500.000 Americans suffer from an acute myocardial infarction, and over 25% of the total number of...

This special issue of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry contains original research papers as well as invited reviews focused in the field of cardiac metabolism and its regulation under normal and disease conditions. These...

Endocrinology of Cardiovascular Function is a fitting inauguration to the Endocrine Update Series. The aim of these publications is to provide the clinician with cutting edge, yet succinct, access to the latest advances in...

Angioplasty has completely transformed the treatment of coronary artery disease and is widely used, with more than 800,000 procedures performed worldwide per year. However, the enthusiasm for angioplasty is shadowed by...