| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 902 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Evolving Concepts in the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure -- Molecular Basis for Heart Failure -- Cellular Basis for Heart Failure -- Cellular Basis for Myocardial Repair and Regeneration -- Myocardial Basis for Heart Failure : Role of the Cardiac Interstitium -- Myocardial Basis for Heart Failure : Role of Cell Death -- Energetic Basis for Heart Failure -- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms for Myocardial Recovery -- Activation of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Heart Failure -- Activation of the Adrenergic Nervous System in Heart Failure -- Activation of Inflammatory Mediators in Heart Failure -- Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress in Heart Failure -- Alterations in Ventricular Function : Systolic Heart Failure -- Alterations in Ventricular Function : Diastolic Heart Failure -- Alterations in Ventricular Structure : Role of Left Ventricular Remodeling -- Alterations in the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems in Heart Failure -- Alterations in the Peripheral Circulation in Heart Failure -- Alterations in Renal Function in Heart Failure -- Alterations in Diaphragmatic and Skeletal Muscle in Heart Failure -- Alterations in Cardiac Metabolism -- Alterations in Nutrition and Body Mass in Heart Failure -- Epidemiology of Heart Failure -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Ischemic Heart Disease -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Genetic Cardiomyopathy -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Hypertension -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Valvular Heart Disease -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Congenital Heart Disease -- |
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Heart Failure as a Consequence of Viral and Nonviral Myocarditis -- Heart Failure as a Consequence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing -- Heart Failure in Developing Countries -- The Prognosis of Heart Failure -- Clinical Evaluation of Heart Failure -- Use of Cardiac Imaging in the Evaluation of Heart Failure -- The Use of Biomarkers in the Evaluation of Heart Failure -- Measuring Quality Outcomes in Heart Failure -- Clinical Trial Design in Heart Failure -- Development and Implementation of Practice Guidelines in Heart Failure -- Disease Prevention in Heart Failure -- Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenetics in Heart Failure -- Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure -- Management of Volume Overload in Heart Failure -- Antagonism of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Heart Failure -- Antagonism of the Sympathetic Nervous System in Heart Failure -- Device Therapy in Heart Failure -- Treatment of Heart Failure with a Preserved Ejection Fraction -- Heart Failure in Special Populations -- Emerging Strategies in the Treatment of Heart Failure -- Cell-Based Therapies and Tissue Engineering in Heart Failure -- Management of Thrombosis in Heart Failure -- Management of Arrhythmias in Heart Failure -- Cardiac Transplantation -- Surgical Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure -- Circulatory Assist Devices in Heart Failure -- Exercise in Heart Failure -- Management of Heart Failure Patients with Malignancy -- Disease Management in Heart Failure -- Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure -- Management of End-Stage Heart Failure |
| Summary |
Dr. Douglas L. Mann, one of the foremost experts in the field, presents the 2nd Edition of Heart Failure: A Companion to Braunwald₂s Heart Disease. This completely reworked edition covers the scientific and clinical guidance you need to effectively manage your patients and captures the dramatic advances made in the field over the last five years. Now in full color and with convenient online access, this edition features eleven new chapters, including advanced cardiac imaging techniques, use of biomarkers, cell-based therapies and tissue engineering, device therapies, and much more. Access the very latest coverage of every aspect of managing and treating heart failure. Refer to the cutting-edge imagery, diagrams, and online illustrations to help you keep current with the latest research in the field |
| Notes |
Companion v. to: Braunwald's heart disease / edited by Peter Libby ... [et al.]. 8th ed. c2008 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Heart failure.
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Heart Failure.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mann, Douglas L.
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| ISBN |
1416058958 |
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1437703631 (electronic bk.) |
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9781416058953 |
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9781437703634 (electronic bk.) |
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