Description
Functional Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation, 1st ed. 2017
Pathophysiology, Assessment and Treatment
Coordinator: Chan Kok Meng John
Language: EnglishSubjects for Functional Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation:
Publication date: 01-2017
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 07-2018
Support: Print on demand
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This book covers in detail all aspects of functional mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, from its pathophysiology and natural history, to its assessment, medical and surgical treatment, and long term results.
Functional Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation encompasses information and knowledge from a diverse background including cardiology, cardiac surgery and basic science. This is necessary for a full understanding of the subject in order to optimally manage patients with this condition.The normal mitral valve and mitral regurgitation.- Pathophysiology of ischemic mitral regurgitation.- Assessment of ischemic mitral regurgitation.- Treatment of ischemic mitral regurgitation.- B-type natriuretic peptide in ischemic mitral regurgitation.- Randomized trials in ischemic mitral regurgitation.- Predictors of outcome.- What still needs to be done.
Collects comprehensive information on the topic from its pathophysiology, natural history and assessment, to its surgical treatment (including detailed surgical techniques), and long-term results.
Provides broad clinical coverage of the topic as well as detailed information of interest to cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
Incorporates information and knowledge from basic science to clinical to operative techniques, providing a true bench to bedside review of functional mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.