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Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Authors: MANDEL Jess, TAICHMAN Darren
Language: EnglishSubject for Pulmonary Vascular Disease:
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Publication date: 06-2006
350 p. · 22x28 cm · Hardback
350 p. · 22x28 cm · Hardback
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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.
Functions and control of the pulmonary circulation. The histopathology of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pathobiologic mechanisms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Genetics of pulmonary hypertension. Classification and prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Approach to the patient with pulmonary hypertension. Treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Lung transplantation for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Portopulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension secondary to chronic respiratory disease. Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. Hemolytic anemia associated pulmonary hypertension. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary vascular tumors and malformations. Pulmonary vasculitis. Management of the acutely ill patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pregnancy and pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension in children. High altitude pulmonary edema. Embolism of air, fat or amniotic fluid. Practical nursing issues in the outpatient management of pulmonary vascular disease. Patient and family perspectives on pulmonary hypertension- Patients and their families.
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