Atlas of Transesophageal Echocardiography

Thoroughly updated and greatly expanded for its Second Edition, this highly acclaimed atlas is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference on all aspects of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). It features more than 2,300 illustrations-over 1,100 in full color-that demonstrate the full spectrum of findings observed in acquired and congenital cardiac diseases. This edition has two new chapters on transpharyngeal ultrasound and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography. All other chapters have been updated with emphasis on the latest techniques.
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Atlas of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: Surgical and Radiologic Correlations, Text with DVD

This outstanding new atlas makes it easy to interpret intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography findings for both healthy and diseased patients. A multidisciplinary team uses clinical case studies to explore the characteristic intraoperative TEE findings for every type of cardiac abnormality, along with correlative imaging and pathology findings. Videos on the accompanying DVD demonstrate echocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and surgical procedures. The result is an outstanding way make sure you are obtaining the maximum diagnostic benefit from this versatile modality.

* Covers every aspect of intraoperative TEE for the most common cardiovascular anomalies as well as for normal presentations.
* Uses a case-based approach to explore the typical clinical presentation and corresponding TEE findings for each abnormality, to parallel clinical practice.
* Provides correlative CT and MR images, X-rays, intraoperative photographs, pathological specimens, and line drawings to help you understand what is shown in each TEE image.
* Offers a unique view of TEE from cardiology, anesthesiology, pharmacology, and surgery perspectives.
* Includes a DVD with videos demonstrating echocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and surgical procedures.
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Atlas of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: Surgical and Radiologic Correlations with DVD

Now in its updated Sixth Edition, this highly popular book provides a practical introduction to the basic principles of cardiac pacing. It explains when and how to place temporary and permanent pacemakers, how to set rates and make adjustments, and how to monitor patients to ensure that the pacemaker is functioning properly. The complexities of cardiac electrophysiology are discussed in clinically relevant terms. This edition includes current AHA/ACC guidelines on indications for pacing. Updated coverage reflects changes in biventricular pacing and telemetry and special concerns for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. A glossary and a conversion chart appendix are included.

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A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography

Now in its Second Edition, with full-color illustrations throughout, this practical manual provides a basic introduction to the "how-to's" of diagnostic and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. It covers all types of heart surgery in which TEE is used and addresses clinical challenges in specific settings such as the ICU and anatomic regions such as the thoracic aorta. Each chapter includes multiple-choice questions for exam preparation. The book is portable and easy to use in the operating room. This edition includes full-color echocardiograms in all chapters and colorized and revamped drawings. A new chapter covers cardiac masses and embolic sources.
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A Practical Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia (Practical Approach)

The most widely used clinical reference in cardiac anesthesia, this large handbook provides complete information on drugs, monitoring, cardiopulmonary bypass, circulatory support, and anesthetic management of specific cardiac disorders. It incorporates clinically relevant basic science into a practical "what-to-do" approach and is written in an easy-to-read outline format. This edition has a new chapter on surgical ventricular restoration, LV aneurysm, and CHF-related surgical procedures. Chapters provide increased coverage of postoperative atrial fibrillation prevention and treatment, drugs in perioperative risk reduction, and the role of inhalational anesthetics in organ protection via anesthetic preconditioning. This edition also has a revamped art program.

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100 Challenges in Echocardiography

This book offers both experienced cardiologists and trainees alike the opportunity to identify and address the most common pitfalls encountered with echocardiology in routine clinical practice. The book covers a series of challenges ranging from technical difficulties to problems with echocardiographic interpretation with each section presenting a series of simulations to test the reader's understanding of the problem. The text is written in a highly practical and didactic style which will help the busy physician by presenting the information in a succinct, 'essentials only' manner. The heavy use of high-quality illustrations serves to ensure that the concepts explained are supported by real-life examples and thus readily applicable to the clinical setting.

* Edited by an international expert.
* Abundant use of full-colour allows accurate representation of images to afford detailed discussion of the techniques involved.
* Didactic approach ensures delivery of key information in manageable portions thus saving time for the busy cardiologist.
* Includes the most frequent pitfalls associated with a range of techniques thus ensuring applicability to a variety of clinical settings and equipment availability.
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The Washington Manual Cardiology Subspecialty Consult

Prepared by cardiology fellows and residents and reviewed by attending cardiologists, this quick-reference handbook from the Washington University School of Medicine is a pragmatic guide to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular disease. The text is fully supported with illustrative tables and figures. It covers symptoms and diseases, inpatient and outpatient approaches, and acute and chronic problems with the same front-lines practicality as the world-famous Washington Manual(R) of Medical Therapeutics. Reflecting today's emphasis on evidence-based medicine, the practical approaches are clearly supported by clinical investigations. A section on testing and procedures includes imaging, diagnostic testing modalities, management of anticoagulation in surgical patients, and cardiovascular critical care procedures and provides fast reference to important concepts. This handbook is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.
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Manual of Cardiovascular Medicine

Thoroughly revised and updated, this pocket–sized manual is written by the staff and fellows at the Cleveland Clinic and published in partnership with Topol's Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, Second Edition. It presents effective approaches to common clinical syndromes and describes the procedures and medications currently used for diagnosis and treatment, in a concise outline format that is ideal for quick reference. The Second Edition features a completely updated section on cardiovascular drugs and seven new chapters on diabetes mellitus, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, myocarditis, mechanical support devices, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT.


Book Info
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH. Provides a concise and thorough discussion of cardiovascular diseases encountered in daily practice. Includes clinical presentations, diagnosis and management, procedures, and techniques. For residents, fellows, and clinicians. Outline format. Trim size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Softcover. DNLM: Heart Diseases--diagnosis. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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PocketRadiologist - Cardiac Top 100 Diagnoses

Never before has essential diagnostic guidance been so quick and convenient to access! In conjunction with Amirsys Inc., W.B. Saunders is pleased to present a new family of pocket-sized diagnostic imaging resources unlike any other clinical references available. These titles are being offered both in paperback format, and as software for personal digital assistants (PDAs). Each volume explores the 100 most important diagnoses in a particular radiologic specialty. And, each volume features the authorship of a prominent expert in that specific area. Consistent, bulleted guidelines and crisply reproduced images make it remarkably easy to instantly confirm or rule out a diagnosis. The result is an on-the-go source for the information radiologists need to interpret images with confidence.

• 16 volumes cover a wide range of radiologic specialties, including musculoskeletal imaging · head and neck imaging · neuroimaging · chest imaging · ultrasound · cardiac imaging · spine imaging · vascular imaging · pediatric imaging · gastrointestinal/genitourinary imaging · and emergency imaging.
  
• Two different formats suit the needs of any practitioner:
  
• The PDA versions of these resourcessimple to install on any Palm® or Pocket PC are extremely user-friendly and require very little practice to use. They can be purchased on a retail CD-ROM or downloaded from the Website: www.PocketRadiologist.com
  
• The paperback versions average 320 pages in length and are 5" x 8" in sizeso they can be carried
  and consulted anytime, anywhere.
  
• For each diagnosis, readers will find 1 - 2 radiologic images/illustrations, plus lists of Key Facts ·
  Imaging Findings · Differential Diagnosis · Clinical Issues · Pathologic Features · and References.
  
• Imaging Findings include General Features · CT Findings · and MR findings, as well as
  Other Modality Findings and Imaging Recommendations (where appropriate).
  
• Pathologic Features detail General Pathology · Gross Pathologic/Surgical Features ·
  Microscopic Features · and Staging or Grading Criteria.
  
• Clinical Issues address Presentation as well as Natural History and Treatment and Prognosis

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On Call Cardiology

University of Ottawa, Canada. Pocket-sized guide, for clinicians on call in cardiology. Offers access to important information on diagnosis and treatment of common heart problems. Emphasizes actions, indications, and adverse reactions for commonly used drugs. Outline format. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Cardiovascular System--diseases.

Book Info
University of Ottawa, Canada. Pocket-sized guide, for clinicians on call in cardiology. Offers access to important information on diagnosis and treatment of common heart problems. Emphasizes actions, indications, and adverse reactions for commonly used drugs. Outline format. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Cardiovascular System--diseases.

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