Cardiologia

L'elettrocardiogramma è uno strumento, un segno, un'estensione dell'anamnesi e dell'esame obiettivo. In un paziente che presenta un dolore toracico, l'accurata interpretazione dell'elettrocardiogramma è un fattore di vitale importanza. Questo volume spiega e illustra in modo esauriente l'uso e le implicanze di un tracciato elettrocardiografico, strumento essenziale per la valutazione della funzione cardiaca. La trattazione comprende l'anatomia cardiaca, basi di elettrofisiologia e tecniche per l'analisi del tracciato. Ogni quadro patologico viene spiegato accuratamente portando a conoscenza del lettore l'analisi e la conoscenza completa dell'ECG con l'ausilio di numerose esercitazioni pratiche, casi clinici e test di autovalutazione. Anche le appendici inserite nella parte finale del volume risultano di notevole importanza pratica in quanto elencano i principali farmaci di interesse cardiologico, trattano le linee guida nelle emergenze cardiache e nella valutazione di pazienti affetti da aritmie. Il volume si rivela quindi un importante strumento per comprendere un approccio logico all'analisi dell'ECG, allo scopo di fornire una valida assistenza medica al paziente nell'ambito della quotidiana attività clinica.

Aritmie, ipertensione, cardiopatie: soffrire di una di queste patologie non significa essere destinati a una vita sedentaria. Al contrario l'esercizio fisico regolare, oltre a migliorare complessivamente la qualità della vita, è in grado di ridurre in modo significativo molti dei principali fattori di rischio delle patologie cardiovascolari, quali i livelli di colesterolo, il sovrappeso, il diabete. A fronte di questi benefici, l'attività fisica può però comportare anche alcuni rischi: per questo, prima di iniziare un'attività fisica regolare, sarebbe bene sottoporsi a un'attenta valutazione cardiologica. Patologie cardiovascolari e attività fisica illustra nel dettaglio quali sono gli sport da evitare e quali quelli consigliati per i pazienti affetti dai più diffusi disturbi cardiovascolari. È un libro per il medico che voglia impostare un adeguato programma di screening preventivo o monitorare il paziente che abbia deciso di intraprendere un programma di allenamento. Ma è anche un libro per tutti coloro che, soffrendo di una patologia cardiovascolare, desiderino scegliere, con l'aiuto del proprio medico, lo sport più adatto alle proprie esigenze.

"Questo libro di testo descrive per la maggior parte dei suoi capitoli la rivoluzione che il Laboratorio di Ecocardiografia della Cardiologia del Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiopolmonari di Udine ha avuto grazie a una progressiva implementazione delle più moderne tecnologie digitali. Il classico laboratorio analogico è stato completamente sostituito da un laboratorio full digital, con unanime consenso sulla praticità, efficienza e professionalità che tale nuova organizzazione comporta. Il concetto di laboratorio digitale di ecocardiografia è stato promosso da più di 20 anni dal gruppo storico di Feigenbaum, ma solo pochi laboratori hanno saputo fare il passo di lasciarsi dietro le spalle la tecnologia analogica. Ogni capitolo del libro è frutto della personale esperienza sul campo dell'autore e descrive modelli e obiettivi raggiungibili e pertanto di potenziale utilità pratica per ogni laboratorio di ecocardiografia. Il libro include alcuni capitoli con argomenti abitualmente non descritti nei classici trattati, come quelli sulla gestione dell'accettazione e prenotazione degli esami, sulla privacy e la firma elettronica." (Dalla Presentazione).

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. The 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.

The most up-to-date, comprehensives single-volume guide to adult, congenital, and general cardiothoracic surgery -- from many of the foremost experts in the field Developed by authorities from leading-edge cardiothoracic surgical training programs, this much-needed reference succinctly reviews a wide-range of important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. The Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery is especially timely given the recent development of many new scientific findings and emerging technologies. You'll find it filled with precise information on surgical techniques and pre-and postoperative strategies for managing cardiothoracic disease. In this time-saving sourcebook, you'll get an in-depth look at the full spectrum of disorders and their surgical (and medical) management options, including congenital, acquired, and neoplastic diseases. Supporting this detailed coverage is an easy-to-navigate format featuring focused tables and outline-formatted bullets, along with step-by-step explanations of the most complex operations. Features: Thorough coverage of all major areas of cardiothoracic surgery-perfect for cardiothoracic surgery fellows getting ready for Board review exams (oral and written), and cardiothoracic surgeons preparing for Board certification or recertification Skill-building perspectives on open, minimally invasive, and endovascular surgical procedures-complete with relevant surgical anatomy Indications and techniques for heart and lung transplantation Balanced, detailed presentation of both pediatric and adult patient care issues Innovative chapters on surgical ventricular remodeling, endovascular repair of thoracic aortic pathologies, correction of complex congenital defects, and thoracic oncology that reflect the most promising new surgical technologies "Key Concepts" boxes throughout focus on important "take-home" messages of chapter topics Expert authorship, with most chapters written by current or past faculty and trainees from The John Hopkins Hospital

The first-ever primer for the cardiovascular interventionalist - filled with up-to-date procedural advice! 4 Star Doody's Review! "This is a one-of-a-kind textbook for fellows in training and practicing interventionalists...This is an excellent and comprehensive book that fills a need for information on procedural techniques and avoidance of complications. It will be a welcome addition to the interventionalist's library." (Doody's Review Service). Filling a crucial gap in procedural knowledge, this groundbreaking reference is the first to focus on interventional cardiovascular procedures. The book includes a full section on procedures as well as chapters on the necessary scientific foundation, to which specialists will refer every day in their clinical practice. In addition, each procedural chapter is loaded with valuable tips and pitfalls from an internationally recognized group of experts. Interventional Cardiology starts with a useful look the relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for interventional cardiology. It then covers the principles of the catheterization laboratory and its equipment plus pharmacology before moving on to a step-by-step review of individual procedures and other pertinent topics. The comprehensive coverage of the book is highly accessible thanks to a well-organized full-color format that synthesizes important information and provides a consistent template in describing each procedure. Throughout the book, charts and tables help to summarize key concepts and can serve as the basis for a detailed overview. Features: a first-of-its-kind, in-depth survey of procedural skills for interventional cardiology-edited by two of the foremost experts in the field, and featuring contributions from key opinion leaders in interventional cardiology; top-to-bottom coverage of the latest interventional cardiology techniques; valuable perspectives on avoiding and properly managing complications; up-to-date information on devices; and an extensive illustration program with four-color images and figures throughout.

For many years, individual cardiovascular risk factors have been dealt with in isolation, often by specialists with an interest in one particular risk factor, for example hypertension or hypercholesterolaemia. There has recently been a move to emphasize the importance of reducing global cardiovascular risk, which requires clinicians to address any one of a number of different risk factors. The interplay between these various factors is important in our understanding of development of cardiovascular disease and, similarly, the synergistic effects of targeting different risk factors is important in risk reduction.This text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of modern cardiovascular risk management. It belongs to the "In Clinical Practice" series, which incorporate multiple illustrations using novel and effective formats. Data are frequently presented as bullet point lists or tables so that the key information is clearly available. The emphasis is on overall cardiovascular risk reduction throughout, with integration of lifestyle and pharmacological interventions.

Learn to effectively interpret virtually every ECG you're likely to encounter in clinical practice - in ten brief lessons The only review book to offer full-sized ECGs throughout (simulating how they appear on tests and in actual practice), this sourcebook is the most sought-after ECG review anywhere, trusted by cardiology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students alike. ECG in Ten Days is based on the author's popular ten-day review course, and features a unique step-by-step approach, crystal-clear vector images, plus practice EDB strips to build confidence and fine-tune clinical skills. In these pages, you'll find essential information on everything from SA & AV nodal conduction abnormalities, to mechanisms of arrhythmias and electronic pacemakers. Also included is an answer sheet similar to the one encountered on board exams. NEW to the Second Edition Inclusion of the latest American College of Cardiology (ACC) guidelines Selection of random ECGs after Day 10 for additional review A brand-new glossary with key terms, which are also bolded within the text Short appendix that includes formal criteria for various ECG diagnoses Consolidated chapters 2 and 3 for a more cohesive look at super ventricular arrhythmias Reorganized chapters that streamline the content on Day 6, and help ensure a more efficient, manageable review of the material

This book details topics of particular importance to critical care cardiovascular diagnosis and management in the perioperative period. It represents an important update for anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, emergency care physicians and intensivists caring for patients with acute, life-threatening cardiovascular afflictions

Finally, a pacing book dedicated to the adult patient with CHD. Drawing on their vast experience, Drs. Mond and Karpawich join forces to show you what to do, how to do it, and what to avoid. Building on more than 60 years of device therapy Pacing Options in the Adult Patient with Congenital Heart Disease leads you through the many congenital heart defects now seen in adults. This essential resource: * Describes the various anatomical characteristics of repaired and non-repaired congenital heart defects and compares these with the normal anatomy, allowing you to easily identify the differences * Guides you through the implant techniques, highlighting the specific problems that might be encountered and providing proven techniques to overcome technically difficult anatomical variations in patients with and without congenital heart disease Throughout the book, schematic diagrams of the diverse anatomy of the congenital heart support the textual descriptions, and x-rays and fluoroscopic images illustrate the physiology and maximize understanding.

"The Year Book of Cardiology" brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in cardiology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Topics include: coronary angioplasty vs. coronary bypass surgery; cocaine use and the likelihood of nonfatal stroke; clinical reality of coronary prevention guidelines; and gene-specific triggers for arrhythmias. "The Year Book of Cardiology" publishes annually in August.

Thoroughly updated for its Third Edition, this best-selling manual is a practical guide to the performance, interpretation, and clinical applications of echocardiography. The "Echo Manual" is written by recognized authorities at the Mayo Clinic and provides a concise, user-friendly summary of techniques, diagnostic criteria, and quantitative methods for both echocardiography and Doppler echocardiography. Discussion of each clinical problem also includes transesophageal echocardiography. This edition covers the latest techniques, standards, and applications and includes new contrast agents. All references have been updated. More than 900 images - well annotated and true to gray scale and color - give readers an immediate grasp of salient points.