Cardiovascular medicine Books

Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The acclaimed âœmust readâ for anesthesiologists new to the cardiac operating roomCardiac Anesthesia & Transesophageal Echocardiography, Second Edition is a fast, proven effective way for anesthesiology trainees to acquire the essential skills and knowledge necessary to successfully navigate the cardiac operating room. Enhanced by more than 100 photographs, nearly 200 carefully rendered line drawings, and illustrative case scenarios, this unique guide imparts the basic principles of both cardiac anesthesia and echocardiography in a way that reflects the realities of clinical anesthesia practice. Included with the book is online access to nearly 100 narrated, labeled TEE clips that introduce you to both normal and abnormal echocardiographTable of ContentsPreface Contributors to the First Edition Introduction to Perioperative Echocardiography What Can Be Learned From Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)? What Echocardiographic Modalities Are Employed and How Can They Be Used? What Are the Indications and Contraindications for Perioperative TEE? Briefly, How Does Echocardiography Work? What Constitutes the Standard Perioperative TEE Examination? How Is TEE Routinely Used Perioperatively? What Is the Role of Three-Dimensional Echocardiography in Perioperative Management? How Can Echocardiography Be Used to Determine Cardiac Output, Pressure Gradients, and Other Hemodynamic Measures Formerly Done With a Pulmonary Artery (PA) Catheter? Image and Video Atlas Chapter 1 Preoperative Evaluation of the Heart Surgery Patient Consent for Cardiac Anesthesia Cardiac Surgery and Teamwork Coronary Stents or Coronary Artery Bypass? Cardiology Evaluation Preoperative Assessment Preoperative Patient Care and Comfort Chapter 2 Hemodynamics and Cardiac Anesthesia Hemodynamic Calculations and Invasive Monitors: Why Are They Important and How Does One Determine Them? The Pumping Heart: How Does the Pump Contract and Relax? Pharmacology and Hemodynamics: An Introduction TEE and Hemodynamic Instability: How TEE Advances the Diagnosis of Hypotension? Avoiding Hemodynamic Collapse: A Case Illustration Chapter 3 Perioperative Rhythm Abnormalities The Electrocardiogram ECG Abnormalities Bradyarrhythmias Temporary Pacemaker Supraventricular Tachycardias Ventricular Tachycardia and Fibrillation TEE and the ECG Case Scenario Chapter 4 Routine Cardiac Surgery and Anesthesia Immediate Preoperative Assessment and Antibiotic Prophylaxis Monitoring and Vascular Access Anesthetic Induction and Maintenance Institution of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Separation From CPB Sternal Closure and Patient Transport Commonly Used Vasoactive Drugs in the Cardiac Surgery Patient Case Illustration Summary Chapter 5 The Complicated Patient for Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgery The Patient With Impaired Systolic and Diastolic Ventricular Function The Reoperative Patient The Diabetic Patient and Perioperative Glucose Control The Vascular Disease Patient in Need of Cardiac Surgery The Kidney Failure Patient and Cardiac Surgery Chapter 6 Aortic Valve Disease Overview The Clinical Signs and Symptoms of AV Disease Physiologic Compensatory Mechanisms of AV Disease Echocardiography and AV Disease Surgical and Catheter-Mediated AV Replacement Anesthetic Implications of AV Diseases Clinical Scenario: The Patient With Mixed AS/AR and the Emergency Institution of CPB Chapter 7 Mitral Valve Disease The Clinical Signs and Symptoms of MV Diseases Physiologic Compensatory Mechanisms of MV Diseases Echocardiography and MV Diseases Surgical and Catheter-Mediated Approaches to the Repair and Replacement of the MV Surgical Approaches to the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Anesthetic Implications of MV Diseases Case Scenario Chapter 8 Right Heart Valves and Function The Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Tricuspid Valve Diseases RV Function The Pulmonic Valve Echocardiography of Right Heart Structures and Right Ventricular Function Echocardiographic Evaluation of the Tricuspid Valve and Tricuspid Regurgitation Surgical Approaches to TV Diseases Anesthetic Implications of TV Diseases, Pulmonary Hypertension, and RV Failure Case Scenario: The Patient With Endocarditis Chapter 9 Anesthesia for Repair of Diseases of Thoracic Aorta Diseases of the Ascending Thoracic Aorta Diseases of the Descending Thoracic Aorta Anesthetic Management of the Patient With Disease of the Thoracic Aorta Distal Aortic Perfusion and Spinal Cord Protection During Descending Thoracic Aneurysm Resection and Endovascular Stenting Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Echocardiography in the Management of Thoracic Aortic Diseases Case Scenario Chapter 10 Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Masses Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis of HCM Pathology of HCM Medical Therapy for HCM Dynamic Obstruction of the LVOT Anesthetic Management of the HCM Patient for Noncardiac Surgery Anesthetic Management for Surgical Repair of HCM The Surgical Approach to HCM Repair Cardiac Masses Case Scenario: 22-Year-Old Man With Sudden Cardiac Death Chapter 11 Ventricular Assist Devices and Heart Transplantation Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation and the Heart Surgery Patient Ventricular Assist Devices: Designs and Indications Short-Term VAD Placement Long-Term VAD Placement Anesthetic Management of VADs TEE and VADs Heart Transplantation Case Scenario Chapter 12 Anesthesia for Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Atrial Septal Defects Ventricular Septal Defects Tetralogy of Fallot Transposition of the Great Arteries Single Ventricle Patients Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Cardiac Surgery and Pregnancy TEE and CHD Chapter 13 Off-Pump, Robotic, and Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches Anesthetic Challenges for Off-Pump and Minimally Invasive Surgery Is Off-Pump Surgery Better Than On-Pump Surgery? Case Scenario Chapter 14 The Postoperative Care of the Cardiac Surgery Patient Routine Transport and Report Inflammation and the Cardiac Surgery Patient Genetic Associations and Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Perioperative Neurological Injury Respiratory Failure Acute Kidney Injury ICU Hemodynamics Analgesia, Electrolytes, Glucose Echocardiography in the ICU Summary Chapter 15 Anesthesia for Electrophysiology, Hybrid, and Catheterization Procedures Electrophysiology and Other Catheter-Based Procedures Overview EP Procedures Anesthetic Management of EP Procedures Risks and Complications of Out-Of-The-OR Cardiac Procedures Chapter 16 Coagulopathy, Bleeding, and Cardiac Anesthesia Emergencies Hemostasis and Cardiac Surgery Prevention of Blood Loss During Cardiac Surgery When to Transfuse Outcomes Following Transfusion Massive Transfusion and Cardiac Trauma Options for Patients Who Refuse Blood Product Administration The Emergency Patient From the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Perioperative Tamponade Chapter 17 Cardiopulmonary Bypass The Plumbing of CPB Bypassing the Heart Bypassing the Lungs Preserving the Heart Protecting the Brain Electrolytes and CPB Anticoagulation and CPB Systemic Inflammation and CPB Echocardiography and CPB Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Chapter 18 Postoperative Analgesia for Cardiac Surgery What Are the Systemic Implications of Pain in the Cardiac Surgery Patient? What Modalities Are Available to Treat Postoperative Pain? Enhanced Recovery Following Cardiac Surgery Summary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology 2. Diagnosis 3. Pathology and staging 4. Treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) 5. Treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) 6. Chemotherapy for metastatic disease 7. Follow-up (surveillance)

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Neurologic complications of pediatric congenital heart disease 2. Neurologic complications of congenital heart disease in adults 3. Neurologic complications of rheumatic fever 4. Neurologic complications of nonrheumatic valvular heart disease 5. Advances and ongoing controversies in PFO closure and cryptogenic stroke 6. Neurological complications of coronary heart disease and their management 7. Neurologic complications of heart surgery 8. Neurological complications of heart failure 9. Neurological complications of cardiomyopathies 10. Neurologic complications of myocarditis 11. Neurologic complications of infective endocarditis 12. Neurologic complications of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis 13. Neurologic complications of atrial fibrillation: Pharmacologic and interventional approaches to stroke prevention 14. Tachyarrhythmias and neurologic complications 15. Neurologic complications of brady-arrhythmias 16. Effects of acute neurologic disease on the heart 17. Neurologic complications of genetic channelopathies 18. Neurological complications of syncope and sudden cardiac arrest 19. Neurologic complications of cardiac arrest 20. Neurologic complications of implantable devices 21. Neurologic complications of diseases of the aorta 22. Cerebral aneurysms and cervical artery dissection: Neurological complications and genetic associations 23. Neurological complications of systemic hypertension 24. Neurologic complications of venous thromboembolism 25. Neurologic complications of cardiac disease in athletes 26. Cerebrovascular manifestations of tumors of the heart 27. Stroke in pregnancy 28. Hemodynamics in acute stroke: Cerebral and cardiac complications 29. Neurological complications of cardiovascular drugs 30. The role of biomarkers and neuroimaging in ischemic/hemorrhagic risk assessment for cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease prevention 31. Clinical utility of echocardiography in secondary ischemic stroke prevention 32. The relationship between heart disease and cognitive impairment 33. Anxiety and psychological management of heart disease and heart surgery

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Blood flow through arteries2. Computational modeling of plaque progression3. Optimization of stent deployment4. Predictive modelling of Abdominal Aorta Aneurism5. Computer models of Purkinje fibers network with different electrical potential6. Modeling of cardiomyopathies caused by sarcomeric gene mutations7. Design of inhalation drug therapy8. Particles deposition in the respiratory region of the lung9. Transport in the lung airways10. Distribution of inhaled drug particles11. Computational modelling of dry powder inhalers for pulmonary drug delivery

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Book SynopsisNuclear cardiac imaging refers to cardiac radiological diagnostic techniques performed with the aid of radiopharmaceuticals, which are perfused into the myocardium as markers. These imaging studies provide a wide range of information about the heart, including the contractility of the heart, the amount of blood supply to the heart and whether parts of the heart muscle are alive or dead. This is essential information for cardiologists, and nuclear imaging has become an increasingly important part of the cardiologist''s armamentarium. Chapters in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging cover historical, technical and physiological considerations, diagnosis and prognosis, conditions other than Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), advanced cardiac imaging, and challenges and opportunities. New to the sixth edition are key point summaries at the start of each chapter, clinical cases with videos, and a question and answer chapter on practical issues. This volume is ideal for nuclear cardiologists in training and nuclear clinicians alike who are searching for quick answers to important clinical and technical questions.

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Book SynopsisThis new, comprehensive analysis of human cardiovascular control explains the control of pressure, vascular volume and blood flow during orthostatis and exercise. Analysis of the physical properties of the vascular system and their modification by mechanical, neural, and humoural factors is highlighted by novel graphical representations of basic concepts. Interactive effects of the vasculature on cardiac performance and factors that both control and limit oxygen transfer from lungs to cells are stressed. This complete account will prove invaluable for all medical students, physiologists and clinicians who wish to better understand the reflex and hormonal control of the human cardiovascular system.Trade ReviewIt is a delight to read the historical perspective provided for each of the major concepts discussed as that allows the reader to gain an understanding of the early contributions by a number of scientists to the concepts of cardiovascular control accepted today. Pertinent headings are presented throughout to ease digestion of the wealth of information provided. The illustrations are excellent, each elaborating concepts presented in the text. The author has provided mini summaries at the end of each section so that major points of importance are emphasized ... when finished with this volume I had the feeling that I had just received a thorough education in current concepts of blood pressure regulation. * J.A. Armour, M.D., Ph.d. *Table of Contentsn 1Passive Effects of Gravity 2: Reflex Control During Orthostasis 3: Neural-Humoral Adjustments to Orthostasis and Long-Term Control 4: Orthostatic Intolerance 5: Central Circulatory Adjustments to Dynamic Exercise 6: Control of Regional Blood Flow During Dynamic Exercise 7: Control of Blood Flow to Dynamically Active Muscles 8: Cardiovascular Adjustments to Isometric Contractions 9: Limitations to Oxygen Uptake During Dynamic Exercise 10: What Signals Govern the Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise? Role of Central Command 11: What Signals Govern the Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise? Reflexes from Active Muscles 12: Arterial Baroreflexes, Central Command, and Muscle Chemoreflexes: A Synthesis

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Book SynopsisAlthough the general format of Stress Testing has not been changed in the Fifth Edition, the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated. ''Take Home'' messages are sprinkled throughout the book to emphasize major concepts. The chapter on electrocardiographic changes has been completely reorganized to highlight the importance of unconventional markers of ischemia. Two new chapters cover the role of exercise echocardiography and exercise testing in congestive heart failure.Trade ReviewFrom reviews of the previous edition:This remains the best book to buy on the subject of exercise testing... an excellent book... recommended with enthusiasm. * International Journal of Cardiology *This book is to be recommended to all physicians who use exercise testing as a diagnostic or rehabilitation procedure. * Cardiology in Practice *I highly recommend this book for anyone involved in non-invasive cardiology. * Journal of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Technology *The author's style is to be lauded... (He) states clearly the absolute, relative and contraindications to stress testing... highly recommended. * Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation *I highly recommend this text as a well-written, integrated collection of current research, pathophysiology and clincal applications. * Physical Therapy *Table of Contents1: History of Stress Testing 2: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Exercise 3: Physiology of Cardiac Ischemia 4: Indications 5: Contraindications, Risks, and Safety Precautions 6: Parameters to be Measured 7: Stress Echocardiography 8: Stress Testing Protocol 9: Memorial Heart Institute Protocol 10: Stress Testing After Myocardial Infarction 11: Stress Testing After Surgical Intervention and Coronary Angioplasty 12: ECG Patterns and Their Significance 13: Rhythm and Conduction Disturbances in Stress Testing 14: Predictive Implications 15: Stress Testing in Women 16: Stress Testing in Congestive Heart Failure 17: Chest Pain and Normal Coronary Arteries 18: Blood Pressure Measurements During Exercise 19: Silent Ischemia 20: Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 21: Frederick W. James, MD: Pediatric Exercise Testing 22: Fred Mishkin, MD: Radionuclide Techniques in Stress Testing 23: Metabolic Abnormalities and Drugs 24: Ronald H. Startt Selvester, MD: Computer Technology and Exercise Testing

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Book SynopsisOver 25 million people in the U.S. alone have benefited from statins--such drugs as Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, Pravachol, and other cholesterol-lowering medicines--in preventing stroke, heart attack, and other forms of coronary heart disease. But how did these remarkable, life-saving drugs come into being? In Triumph of the Heart, Dr. Jie Jack Li, a medicinal chemist and expert on drug discovery, tells for the first time the fascinating story of statins. Drawn from interviews with many scientists involved in the discovery and development of these drugs, the book illuminates the human side of science by revealing the role played by persistence, luck, and sudden insight that characterize major discoveries. For scientists in the drug industry, health care professionals, students of medicine, and all those intrigued by the basic human drive to explore and discover, Triumph of the Heart offers a compelling view of one of the most important drug discoveries of our time.Trade ReviewThis book offers valuable insights into the way a drug company goes about building a platform for a potential "blockbuster". * Lancet *You do not need to be a chemist or scientist to understand this book. It is easy to read, engaging and educational. * Laura Strachan, Nursing Standard *Table of ContentsPROLOGUE ; APPENDIX ; TRADEMARKS OF THE DRUGS ; BIBLIOGRAPHY AND NOTES ; INDEX

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Book SynopsisA new volume in the Weil Integrative Medicine Library, a groundbreaking series under the general editorship of Dr. Andrew Weil, Integrative Cardiology offers a new and much-needed perspective in cardiac care and prevention, blending conventional medicine with alternative approaches not typically part of the Western medical curriculum. This unique perspective highlights specific gaps in conventional heart care, and examines how alternative approaches may be ideally suited to address these missed opportunities. The book introduces topics not typically addressed in conventional cardiology texts including: nutritional therapies, exercise, botanicals, mind/body approaches, spirituality, aspirin, metabolic cardiology, acupuncture, and energy medicine. The focus of this work is on prevention and it recommends an approach that emphasizes the collaboration of the patient and health care provider--both seeking to obtain the best possible outcome taking into account the intangible, but vital, nuaTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why Integrative Cardiology? (Dalen & Devries) Section I. The Foundations of Integrative Cardiology 1. Nutrition (Weil) 2. Exercise Smith) 3. Botanicals (Lowdog) 4. Aspirin (Dalen) 5. Metabolic Cardiology (Sinatra) 6. Acupuncture (Longhurst) 7. Spirituality (Kreitzer & Rift) 8. Mind/Body (Lebowitz) 9. Energy Medicine (Prittinen) Section II: Integrative Approaches to Cardiovascular Disease 10. Preventive Cardiology (Devries) 11. Hypertension (Sinatra) 12. Coronary disease (Guarneri) 13. CHF (Guarneri) 14. Arrhythmias (Graboys) 15. Cardiac Surgery (Sethi) Section IV: Resources for Further Study of Integrative Cardiology

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Book SynopsisDespite major advances in prevention and treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The vast number of patients with cardiovascular disease coupled with ongoing clinical advances makes the Oxford American Handbook of Cardiology a must-buy for residents, fellows, and students, as well as an excellent reference guide for general practitioners. The reader will find here all the essential practice guidelines and management strategies as well as a unique chapter on preventive cardiology and a useful summary of recent major clinical trials in cardiology. Common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular and congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure, are covered comprehensively yet concisely.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use, clinically oriented learning guide presents 115 unique cases that cover the scope of cardiac imaging, including congenital, ischemic, myocardial, valvular, and pericardial heart disease, as well as postintervention complications. Given the standard format of problem and solution, each case is structured for effective review and learning for both the resident-in-training and the experienced clinician. Cases are categorized by section: the first encompasses a brief review of basic anatomy, and subsequent sections are divided by disease category. Featuring over 440 images and accompanied by brief yet informative discussions, Cardiac Imaging Cases is the ideal resource and reference guide for anyone in the field of cardiovascular radiology.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Section 1: Normal Anatomy Section 2: Congenital Heart Disease- Coronary and Great Vessel Section 3: Great Vessel Disease Section 4: Congenital Heart Disease- Cardiac Section 5: Ischemic Heart Disease - Coronary Artery Disease Section 6: Ischemic Heart Disease - Myocardial Section 7: Myocardial Disease - Intrinsic Section 8: Myocardial Disease - Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions Section 9: Cardiac Valvular Disease Section 10: Pericardial Disease Section 11: Support Devices Section 12: Postintervention/postoperative Index of Cases Index

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Book SynopsisFull of evidence-based, easy to understand information about CHD, Healing Hearts and Minds offers strategies for learning to thrive despite living with this condition, but most importantly it will offer hope and connection. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed birth abnormality in the US. With great advances in surgery and medicine, however, survival rates have improved by 75% since the 1940s. Welcome news, of course, as only a few decades ago these birth defects were considered a death sentence, but as with any chronic condition, survival does not mean the issue is cured. With better medical care, babies born today with CHD have a good chance of surviving, but throughout their entire lives they can face surgeries, invasive treatments, lifelong monitoring, frequent medical check-ups, and significant limitations on physical activity, in addition to poor public awareness which can have an impact on social inclusion and understanding. Much attention has rightly beTrade Reviewgives much needed attention to the emotional experience of living with CHD, providing every reader with compassion, tools, resources, and hope. * Karla Deal, Adult Congenital Heart Association *Tracy Livecchi and Liza Morton share a story of courage and hope for those who are living with a congenital heart condition. The authors through their own experiences give voice to the CHC community. They relate their own heroic experiences as they sought an understanding of how their diagnosis influenced their ability to live a full life. We learn from their pioneering journey of self-exploration that, even with limited information from the medical community, they sought to understand their feelings and even metabolic resources. The story is optimistic as we learn that with appropriate medical care and a supportive community, individuals with CHC can live full lives, successfully have families, and navigate being a successful professional. * Professor Stephen Porges, Distinguished University Scientist, Indiana University and Founding Director, Traumatic Stress Research Consortium, Kinsey Institute *This is the book for which we've all been waiting. With warmth, respect, and compassion from two highly regarded authors with lived experiences as well as professional training and expertise, Morton and Livecchi offer an incredible how-to guide for adults everywhere coping with congenital heart conditions. I highly recommend this book for everyone in the congenital heart community-patients, families, and health care professionals. * Dr. Adrienne Kovacs, Clinical and Health Psychologist, Equilibria Psychological Health, Toronto, Canada *Tracy Livecchi and Dr. Liza Morton have harnessed their individualized training and experiences both as mental health professionals as well as adults living with congenital heart conditions (CHCs) to create a first-of-its-kind, easily readable, focused, informative, and entertaining primer and guide to awareness of, and release from, the global suffering that commonly occurs in the setting of a lifelong medical condition. We are grateful to Liza and Tracy for their wisdom in calling this out loud, filling a void for the benefit of our patients, their families, and for our colleagues. * Founding Director Boston Adult Congenital Heart (BACH) and Pulmonary Hypertension Program, Laurence J. Sloss, MD Chair in Cardiology, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Dorothy Pearson, Vice President Global Alliance of Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts, and Former Senior Physician's Assistant, Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center (BACH) *This carefully written and touching book takes a novel approach to CHCs. Written for a lay perspective, underpinned by psychotherapy expertise, the reader is guided through their own journey to explore emotional and mental health. The positive effects of storytelling on mental health are recognized and this approach is excellently weaved throughout the book using the authors' own stories and those of other adults with CHC, families and professionals. Whilst aimed predominantly at supporting those living with CHC and their families/friends, it provides insight and recommendations that all CHC healthcare professionals should be encouraged to read. I loved reading it and will be referring to it again and again. * Dr. Kerry Gaskin, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Worcester and Chairperson of the Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (CCNA), United Kingdom *Written with kindness and a sense of community this book offers gentle encouragement for people living with CHCs validating their experience in a world, and body, which may have presented many challenges. The background details how medical advances have increased survival for people with CHC. The authors explain, with great care, the personal and societal challenges of life as 'pioneering patients'. Their expert knowledge is evident, in their lived experience and psychological expertise. They explain the psychological impacts and evidence based coping mechanisms. Diversity of experience is thoughtfully weaved throughout. This book will be an important resource for people living with CHC, their families or anyone working in the healthcare system wanting to take a more psychologically informed approach to care. * Kylie Barclay, Health Policy Professional, United Kingdom *A beautifully crafted journey through stories of adversity, medical procedures and cardiac events framed by stories of love, perseverance and hope. The authors draw on their lived experience of living well with a congenital heart condition and mental health training to discuss the psychological impact of growing up with a lifelong condition. It has important insights and evidence-based strategies for people living with a CHC and those who support them. As we become more aware of the need for psychologically informed care and how a child's experiences of medical care shape life, this book is a must read for those interested in a more trauma informed approach. 'Healing Hearts and Minds' is a wonderful achievement * Professor Lucy Bray, Professor of Child Health Literacy, Edge Hill University and lead ISupport Collaboration *Informative and thought-provoking. 'Patient voice' and 'lived experience' are buzzwords we often hear, yet this can be a tick-box exercise. This book gently but firmly challenges the simple notion people are 'fixed' when they leave hospital. This is not to deny the incredible developments in medical science rather, it's an acknowledgment that we need to support the whole person lifelong. Liza and Tracy have given voice to their experiences and, in doing so, will help to give voice to many others. Their writing offers a priceless combination of truly lived experience and professional expertise, representing a textbook for us all. For those affected by CHCs, clinicians and policymakers committed to providing truly holistic care. * Dr. James Cant, CEO, Resuscitation Council, United Kingdom *Liza and Tracy have produced a toolkit for people living with a CHC, their loved ones and health professionals. Their insights gained through lived experience and professional roles have allowed them to develop a book with a unique perspective. As a healthcare professional this helped me consider how I can better support and meet the needs of people with a CHC, taking a truly holistic approach to their care. Thanks to the authors for their dedication in providing the first toolkit to support the mental health of others with a CHC, for showing them a path already traveled and how to navigate it. I encourage HCPs involved in the care of people with CHC to read this book to support their development. * Maggie Simpson, ACHD Specialist Nurse, Chair British Adult Congenital Cardiac Nursing Association (BCCNA) & Scottish Heart Failure Nurse Forum (SHFNF) *This book is a unique contribution to the world of congenital heart conditions (CHC)-serving both patients and families as well as the clinical care team. Tracy Livecchi and Dr. Liza Morton take the reader on a journey to explore psychological challenges, hopes, and disappointments into the new "normalcy" of CHC patients. The book is motivating, inspiring, and helpful. For congenital heart condition patients and providers this book is a must. * Dr. Dan G. Halpern, MD, Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program, Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health *As an adult patient with a congenital heart condition (CHC), I have read many books on the topic. This book, however, provided insights and help beyond so many of the others because both of the authors have CHCs and have personally faced the same challenges that I have. I knew they 'got me.' The unique combination of being patients and healthcare professionals provides the authenticity, credibility, and help that simply cannot be achieved in any other way. What I found most beneficial (and healing) about this book is that the authors recognize the differences between adults who were born in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and today—and that these differences can be addressed. The authors' insights and desire (and ability) to help clearly come from the heart. Thank you! * Rick Puder, CHC lived experience and advocate, United States *This book is a wonderful resource that is greatly needed in the CHC patient and family community. I know it would have helped me at a time in my adult life when I had one medical crisis on top of another. At that time, I reached out for therapy but could not find a therapist who 'got' me. I felt so alone and unheard. * Paula Miller, Senior Education Manager, ACHD (Adult Congenital Heart Association), United States *Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a physical condition where the heart has developed abnormalities prior to birth. The amazing success in survival is due to the medical advances in making corrections or adjustments to the physical condition. Particularly in adults, while there are physical symptoms, the effect on their lives tends to be much greater from psychological symptoms. These psychological symptoms are very dependent on the individual, what their lives consist of, and how they can cope with them. The future advances in how to live as full and meaningful life as possible, will be the management of coping well and this book fills a significant gap by offering extensive support, strategies, and techniques to this end. * Michael Cumper, President of Somerville Heart Foundation, United Kingdom / CHC Lived Experience *A psychologically illuminating book focused on congenital heart conditions, life-extending recent advances in medicine and surgery, and the associated health and psychological experiences faced by many. The authors write with an uplifting and inspiring sense of courage, optimism, love, and sensitivity, sharing a rich treasure trove of professional psychological knowledge and lived experience. A wonderful, much needed specialist psychology resource to support health and well-being for the congenital heart family around the world. * Dr. Anne-Marie Doyle BSc MSc MA DClinPy Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Adult Congenital Heart Service, Royal Brompton Hospital, London *A book full of compassion and hard-won insight, wisdom, and practical strategies for healing, I sincerely hope this book becomes the classic it deserves to be. While it may focus on CHC, there are many other planets of chronic disease that could readily be brought into its orbits of enlightened understanding and gifts of tender self-care. * Brian Dolan OBE, FFNMRCSI, FRSA, RMN, RGN, Founder of #endpjparalysis global movement, Director, Health Service 360, Honorary Professor of Leadership in Healthcare, University of Salford *I guess it took two women who were born with CHCs and who went into the mental health field for us to finally get a book discussing issues affecting CHC families in a gestalt manner. Now we can move beyond mere survival to having all members of the CHC community living our best lives. This book addresses these issues and gives coping strategies that are helpful not only for the patients but also for the family members. Thank you for validating the feelings I've been having for over two decades! I loved the quotes from members of the CHC community and the case studies. It made the book more digestible and relatable. * Anna Jaworski, Owner and founder, Baby Hearts Press, Host, Heart to Heart with Anna, CEO of Hearts Unite The Globe, Parent of a son with CHC *Tracy Livecchi and Dr Morton have created an essential road map to guide congenital heart survivors as they negotiate the life-long challenges of their condition. Compassionate, and wise, it offers the kind of advice that is deeply informed by their own CHD journey, as well as by their many years caring for the mental health needs of their community. Most impressive is their focus on wellness, which they argue can be achieved even in the face of severe health challenges. The authors offer concrete steps that every patient can take to embrace their lives with their own unique heart. * Amy Verstappen, President, Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts, CHC lived experience *The complexities of mental health issues among patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are unlike any other. Tracy and Liza are not only well-respected therapists in our community, but as CHD patients, they have thoughtfully conveyed our challenges first-hand. This comprehensive resource for patients, their loved ones, and medical providers is a very informative read! * Lena Morsch, Founder of Zipper Sisters: Women with Congenital Heart Disease, CHC Lived Experience, United States *Table of ContentsForeword Preface: Our Hope and Mission Chapter 1: A Brief Medical History Chapter 2: The Possible Impact of Having a Congenital Heart Condition Chapter 3: Understanding the Body's Alarm System, Anxiety and Trauma Chapter 4: Weathering the Storm; Low Mood, Shame and Anger Chapter 5: Self-care & Stress Management Toolkit Chapter 6: Managing Uncomfortable Feelings Chapter 7: Managing Unhelpful Thoughts and Behaviors Chapter 8: Maintaining Important Relationships Chapter 9: Coping with Medical Procedures, Events and Symptoms Chapter 10: Taking the Wheel Chapter 11: The Gifts of CHCs Chapter 12: Supporting People with a CHC Afterword Useful Organizations and Resources

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Book SynopsisCardiac catheterization and coronary angiography are both key components to routine cardiology practice. This new edition of Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Intervention has been fully updated since the first edition, with new sections on primary percutaneous coronary intervention, trends in vascular access, bioabsorbable stents, optical coherence tomography, and more. Filled with over 150 clinical images and schematic illustrations, the handbook is an accessible ''how-to'' guide, designed to de-mystify complex cardiac catheterization investigations. Expanded to reflect developments in practice, this new edition also introduces a new chapter on the multidisciplinary team and their roles and responsibilities from pre- to post-procedural care and relevant training requirements.Containing detailed instructions on how to perform a comprehensive left and right heart catheterization procedure, choosing the correct catheter for coronary and graft angiography, and how to perform a diagnosTable of Contents1: Introduction 2: The team 3: Vascular access 4: Cardiac catheterization 5: Specific conditions 6: Coronary angiography 7: Coronary artery bypass graft angiography 8: Percutaneous coronary intervention 9: Additional procedures 10: Complications 11: Post procedure

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Book SynopsisNurses must deliver up-to-date, clinically effective, evidence-based care across a range of settings and develop nursing services to meet changing demands. The revised and expanded Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing 3rd edition is tailored to provide the essential knowledge nurses need; at their fingertips when they need it. This handbook will guide the reader systematically through the care of patients with a wide range of cardiac problems. Each chapter contains the up to date evidence-based guidelines for cardiac conditions and treatments. It now includes new topics such as stroke, genetics, computed tomography coronary angiogram. Valvular heart disease has been expanded, as well as the chapter on congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions. Providing key summaries of common problems and essential issues, it will provide both an invaluable reference for cardiac nurses, as well as a precise, targeted guide for nurses from other specialties caring for patients with cardiac problems.Trade Review'...an excellent resource for clinical nursing staff involved in the wide spectrum of cardiac medicine and surgery practice…I would welcome such an adjunct to my own practice and would recommend it to clinical nursing staff.' * Cardiology News *Table of Contents1: Kate Olson: Introduction: prevention of cardiovascular disease 2: Kate Olson: Cardiac assessment 3: Tracey Bowden: Cardiac investigations 4: Kate Olson: Valvular disease 5: Kate Olson: Infective endocarditis 6: Kate Olson: Coronary heart disease: stable angina 7: Tracey Bowden: Acute coronary syndromes 8: Tracey Bowden: Interventional cardiology for coronary heart disease 9: Kate Olson: Cardiac surgery 10: Imelda Sotto: Chronic heart failure 11: Rachel Grant: Bradycardias and blocks 12: Kate Olson: Tachycardias 13: Alex Cambridge: Electrophysiology 14: Kate Olson: Congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions 15: Kate Olson: Cardiomyopathy 16: Kate Olson: Other cardiac problems 17: Kate Olson: Cardiac rehabilitation 18: Kate Olson: Cardiovascular emergencies 19: Lynda Filer: Cardiovascular drugs Kate Olson: Appendix 1 Further suggested resources Kate Olson: Appendix 2 Heart diagrams

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Book SynopsisIn the last decade, advances in the understanding of lipoprotein and lipid metabolism have developed enormously. This has resulted in a detailed knowledge of the mechanisms underlying the primary and secondary dyslipidaemias. Furthermore, the role of lipoproteins in atherogenesis is increasingly understood at the cellular and molecular level. In this book, the scale of the problem of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is described together with the possibilities for prevention. The pathophysiology of lipid and lipoproteins provide a background to the understanding of the primary and secondary dyslipidaemias and the mechanism of action of the different drug classes.A practical approach to therapy is provided including diet, lifestyle, and therapeutic approaches. Common clinical problems are addressed and the book looks to the future, principally in relation to new therapeutic targets. This book provides the basis for the translation of clinical trial science into everyday clinical practice foTable of Contents1. Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease: the scale of the problem ; 2. Lipids, lipoproteins and atherogenesis ; 3. Risk estimation systems in clinical use: SCORE, HeartScore, Framingham, PROCAM, ASSIGN and QRISK ; 4. Primary dyslipidaemias ; 5. Secondary dyslipidemias ; 6. Diet and lifestyle ; 7. Pharmacological therapy: Statins ; 8. Pharmacological therapy: Non-Statin Drugs ; 9. Combination therapy for the management of hyperlipidaemia ; 10. Recent lipid-lowering trials in perspective: Implications for therapy ; 11. Vascular imaging ; 12. Common problems in lipid management

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Book SynopsisBased on the learning goals of the Society of Thoracic Radiology Curriculum in Cardiac Radiology, Cardiac Imaging presents core knowledge that must be learned to accurately and effectively interpret cardiac imaging studies. This book imparts essential facts about all imaging modalities and the basics of interpretation and technique in a concise and readable format. Part of the Rotations in Radiology series, this book offers a guided approach to imaging diagnosis. Each pathology is covered within a targeted discussion that reviews the definition, clinical features, anatomy and physiology, how to approach the image, what not to miss, differential diagnosis, clinical issues, key points, and key references. The book''s manageable size is ideal for Residents'' use during training on a specific rotation and for exam review, or as a quick refresher for the established Radiologist.Trade ReviewCardiac radiology is underrepresented during the four years of radiology training. With the availability of more advanced scanners in more practices and the excellent cardiac detail that can be seen on noncardiac gated CT scans of the chest, general radiologists will need to refresh their knowledge base. This cardiac imaging book fills this role in an excellent fashion. * Doody notes *Table of ContentsSection 1: Technique ; 1. Cardiovascular CT ; 2. Cardiovascular MR ; Section 2: Normal Anatomy ; 3. Normal Cardiac Anatomy ; 4. Coronary Arterial and Venous Anatomy ; 5. Normal Normal Great Vessel Anatomy ; Section 3: Great Vessel Abnormalities ; A. Aortic ; 6. Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery ; 7. Double Aortic Arch ; 8. Right Aortic Arch ; 9. Coarctation of Aorta ; B. Pulmonary ; 10. Pulmonary Sling ; 11. Absent Pulmonary Artery ; C. Aorta ; 12. Aortic Dissection ; 13. Intramural Hematoma ; 14. Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer ; 15. Aortic Aneurysm ; 16. Aortic Vasculitis ; D. Pulmonary ; 17. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ; 18. Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm ; 19. Pulmonary Artery Stenosis ; 20. Pulmonary Vein Stenosis ; Section 4: Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return ; 21. Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return ; 22. Scimitar Syndrome ; 23. Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return ; 24. Cor Triatriatum ; Section 5: Congenital Heart Disease ; 25. Introduction to congenital heart disease ; A. Left to Right - ASD ; 26. Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect ; 27. Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect ; B. Left to Right - Others ; 28. Ventricular Septal Defect ; 29. Patent Ductus Arteriosus ; 30. Left-to-Right Shunt Reversal - Eisenmenger Physiology ; C. Right to Left - TOF ; 31. Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot ; D. Right to Left - Transposition ; 32. Complete (D-) Transposition of Great Arteries ; 33. Corrected (L-) Transposition of Great Arteries ; E. Right to Left - Others ; 34. Ebstein Anomaly ; 35. Tricuspid Atresia ; 36. Truncus Arteriosus ; 37. TAPVR ; 38. DORV ; F. Complex ; 39. Heterotaxy Syndrome ; 40. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ; Section 6: Coronary Artery Variants and Anomalies ; A. Variants ; 41. Myocardial Bridging ; B. Benign ; 42. Benign Anomalous Coronary Artery ; C. Malignant ; 43. Malignant Anomalous Coronary Artery ; Section 7: Coronary Artery Disease ; A. Coronary Artery Calcification ; 44. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring ; B. Atherosclerotic Disease ; 45. Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis ; 46. Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis ; 47. Other Coronary Artery Stenosis ; C. Complications ; 48. Coronary Artery Aneurysm ; D. Vasculitis ; 49. Kawasaki Disease ; Section 8: Myocardial Disease - Ischemia/Infarction ; A. Ischemia ; 50. Stunned/Hibernating Myocardium ; B. Infarction ; 51. Acute Myocardial Infarction ; 52. Chronic Myocardial Infarction ; 53. Microvascular Obstruction ; 54. Transmural Myocardial Infarction ; 55. Nontransmural Myocardial Infarction ; C. Complications ; 56. Ventricular Septal Rupture ; 57. Left Ventricular Aneurysm ; 58. Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm ; Section 9: Myocardial Disease - Cardiomyopathy ; A. General ; 59. Left Heart Failure ; B. Ischemia ; 60. Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ; C. Dilated ; 61. Dilated Cardiomyopathy ; D. Hypertrophic ; 62. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ; E. Infiltrative ; 63. Cardiac Amyloidosis ; 64. Cardiac Sarcoidosis ; F. Dysplasia ; 65. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia ; G. Inflammatory ; 66. Myocarditis ; H. Other ; 67. Left Ventricular Noncompaction ; 68. Takotsubo Cardiomyopaphy ; 69. Cardiac Herniation ; Section 10: Myocardial Disease - Masses ; A. Tumor-like Conditions ; 70. Left Atrial Thrombus ; 71. Left Ventrical Thrombus ; 72. Lipomatous Hypertrophy of Interatrial Septum ; B. Tumor - Benign ; 73. Cardiac Myxoma ; 74. Cardiac Rhabdomyoma ; C. Tumor - Malignant ; 75. Cardiac Angiosarcoma ; 76. Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma ; 77. Cardiac Lymphoma ; 78. Cardiac Metastases ; Section 11: Cardiac Valvular Disease ; A. Aorta ; 79. Aortic Valve Stenosis ; 80. Aortic Regurgitation ; 81. Bicuspid Aortic Valve ; B. Mitral ; 82. Mitral Stenosis ; 83. Mitral Valve Prolapse ; 84. Mitral Annular Calcification ; 85. Valvular Prosthesis ; C. Right-Sided ; 86. Pulmonary Stenosis ; 87. Pulmonary Regurgitation ; 88. Tricuspid Regurgitation ; D. Lesions ; 89. Papillary Fibroelastoma ; 90. Infective Endocarditis ; Section 12: Pericardial Disease ; A. Calcification ; 91. Pericardial Calcification (CXR) ; 92. Constrictive Pericarditis ; B. Collections ; 93. Pericardial Effusion (CXR) ; 94. Infectious Pericarditis ; 95. Pericardial Tamponade ; 96. Pneumopericardium ; C. Others ; 97. Congenital Absence of the Pericardium ; 98. Pericardial Cyst ; D. Support Devices ; 99. Pulmonary Artery Catheter ; 100. Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker ; 101. Intra-aortic Balloon Pump ; 102. Left Ventricular Assist Device ; Section 13: Postintervention/Postoperative ; A. Stents and Grafts ; 103. Patent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts ; 104. Post-CABG Thrombosis ; 105. In-Stent Restenosis ; 106. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ; B. Systemic Pulmonary Anastomotic Surgeries ; 107. Blalock-Taussig Shunt ; 108. Glenn and Fontan ; 109. Rastelli Procedure ; C. Chambers ; 110. Left Ventricular Apical Aortic Conduit ; Atrial Septa Defect Closure Device

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Book SynopsisThe Mayo Clinic Guide to Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Second Edition, is an updated version of the popular first edition of the same title. This handy reference text and soon to be classic text is designed to educate physicists, technologists and clinicians in the basics of cardiac MRI. A significantly expanded and reworked clinical imaging section provides numerous imaging protocols for the most commonly indicated cardiac MRI examinations as well as a plethora of well illustrated and described clinical examples. This text is a must have for anyone interested in developing their own cardiovascular MR imaging practice or advancing their existing skills. The addition of case-based questions and answers add a new dimension to this expanded second edition.This print edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging comes with a year''s access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text onlinTable of ContentsSection I: Basic Principles of Cardiac MRI ; 1 ECG Gating and Associated Artifacts Matthew W. Martinez, MD, and Kiaran P. McGee, PhD ; 2 Cardiac Anatomy Matthew W. Martinez, MD ; 3 Standard Imaging Planes in Cardiac MR Imaging Matthew W. Martinez, MD, Eric E. Williamson, MD, and Kiaran P. McGee, PhD ; 4 Pulse Sequence Basics Kiaran P. McGee, MD, and Matthew A. Bernstein, PhD ; 5 Modular Cardiac MR Imaging Protocols Phillip M. Young, MD, Eric E. Williamson, MD, and James F. Glockner, MD ; Section II: Clinical Applications and Case Studies ; 6 Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction Thomas A. Foley, MD ; 7 Nonischemic Myocardial Disease Nila J. Akhtar, MD, Matthew W. Martinez, MD, and Eric E. Williamson, MD ; 8 Pericardial Disease Phillip M. Young, MD ; 9 Cardiac Masses Ethany L. Cullen, MD, and Philip A. Araoz, MD ; 10 Congenital Disease Nandan S. Anavekar, MB, BCh, and Paul R. Julsrud, MD ; 11 Valvular Heart Disease James F. Glockner, MD, PhD ; Section III: Troubleshooting-MRI Safety and Artifacts ; 12 Common MR Imaging Artifacts Kiaran P. McGee, PhD, and Matthew A. Bernstein, PhD ; 13 Cardiac MRI Safety Kiaran P. McGee, PhD, Robert E. Watson Jr, MD, PhD, and Eric E. Williamson, MD ; Section IV: Review Questions ; 14 Board-Type Questions and Answers Kiaran P. McGee, PhD, Matthew W. Martinez, MD, and Eric E. Williamson, MD ; Index

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Book SynopsisA deeply compelling biography of the pioneering children’s heart doctor Helen Taussig, who helped start heart surgery and became a global force against preventable suffering.In A Heart Afire, Patricia Meisol renders a moving portrait of the indomitable pediatrician and global patient activist Helen Taussig (1898-1986), who famously gathered and publicized evidence linking thalidomide to birth defects, leading to US drug safety laws. Taussig also developed the Blalock-Taussig shunt (along with Alfred Blalock) for infants with congenital heart defects. Spanning Taussig’s childhood in Boston, her struggle with dyslexia, her progressive hearing loss, her research contributions, and the founding of her own fledgling children’s heart clinic, this book chronicles Taussig’s ambition, tenacity, and formidable work ethic. As Meisol shows, Taussig not only saved lives, but also set a bold precedent for other women doctors in the twentieth century, who

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Book SynopsisNotre Dame English professor emeritus William O'Rourke recounts his heart attack and the experiences he had during recuperation. From the resulting heightened awareness of his mortality, O'Rourke asks us to change behaviors and to pay attention to our health.Trade Review"O'Rourke' s book and its long description of having a heart attack may scare the bejesus out of you, but it certainly sheds a lot of light on the subject. He's writing about what he knows and he knows a lot. His book is full of life—full of heart—and necessary reading for anyone who's ever thought twice about the tough organ that keeps us alive." —Malachy McCourt, author of A Monk Swimming and Bush Lies in State"The story of William O'Rourks's heart attack is as compelling as a thriller because it is a thriller. As always, O'Rourke's prose is crisp, witty, and wholly original. The chronicle of his recovery demystifies a frightening illness, leaving a reader enlightened and, unexpectedly, cheered." —Valerie Sayers, author of Brian Fever and Due East"In the first few pages of William O'Rourke's gripping book I learned what it feels like to have a heart attack and how the press or pleasure of daily events can keep us postponing the visit to the Emergency Room. Now, I tell myself, I'll be prepared even in the middle of the night or at a sports event. Thanks to my husband's many years of MS, I did have an idea of how important a good doctor, a ready wife or husband, an eagle eye for proceedings, and even chance can be in determining one's future—but the uninitiated in such mysteries will find On Having A Heart Attack to be full of first person insights. Besides, if it has already happened to O'Rourke, maybe it won't happen to his readers!" —Maggie Strong, author of Mainstay: For the Well Spouse of the Chronically Ill"Despite its somber subject, the book is as gripping as fiction, full of drama, conflict, and angst. . . . While convalescing, O'Rourke read all he could find in the literature of MI (myocardial infarction) but met with a singular lack of comprehensive accounts of the physical and psychic experience itself, and how it affects the family and friends of the patient. This he supplies with wry wit and unsparing rue, distillations of the novelist's second nature-attentiveness in calamity, and richness of recall." —Provincetown Arts"For anyone who has ever had a serious medical crisis, or been close to someone who has, William O'Rourke's book is essential reading. O'Rourke takes us on a fascinating, compelling journey into the literal and figurative heart of a gloriously full and fragile life. He illuminates much about our vitality and our mortality, and the ways in which fortune and modern medicine can collaborate in our individual and collective fates. This is a rich tale by a splendid storyteller—a most unforgettable, informative, and deeply moving memoir of one man's struggles and triumphs." —Jay Neugeboren, author of Open Heart: A Patient's Story of Life-Saving Medicine and Life-Giving Friendship"A must-read for practicing physicians, cardiologists, nurses, physician assistants, and the general public. . . . [T]his is an excellent, thoroughly informed book. It will be helpful for recuperating patients and their families and for anyone concerned about heart disease." —Journal of the American Medical Association“This very personal account of exactly what it was like to have a heart attack, to notice medical personnel somewhat hesitant to treat him until they saw his insurance card, to contemplate the possibility of dying before his son turned two, and to make lifestyle changes to lower the risk of a second attack is frightening, moving and sometimes funny.” —Booklist“Books about heart attacks and heart disease abound, mostly authored by health care professionals who specialize in the treatment of heart patients or work as nutritionists. Books written by actual survivors of an MI . . . are rare and a book, such as this, written by someone who is both a survivor and a noted author, is certainly the exception . . . this memoir is much more than just a self-help book. The author examines the many personal thoughts the patient stricken by a heart attack unavoidably encounters. . . . It is a book that doctors and nurses should read and learn from, and one that all those should read who are potentially threatened with heart disease.” —Third Coast

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Book SynopsisProvides an illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means. This book explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India and Greece, its role in Aztec ceremony and its place in the medieval world. It considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions.Table of ContentsLouisa Young: The Human Heart; Francis Wells: The Renaissance Heart; Emily Jo Sargent: The Sacred Heart; Fay Bound Alberti: The Emotional Heart; Ayesha Nathoo: The Transplanted Heart; Melissa Larner: The Healing Heart; Ted Bianco: The Animal Heart; Michael Bracewell: The Broken Heart; Jon Turney: The Future Heart.

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Book SynopsisTake control of your cholesterol without using drugs! Renowned nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Janet Brill presents a comprehensive, holistic ten-step plan to lowering your LDL so you can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and more.“The simple, consistent, and inexpensive lifestyle therapy outlined in Dr. Brill’s Cholesterol Down Plan could be the most important investment you make in your future health.”—Jennifer H. Mieres, M.D., from the forewordIf you are one of the more than 100 million Americans struggling with high cholesterol, then Dr. Janet Brill offers you a revolutionary new plan for taking control of your health—without the risk of statin drugs. With Dr. Brill’s breakthrough Cholesterol Down Plan, you simply add nine “miracle foods” to your regular diet and thirty minutes of walking to your daily routine. That’s all! This straightforward and easy-to-follow program can lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by as much as 47 percent in just four weeks.Cholesterol Down explains Dr. Brill’s ten-point plan as well as the science behind it. You’ll learn how each miracle food affects LDL cholesterol and how the foods work together for maximum effect, as well as:• How eating whole grains helps reduce LDL cholesterol in your bloodstream• Why antioxidants keep plaque from building up in your arteries• How certain steps change the structure of the LDL cholesterol particles (and why it’s best for them to be large and fluffy)• Why walking just thirty minutes a day cuts dangerous belly fatWith everything you need to stay focused on the plan, including a daily checklist, a six-month chart for tracking LDL cholesterol change, tools for assessing your risk level for cardiovascular disease, sample weekly menus, and even heart-healthy recipes, Cholesterol Down is the safe and effective alternative or complement to statin drugs.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to heart health from two of America's most respected doctors at Cleveland Clinic, the #1 hospital for heart health in America.Are you one of the eighty-two million Americans currently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease—or one of the millions more who think they are healthy but are at risk? Whether your goal is to get the best treatment or stay out of the cardiologist’s office, your heart's health depends upon accurate information and correct answers to key questions. In Heart 411, two renowned experts, heart surgeon Marc Gillinov and cardiologist Steven Nissen, tackle the questions their patients have raised over their decades of practice: Can the stress of my job really lead to a heart attack? How does exercise help my heart, and what is the right amount and type of exercise? What are the most important tests for my heart, and when do I need them? How do symptoms and treatments differ among men, women, and chi

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Book SynopsisKnock down that sodium--but not the flavor--to decrease your blood pressure and risks for heart attack and stroke. This toolkit, sodium tracker, and cookbook in one gives you solid health information and 60 low-sodium recipes for favorite comfort foods. With the book's step-by-step approach, eating less salt has never been more achievable. Everyone can benefit from a lower sodium diet: Millions of Americans (including 97 percent of children) consume far more sodium than they need, averaging about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, or seven times what the body needs to function. To help you achieve the association's recommended daily sodium intake of 1,500 milligrams, Eat Less Salt gives you realistic strategies for cutting back on sodium gradually. With this book, you’ll learn how to:-Monitor your current sodium intake-Reduce the high-sodium products in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer-Read and understand

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Book SynopsisFor the nearly 78 million Americans with hypertension, a safe, effective lifestyle plan—incorporating the DASH diet principles and much more—for lowering blood pressure naturallyIf you have high blood pressure, you're not alone: nearly a third of adult Americans have been diagnosed with hypertension, and another quarter are well on their way. Yet a whopping 56 percent of diagnosed patients do not have it under control. The good news? Hypertension is easily treatable (and preventable), and you can take action today to bring your blood pressure down in just four weeks—without the potential dangers and side effects of prescription medications. In Blood Pressure Down, Janet Bond Brill distills what she's learned over decades of helping her patients lower their blood pressure into a ten-step lifestyle plan that's manageable for anyone. You'll: • harness the power of blood pressure power foods l

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Book SynopsisDelivers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for effective clinical practice in vascular and interventional radiology, as well as a certification and recertification review.Trade Review"... a volume that should retain its utility for several years to come, both as a primer for radiology trainees and fellows at the start of their IR training and as a reference for more experienced interventionalists." Reviewed by Dr Simon Padley and Dr Narayanan Thulasidasan on behalf of RAD Magazine, April 2015Table of ContentsVascular Pathology Fundamentals of Angiography Noninvasive Vascular Imaging Vascular Interventions Carotid and Vertebral Arteries Upper-Extremity Arteries Upper-Extremity, Neck, and Central Thoracic Veins Pulmonary Circulation Thoracic Aorta Abdominal Aorta and Pelvic Arteries Visceral Arteries Renal Arteries Inferior Vena Cava and Tributaries Portal and Hepatic Veins Lower-Extremity Arteries Lower-Extremity Veins Image-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy Percutaneous Abscess and Fluid Drainage Gastrointestinal Tract Intervention Biliary Intervention Gallbladder Intervention Percutaneous Genitourinary Intervention Image-Guided Breast Intervention Musculoskeletal Intervention Image-Guided Tumor Ablation: Basic Principles Image-Guided Ablation of Renal Tumors Image-Guided Ablation as a Treatment Option for Thoracic Malignancies Image-Guided Ablation of Liver Tumors

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Book SynopsisDesigned to offer essential information on-the-spot, this title reflects the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It contains a broad range of topics pertaining to advanced cardiac life support including information on airway management, pharmacology, vascular access, ECGs, electrical therapy, and special resuscitation situations.Table of ContentsABCDs of Emergency Cardiac Care Airway Management & Ventilation Rhythm Recognition Electrical Therapy Vascular Access & Medications Acute Coronary Syndromes Stroke & Special Resuscitation Situations Putting It All Together (Algorithms)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1. Sinus Node, AV Node and His-Purkinje System 1. Sinus node and AV conduction dysfunction Part 2. Supraventricular Arrhythmias Section 1. AV Junctional Arrhythmias 2. Typical ("slow-fast") AV nodal reentry 3. Atypical ("fast-slow") AV nodal reentry 4. Accelerated junctional rhythm Section 2. AV Accessory Pathways 5. Left lateral concealed pathway SVT 6. Antidromic SVT 7. Atriofascicular pathway SVT 8. Slowly-conducting pathway SVT 9. Fasciculoventricular pathway Section 3. Focal Atrial tachycardias 10. Focal right atrial tachycardia 11. Focal left atrial tachycardia Section 4. Atrial flutter (AFL) and reentrant atrial tachycardia 12. Typical atrial flutter 13. Atrial reentry after valve surgery 14. Atrial microreentry after lung transplantation 15. Atrial reentry after pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation Section 5. Atrial fibrillation (AF) 16. Pulmonary vein isolation for AF 17. Pulmonary vein isolation, rotor mapping and ablation and flutter ablation for AF/flutter Video 17-1 Left Atrial Rotor Part 3. Ventricular Arrhythmias Section 1. Ventricular tachycardia in absence of structural heat disease 18. Idiopathic focal RV outflow tract ectopy 19. Coronary sinus ventricular ectopy 20. Papillary muscle ventricular ectopy 21. Focal fascicular VT 22. Reentrant fascicular VT 23. Focal cause of ventricular fibrillation Section 2. Post-infarction ventricular tachycardia 24. VT after remote infarction 25. Focal VT in the post-infarction patient Section 3: Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy 26. Focal epicardial VT 27. VT in dilated cardiomyopathy 28. Bundle branch reentry VT

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Coronary Artery Disease 2. Mitral Valve Disease 3. Aortic Valve Disease 4. Right-sided Valve Disease 5. Endocarditis 6. Adult Congenital Heart Disease 7. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 8. Pericardial Disease 9. Pulmonary Artery Surgery 10. Aortic Disease 11. Devices and Catheters 12. Masses

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A major strength of this book is the availability of real-time videos, especially helpful to brush up on implantation techniques, with most operators speaking as they demonstrate..The book is exhaustive and spans the spectrum of knowledge extending from early device principles all the way to recent developments such as the leadless pacemaker and subcutaneous defibrillator, to future concepts such as the biological pacemaker..All of the information is provided seamlessly in the context of basic principles and practical clinical management, a feat that can often be difficult to accomplish. In summary, this new textbook is a comprehensive source of current information regarding CIEDs for trainees and practitioners, whether they are clinicians or researchers in the field of clinical cardiac electrophysiology.” 2017 BMA Awards: Highly Commended, Cardiology "This is a must-have resource for electrophysiology fellows and cardiology fellows interested in implanting devices. The author and his team have made a tremendous effort to keep this book up to date in the rapidly evolving field of implantable cardiac devices." -Ronald Chong-Yik, MD, MPH (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) for Doody's Review Service "A major strength of this book is the availability of real-time videos, especially helpful to brush up on implantation techniques, with most operators speaking as they demonstrate.. The book is exhaustive and spans the spectrum of knowledge extending from early device principles all the way to recent developments such as the leadless pacemaker and subcutaneous defibrillator, to future concepts such as the biological pacemaker.. All of the information is provided seamlessly in the context of basic principles and practical clinical management, a feat that can often be difficult to accomplish. In summary, this new textbook is a comprehensive source of current information regarding CIEDs for trainees and practitioners, whether they are clinicians or researchers in the field of clinical cardiac electrophysiology." - Sumeet S Chugh MD, The Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Jan. 2017; 10.1111/pace.12992)Table of ContentsEllenbogen et al: Clinical Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation, and Resynchronization Therapy, 5e Table of Contents (as of 06/01/15) SECTION 1: Basic Principles 1 Cardiac Anatomy and Pathology 2 Imaging of Cardiac Anatomy 3 Stimulation and Excitation of Cardiac Tissues 4 Sensing and Detection with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices 5 Device-Based Modulation of the Autonomic Nervous System 6 Tachycardia Termination by Shocks and Pacing 7 Physiology of Cardiac Pacing and Resynchronization SECTION 2: Engineering and Construction of Devices and Leads 8 Power Sources and Capacitors for Pacemakers and ICDs 9 Lead Connection Systems and Standards For Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices 10 Sensors for Implantable Cardiac Pacing Devices 11 Leads and Electrodes for Implantable Electronic Devices 12 Electronic Magnetic Interference and Magnetic Resonance Compatibility SECTION 3: Established and Emerging Clinical Concepts 13 Pacing for Sinus Node Disease 14 Atrioventricular Conduction System Disease 15 Pacing in Reflex (Neurally-Mediated) Syncopes 16 Defibrillation Therapy 17 Subcutaneous and Alternative Defibrillation Techniques 18 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy 19 Pacing and Defibrillation Use in Pediatric Patients 20 Leadless Pacing 21 Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes 22 Principles and Applications of Computer Modeling in Device Patients 23 The Biological Pacemaker 24 Neural and Spinal Stimulation 25 Implantable Cardiac Rhythm and Hemodynamic Monitors SECTION 4: Implantation Techniques 26 Pacemaker and ICD Implantation in Adults 27 Pacemaker and ICD Implantation in Children and Congenital Heart Disease 28 Implantation of the Subcutaneous ICD 29 Intraoperative Assessment of Stimulation, Sensing, Detection, and Defibrillation 30 CS Left Ventricular Lead Implantation 31 Non CS-Related LV Lead Implantation 32 Interventional Techniques For Device Implantation 33 Prevention and Treatment of Procedural and Device-Related Complications 34 Device Removal, Replacement, and Upgrades 35 Lead Removal and Extraction SECTION 5: Follow-up and Programming 36 Timing Cycles of Implantable Devices 37 Pacemaker Programming and Troubleshooting 38 ICD Programming and Troubleshooting 39 CRT Programming and Troubleshooting 40 Remote and In-Person Follow-up of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices 41 Perioperative and Periprocedural Management, Electromagnetic Interference, and CIEDs 42 Managing Advisories of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices 43 Establishing and Managing a Device Clinic and Databases 44 Social and Ethical Principles of Device Therapy [SECTION 6: Online-Only Chapter(s)] 45 Radiography

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSolomon: Essential Echocardiography: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease Section 1: Principles of Ultrasound and Instrumentation 1. Physical Principles of Ultrasound and Generation of Images 2. M-Mode Imaging 3. Principles of Contrast Echocardiography 4. Principles of Transesophageal Echocardiography 5. Principles of 3-Dimensional Ultrasound 6. Principles and Practical Aspects of Strain Echocardiography 7. Understanding Imaging Artifacts Section 2: The Echocardiographic Examination 8. Principles of Transthoracic Imaging Acquisition: The Standard Adult Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination 9. The Transthoracic Examination, View By View 10. Three-Dimensional Echocardiography: Image Acquisition 11. Optimization of the Patient and Equipment 12. Utilizing Contrast Echocardiography in Practice 13. Echo On-Call: Echocardiographic Emergencies Section 3: Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function 14. Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function 15. Left Ventricular Diastolic Function 16. Assessment of Right Ventricular Structure and Function 17. Assessment of the Atria Section 4: Echocardiography for Diseases of the Myocardium 18. Acute Myocardial Infarction 19. Mechanical Complications of Myocardial Infarction 20. Long-Term Consequences and Prognosis after Myocardial Infarction 21. Echocardiography in Heart Failure 22. Dilated Cardiomyopathies 23. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 24. Restrictive and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies 25. Echocardiography in Assessment of Cardiac Synchrony 26. Echocardiography in Assessment of Ventricular Assist Devices 27. Stress Echocardiography and Echo in Cardiopulmonary Testing Section 5: Valvular Heart Disease 28. Mitral Valve Disease 29. Aortic Valve Disease 30. Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease 31. Prosthetic Valves 32. Echocardiography in Percutaneous Valvular Intervention Section 6: Diseases of the Pericardium and Great Vessels 33. Pericardial Disease 34. Diseases of the Aorta Section 7: Diseases of the Pulmonary Artery and Veins 35. Pulmonary Embolism 36. Pulmonary Hypertension Section 8: Cardiac Masses 37. Primary and Secondary Tumors 38. Identification of Intracardiac Thrombus 39. Other Cardiac Masses Section 9: Systemic Diseases Involving the Heart 40. Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis 41. Other Systemic Diseases and the Heart 42. Echocardiography in Malignant Disease Section 10: Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult 43. Atrial Septal Defect 44. Ventricular Septal Defect 45. Other Common Congenital Defects in Adults Section 11: Miscellaneous Topics in Echocardiography 46. Handheld Echocardiography 47. Appropriate Use of Echocardiography 48. Echocardiography in the Context of Other Cardiac Imaging Modalities 49. Transesophageal Echocardiography for Cardiac Surgery Appendix A: Reference Tables Appendix B: Commonly Utilized Equations in Echocardiography

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a very thorough book on the physics of cardiac MRI and its utility in addressing patients with suspected or known heart, valvular, pericardial, or congenital heart disease. It is a necessity for all noninvasive cardiologists, echocardiographers, and cardiology fellows interested in becoming board-certified in advanced cardiac imaging." -George Irvin McLeod, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's Score: 100- 5 Stars!Table of ContentsSection 1: Basic Principles of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 1. Basic Principles of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2. Techniques for T1, T2, and ECV Mapping 3. Accelerated CMR Imaging Methods: Spiral, Radial, Parallel Imaging and Compressed Sensing 4. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Contrast Agents 5. Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Theory 6. Myocardial Perfusion CMR: Advanced Techniques 7. Blood Flow Velocity Assessment 8. Use of Navigator Echoes in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Factors Affecting their Implementation 9. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Assessment of Myocardial Oxygenation 10. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 11. Special Considerations for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: Safety, Electrocardiographic Setup, Monitoring, and Contraindications 12. Pacemaker and ICD Safety and Safe Scanning 13. Special Considerations: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Infants and Children 14. Human Cardiac Magnetic Resonance at Ultrahigh Fields: Technical Innovations, Early Clinical Applications and Opportunities for Discoveries 15. Clinical CMR Imaging Techniques 16. Normal Cardiac Anatomy Section 2: Ischemic Heart Disease 17. Assessment of Cardiac Function 18. Stress Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance--Wall Motion 19. Stress Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: Clinical Myocardial Perfusion 20. Acute Myocardial Invarction: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Detection and Characterization 21. Acute Myocardial Infarction: Ventricular Remodeling 22. Myocardial Viability 23. Myocardial Tagging and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function 24. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Coronary Arteries--Technique 25. Coronary Artery Imaging: Clinical Results 26. Coronary Artery and Sinus Velocity and Flow 27. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Imaging and Assessment of Flow 28. Atherosclerotic Plaque Imaging: Aorta and Carotid 29. Atherosclerotic Plaque Imaging: Coronaries 30. Assessment of the Biophysical Mechanical Properties of the Arterial Wall Section 3: Right Ventricular and Congenital Heart Disease 31. Valvular Heart Disease 32. Role of CMR in Dilated Cardiomyopathy 33. T1 and T2 Mapping and ECV in Caridiomyopathy 34. Cardiac Iron Loading and Myocardial T2* 35. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy 36. Myocarditis 37. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 38. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Cardiac Transplantation 39. Cardiac and Paracardiac Masses Section 4: RV and Congenital 40. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Assessment of Right Ventricular Anatomy and Function 41. Simple and Complex Congenital Heart Disease: Infants and Children 42. Simple and Complex Congenital Heart Disease: Adults Section 5: Vascular/Pericardium 43. Pulmonary Vein and Left Atrial Imaging 44. Thoracic Aortic Disease 45. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Carotids, Aorta, and Peripheral Vessels 46. Pulmonary Artery 47. Pericardium in Health and Disease Section 6: Interventional--Economics 48. Interventional Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 49. Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Section 7: Economics and Guidelines 50. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging 51. Cardiac PET/MR 52. Guidelines for CMR 53. Non-cardiac Pathology

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a valuable resource for everyday use for clinicians caring for patients across the full spectrum of coronary artery disease. It is a practical guide to diagnosis, management, and prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease." Reviewed by John C. Gulotta, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's Score: 100, 5 Stars!Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction 1. Epidemiology of Chronic CAD 2. The Global Perspective of Ischemic Heart Disease Section 2: Pathogenesis 3. Genetics of Coronary Atherosclerosis 4. Basic Mechanisms of Atherogenesis 5. Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction 6. Precipitants of Myocardial Ischemia Section 3: Clinical Evaluation 7. History and Physical Examination 8. Lipid Measurements 9. Standard and novel biomarkers 10. ECG and Exercise Stress ECG Testing 11. Echocardiography 12. Nuclear and PET Imaging 13. CT and MRI 14. Invasive Testing 15. Putting it all together: which test for which patient for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease? Section 4: Management 16. Goals of Therapy 17. Global Risk Assessment 18. Lifestyle Interventions 19. Obesity and CAD 20. Medical Management of Stable Angina 21. Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Drugs for Chronic CAD 22. Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death 23. Revascularization for Chronic CHD 24. Managing chronic CAD in patients with Diabetes 25. Angina in Subjects with Evidence of Myocardial Ischemia and No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease 26. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress 27. Refractory Angina Section 5: Prevention 28. Primary Prevention 29. Screening for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Asymptomatic Individuals 30. Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book will be a unique asset to those aiming to improve their understanding of congenital heart disease." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Vinila Baljepally, MS (East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine)Table of Contents1 Introduction: Formulation of the Problem 2 Functional Murmurs 3 The Cardiac Malpositions 4 Isolated Congenital Complete Heart Block 5 Congenital Abnormalities of the Pericardium 6 Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries 7 Congenital Aortic Stenosis: Congenital Aortic Regurgitation 8 Coarctation of the Aorta and Interrupted Aortic Arch 9 Congenital Obstruction to Left Atrial Flow: Mitral Stenosis, Cor Triatriatum, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis 10 Congenital Pulmonary Stenosis and Regurgitation 11 Ebstein's Anomaly of the Tricuspid Valve 12 Atrial Septal Defect: Simple and Complex 13 Pulmonary Stenosis With Interatrial Communication 14 Ventricular Septal Defect 15 Ventricular Septal Defect With Pulmonary Stenosis 16 Double Outlet Ventricle 17 Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Aortopulmonary Window 18 Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Trunk 19 Congenital Coronary Arterial Fistula 20 Congenital Aneurysms of The Sinuses of Valsalva 21 Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum 22 Tricuspid Atresia 23 The Univentricular Heart 24 Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries 25 Truncus Arteriosus 26 Congenital Anomalies of Vena Caval Connection 27 Congenital Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula 28 Hypoplastic Left Heart 29 Congenital Anomalies of the Coronary Circulation

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book remains the flagship in this discipline from Elsevier. The quality of illustrations and overall organization have been retained from the second edition." -David J. Dries, MD (University of Minnesota Medical School) Doody's Score: 93-4 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I. Introduction 1. Evolution of the Coronary Care Unit: Past, Present, and Future 2. Ethical Issues of Care 3. Physical Examination Section II. Scientific Foundation of Cardiac Intensive Care 4. The Role of the Cardiovascular System in Coupling the External Environment to Cellular Respiration 5. Regulation of Cardiac Output 6. Coronary Physiology and Pathophysiology 7. Pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndromes: Plaque Rupture and Atherothrombosis 8. Regulation of Hemostasis and Thrombosis Section III. Coronary Artery Disease Acute Myocardial Infarction 9. Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction 10. Use of the Electrocardiogram in Acute Myocardial Infarction 11. Reperfusion Therapies for Acute ST- Elevation Myocardial Infarction 12. Adjunctive Pharmacologic Therapies in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction 13. Post-Myocardial Infarction Cardiogenic Shock 14. Right Ventricular Infarction 15. Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction 16. Supraventricular and Ventricular Arrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction 17. Conduction Disturbances in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complications of Percutaneous Interventional Procedures Section IV. Noncoronary Diseases: Diagnosis and Management 18. Acute Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema 19. Acute Fulminant Myocarditis 20. Stress (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy 21. Distributive Shock 22. Cardiorenal Syndrome 23. Sudden Cardiac Death 24. Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardia 25. Diagnosis and Treatment of Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia 26. Acute Presentations of Valvular Heart Disease 27. Hypertensive Emergencies 28. Acute Aortic Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management 29. Acute Pericardial Disease 30. Acute Respiratory Failure 31. Massive Acute Pulmonary Embolism 32. Pulmonary Hypertension 33. Hemodynamically Unstable Presentations of Congenital Heart Disease in Adults 34. Overdose of Cardiotoxic Drugs Section V. Pharmacologic Agents in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 35. Anticoagulation: Antithrombin Therapy 36. Anti-platelet Therapy 37. Inotropic and Vasoactive Agents 38. Intensive Diuresis and Ultrafiltration 39. Antiarrhythmic Electrophysiology and Pharmacotherapy 40. Analgesics, Tranquilizers, and Sedatives 41. Pharmacologic Interactions Section VI. Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques: Indications and Technical Considerations 42. Central Venous Access Procedures 43. Temporary Pacing 44. Pericardiocentesis 45. Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring 46. Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices 47. Ventricular Assist Device Therapy in Advanced Heart Failure 48. Heart Transplantation for Advanced Heart Failure 49. Emergency Airway Management 50. Mechanical Ventilation 51. Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation after Cardiac Arrest 52. Palliative Care

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Epidemiology of Valvular Heart Disease John B. Chambers 2. Three-Dimensional Anatomy of the Aortic and Mitral Valves Wendy Tsang, Benjamin H. Freed, Roberto M. Lang 3. Molecular Mechanisms of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease Russell J. Everett, David E. Newby, Marc R. Dweck 4. Clinical and Genetic Risk Factors for Calcific Valve Disease George Thanassoulis 5. Left Ventricular and Vascular Changes in Valvular Heart Disease Brian R. Lindman 6. Principles of Medical Therapy for Patients With Valvular Heart Disease John P. Erwin III, Catherine M. Otto 7. Surgical and Procedural Risk Assessment of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease Mohanad Hamandi, Michael J. Mack 8. Imaging the Aortic Valve Rebecca T. Hahn, João Luiz Cavalcante 9. Aortic Stenosis: Clinical Presentation, Disease Stages, and Timing of Intervention Jason P. Linefsky, Catherine M. Otto 10. Aortic Regurgitation: Clinical Presentation, Disease Stages, and Management Arturo Evangelista, Pilar Tornos, Robert O. Bonow 11. The Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Associated Aortic Disease Alan C. Braverman, Andrew Cheng 12. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Indications, Procedure, and Outcomes Amisha J. Patel, Susheel Kodali 13. Imaging Assessment for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement James Lee, Paul Schoenhagen, Milind Desai 14. Surgical Approach to Diseases of the Aortic Valve and Aortic Root S. Chris Malaisrie, Patrick M. McCarthy 15. Diagnostic Evaluation of Mitral Regurgitation Akhil Narang, Jyothy Puthumana, James D. Thomas 16. Rheumatic and Calcific Mitral Stenosis and Mitral Commissurotomy Bernard Iung, Alec Vahanian 17. Mitral Valve Prolapse David Messika-Zeitoun, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano 18. Secondary (Functional) Mitral Valve Regurgitation in Ischemic and Dilated Cardiomyopathy Paul A. Grayburn 19. Surgical Mitral Repair and Replacement Javier G. Castillo, David H. Adams 20. Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Howard C. Herrmann 21. Imaging Guidance of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Procedures Ernesto E. Salcedo, Robert A. Quaife, John D. Carroll 22. Intraoperative Echocardiography for Mitral Valve Surgery Donald C. Oxorn 23. Diseases of the Tricuspid Valve Grace Lin 24. Pulmonic Valve Disease in Adults Yuli Y. Kim 25. Infective Endocarditis Andrew Wang, Thomas Michael Bashore 26. Prosthetic Heart Valves: Selection, Management and Outcomes Patrick O'Gara, Philippe Pibarot 27. Management of Bioprosthetic Valve Degeneration Danny Dvir 28. Valvular Heart Disease in Pregnancy Karen K. Stout, Eric V. Krieger

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1. Principles of Echocardiographic Image Acquisition and Doppler Analysis Chapter 2. The Transthoracic Echocardiogram Chapter 3. Transesophageal Echocardiography Chapter 4. Specialized Echocardiography Applications Chapter 5. Clinical Indications and Quality Assurance Chapter 6. Left and Right Ventricular Systolic Function Chapter 7. Ventricular Diastolic Filling and Function Chapter 8. Coronary Artery Disease Chapter 9. Cardiomyopathies, Hypertensive, and Pulmonary Heart Disease Chapter 10. Pericardial Disease Chapter 11. Valvular Stenosis Chapter 12. Valvular Regurgitation Chapter 13. Prosthetic Valves Chapter 14. Endocarditis Chapter 15. Cardiac Masses and Potential Cardiac Source of Embolus Chapter 16. Diseases of the Great Arteries Chapter 17. The Adult with Congenital Heart Disease Chapter 18. Intraoperative and Interventional Echocardiography

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The quality of this book and the accompanying website is excellent. This is an essential addition to the library of interventional cardiologists.It describes techniques that are unique as well as techniques that serve as a foundation for understanding other methods." -Zachary Dowdy, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's Score: 98- 5 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I: Mitral disease Transcatheter repair 1. Uncomplicated transcatheter mitral valve repair with MitraClip 2. Commissural mitral regurgitation therapy 3. Advanced steering in the left atrium for an aortic hugger 4. Transcatheter repair of ruptured papillary muscle 5. Optimal intraprocedural guidance for mitral therapy 6. Challenges of transcatheter therapy for functional mitral regurgitation 7. The zip-and-clip technique in transcatheter mitral valve repair 8. Mitral annular calcification and transcatheter mitral valve repair 9. Optimization for multiple clip placement 10. Importance of hemodynamics for assessing residual regurgitation 11. Use of low profile pressure wire for simultaneous left atrial pressure during repair 12. Barlow's valve therapy 13. Transcatheter mitral repair for cardiogenic shock 14. A space too small for additional clipping 15. Treatment of leaflet perforation with vascular plugs 16. Occluder therapy for residual mitral regurgitation after transcatheter repair 17. Clip-to-annuloplasty ring 18. Transcatheter repair of severe mitral regurgitation after surgical annuloplasty 19. Unsuccessful transcatheter repair after prior cardiac surgery 20. MitraClip in a patient with radiation heart disease 21. A difficult case of transcatheter mitral valve repair 22. Stuck on the atrial septum 23. Ensuring mitral leaflet insertion 24. One of my most difficult transcatheter repair cases 25. Single leaflet device attachment and clip embolization 26. Lessons learned from a difficult MitraClip case 27. Percutaneous treatment of ventricular dysfunction and secondary mitral regurgitation (Accucinch) 28. Percutaneous annuloplasty for severe mitral regurgitation (MitraAlign) 29. Left ventricular therapy for mitral regurgitation (Myocor) 30. Coronary sinus approach for mitral regurgitation (Carillon) 31. Plugging a hole near a mitral surgical ring 32. Anatomical intelligence and image fusion for image guidance of transcatheter mitral valve repair Valve replacement 33. Computed tomography imaging for transcatheter mitral replacement 34. Retrograde transcatheter mitral valve replacement for mitral regurgitation (Twelve) 35. Retrograde transcatheter mitral valve replacement for mitral regurgitation (Tendyne) 36. Retrograde transcatheter mitral valve replacement for mitral regurgitation (Tiara) 37. Antegrade valve replacement in severe mitral annular calcification 38. Self expanding prosthesis for severe mitral annular calcification 39. Retrograde valve replacement in severe mitral annular calcification with a rail 40. Management of LVOT obstruction from mitral valve replacement 41. Transcatheter valve placement in a mitral ring Balloon commissurotomy 42. Hemodynamic assessment of mitral disease 43. Balloon mitral valvuloplasty for rheumatic mitral stenosis 44. Rupture of mitral valve with balloon mitral valvuloplasty 45. The banking technique for Inoue balloon movement Section II Aortic valve disease Valve replacement 46. Caseous mitral annular calcification distorting the aortic annulus 47. Transfemoral balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (Sapien 3) 48. Double Valve Transcatheter Therapy for Mitral and Aortic Stenosis 49. Transvenous antegrade transcatheter aortic valve replacement 50. Valve embolization in transcatheter aortic valve replacement 51. Transcatheter aortic valve therapy for ascending aortic dissection with aortic regurgitation 52. Superior placement to overcome severe left ventricular outflow tract calcification 53. Retrieval of transaortic sheath marker loss 54. Left ventricular perforation during transcatheter aortic valve replacement 55. Subaortic ring therapy 56. Bicuspid aortic valve therapy - transcatheter challenges 57. Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve therapy with high risk of coronary obstruction 58. A difficult case of transcatheter aortic valve replacement 59. Valve embolization during transcatheter aortic therapy 60. Transcaval transcatheter aortic valve replacement 61. Subclavian management during transcatheter aortic valve replacement 62. Rapid ventricular pacing and demise of left ventricular function 63. Pure aortic regurgitation treatment 64. Aortic regurgitation treatment in the presence of a left ventricular assist device 65. Prosthetic valve thrombosis 66. Fractures and twists during transcatheter aortic valve implantation 67. Transcatheter aortic valve therapy without pre-procedural computed tomography Section III Prosthetic valve Paravalvular regurgitation 68. Computed tomography for paravalvular leak closure 69. Retrograde repair of aortic paravalvular regurgitation 70. Retrograde repair of mitral paravalvular regurgitation 71. Retrograde Repair of a Multi-Orifice Mitral Paravalvular Leak by Hopscotch Technique 72. Antegrade repair of mitral paravalvular regurgitation 73. Benefit of accurate transseptal puncture in paravalvular closure 74. Challenging echocardiographic imaging for leak closure 75. Coronary dissection from paravalvular leak closure 76. Treatment of Coronary Obstruction after Paravalvular Leak Closure 77. Papillary muscle rupture during paravalvular leak closure 78. Step up technique with coronary guidewire use for paravalvular leak closure 79. The anchor wire technique for aortic paravalvular leak closure 80. Venous-arterial rail and anchor 81. Simultaneous plug placement for paravalvular leaks 82. Closure of aorta to right ventricle fistula 83. The aortic-arterial rail technique 84. Repair of paravalvular regurgitation in a balloon-expanding prosthesis Valve-in-valve 85. Mitral valve-in-valve therapy with an apical rail 86. Antegrade mitral valve-in-valve therapy 87. Bioprosthetic valve fracture at the time of valve-in-valve TAVR 88. Self-expanding prosthesis for aortic valve-in-valve 89. Small prosthesis therapy 90. Transcatheter valve-in-valve therapy for tricuspid disease 91. Complex self-expanding aortic valve therapy 92. A very difficult case of valve-in-valve therapy 93. Antegrade balloon-expandable valve for tricuspid valve-in-valve therapy 94. Complex tricuspid valve-in-valve therapy 95. Fusion imaging for apical access and mitral valve placement 96. Fusion Imaging for Mitral Valve-in-Valve Replacement 97. Challenging case of surgical mitral ring therapy Section IV Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 98. Mitral valve abnormalities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 99. Closure of eccentric atrial septal defect" and place in congenital section 100. Reversed pulsus paradoxus 101. Percutaneous mitral valve repair in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 102. Recurrent obstruction after percutaneous plication in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 103. Complicated alcohol septal ablation 104. Untoward myocardial targeting with contrast during alcohol septal ablation 105. Case selection for alcohol septal ablation 106. Assessment of aortic stenosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy 107. Volume reduction through infarct exclusion Section V Congenital abnormalities, pseudoaneurysms, and shunts Patent ductus arteriosus 108. Closure of patent ductus arteriosus Patent foramen ovale 109. Complicated patent foramen ovale closure 110. Techniques of ASD Closure with Deficient Rims 111. Closure of patent foramen ovale (Helex) Coarctation of the aorta 112. Transcatheter open-cell stent implantation for treatment of native coarctation of the aorta Ventricular septal defect 113. Transcatheter device closure of a post myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect 114. Gerbode therapy 115. Congenital muscular ventricular septal defect closure 116. Treatment of post-infarct ventricular septal defect 117. Patent foramen ovale closure from the right internal jugular vein Pulmonary 118. Pulmonary homograft therapy 119. Treatment of a chicken wing left atrial appendage 120. Complicated left atrial appendage closure 121. Pearls from a case of left atrial appendage closure 122. Residual leak treatment after left atrial appendage closure Pseudoaneurysm 123. Closure of multiple pseudoaneurysms in the ascending aorta 124. Apical pseudoaneurysm 125. Transventricular therapy of pulmonary homograft Atrial shunt creation 126. Induction of left-to-right atrial shunting for heart failure (Corvia) Section VI Tricuspid disease Tricuspid regurgitation 127. Transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty with pledgets implantation for severe tricuspid regurgitation 128. Imaging for the tricuspid valve: tips and techniques 129. Tricuspid transcatheter repair 130. Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair with the FORMA Repair System 131. Transapical valve in tricuspid ring

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is simply superb."Table of ContentsSECTION I - Introduction Basic Anatomy and Embryology of the Heart The History and Physical Examination Genetics in Cardiovascular Disease Effects of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Risk Prediction Models Stem Cell Therapies for Cardiovascular Disease SECTION II - Diagnostic Testing Electrocardiography Chest Radiography Echocardiography Stress Testing and Nuclear Imaging Cardiac Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Coronary Angiography Left and Right Heart Catheterization SECTION III - Vascular Biology and Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis and Angiogenesis Hypertension Lipid Abnormalities Diabetes and Cardiovascular Events Cardiovascular Effects of Air Pollutants SECTION IV - CORONARY HEART DISEASE Stable Coronary Artery Disease Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Cardiogenic Shock after Myocardial Infarction and Percutaneous support devices Congenital Coronary Anomalies Coronary Hemodynamics and FFR SECTION V - MYOCARDIAL DISEASES AND CARDIOMYOPATHY Epidemiology of Congestive Heart Failure- HFpEF and HFrEF Management of Acute Heart Failure Management of Chronic Heart Failure Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Hereditary Cardiomyopathies Myocarditis Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy SECTION VI - CARDIAC RHYTHM ABNORMALITIES Bradyarrhythmias Supraventricular Tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation- Rate vs. Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation- Stroke Prevention Atrial Fibrillation- Ablation Techniques Ventricular Tachycardia Sudden Cardiac Death Syncope Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators SECTION VII - VALVULAR HEART DISEASE Aortic Valve Disease Mitral Valve Disease Cardiovascular Manifestations of Rheumatic fever Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease Infective Endocarditis Surgical Treatment of Valvular Heart Disease SECTION VIII - STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE Clinical Presentation of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Catheter-based Therapies for Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgical Interventions for Congenital Heart Disease Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair SECTION IX - PERICARDIAL DISEASES Pericardial Disease: Clinical Features and Treatment Pericardial Disease: Diagnosis and Hemodynamics SECTION X - PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE Renovascular Hypertension and Renal Denervation Interventional Approaches for Peripheral Arterial Disease Surgery for Peripheral Vascular Diseases Carotid Artery Revascularization Diseases of the Aorta Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism SECTION XI - Cardiac Considerations in Specific Populations and Systemic Diseases Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy Neuromuscular Diseases and the Heart Cardiovascular Manifestations of Endocrine Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases and the Heart Cardiac Tumors and Cardio-oncology Pulmonary Hypertension HIV and the Heart Sleep Disorders and the Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular Disease in Women Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. History of Assisted Circulation 2. Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock 3. Risk Stratification in Advanced Heart Failure 4. Candidate Selection and Decision Making in MCS 5. Acute Circulatory Support (excluding echo) 6. The Role in Cardiac Support 7. Understanding the Principles of Continuous Flow VADS 8. Hemocompatibility in Mechanical Circulatory Support 9. The Biological Response to Ventricular Unloading 10. Device and Device Selection 11. Intraoperative Operative Techniques and Management 12. Post-Operative VAD Management, Pre and Post Discharge 13. Adverse Events and Mititgation Strategies 14. Right Heart Failure in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support 15. Clinical Trial Results in Mechanical Circulatory Support 16. Psychosocial and Quality of Life Issue in MCS 17. VADS in Special Population 18. MCS In Pediatric 19. Facilitated Myocardial Recovery 20. The Critical Role of MCS Registries 21. Regulations and Reimbursement for Mechanical Circulatory Support 22. The Future of Mechanical Circulatory Support 23. Test

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Individualized Assessment for Percutaneous or Surgical-Based Revascularization 2 Evidence-Based Interventional Practice 3 Diabetes 4 Noninvasive Evaluation: Functional Testing,Multidetector Computed Tomography, and Stress Cardiac MRI 5 Intracoronary Pressure and Flow Measurements 6 Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury and the Role of Chronic Kidney Disease in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 7 Radiation Safety During Cardiovascular Procedures 8 Coronary and Valvular Intervention Prior to Noncardiac Surgery 9 Sex and Ethnicity Issues in Interventional Cardiology 10 Platelet Inhibitor Agents 11 Anticoagulation in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 12 Thrombolytic Intervention 13 Other Adjunctive Drugs for Coronary Intervention: Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers, and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 14 Coronary Stenting: Practical Considerations, Equipment Selection, Tips and Caveats 15 Coronary Stenting 16 Bioresorbable Coronary Scaffolds 17 Drug-Eluting Balloons 18 Elective Intervention for Stable Angina or Silent Ischemia 19 Intervention for Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes 20 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction 21 Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Hospitalization, Length of Stay, and Discharge Planning 22 Interventions in Cardiogenic Shock 23 Bifurcations and Branch Vessel Stenting 24 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis 25 Complex and Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 26 Intervention for Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions 27 Bypass Graft Intervention 28 The Thrombus-Containing Lesion 29 Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 30 Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction and Embolism-Protection Devices 31 Access Management and Closure Devices 32 Transradial Access for Cardiovascular Catheterization and Intervention 33 Role of the Cardiac Surgeon and the Heart Team 34 Restenosis 35 Role of Adjunct Devices: Atherectomy, Cutting Balloon, and Laser 36 Supported Percutaneous Intervention 37 Regional Centers of Excellence for the Care of Patients With Acute Ischemic Heart Disease 38 Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronary Microvascular Disease 39 Lower Extremity Interventions 40 Upper Extremities and Aortic Arch 41 Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia: Diagnosis and Intervention 42 Renal Artery Stenosis 43 Device Therapy for Resistant Hypertension 44 Aortic Vascular Interventions (Thoracic and Abdominal) 45 Venous Intervention 46 Carotid and Cerebrovascular Intervention 47 Stroke Centers and Interventional Cardiology 48 Imaging for Intracardiac Interventions 49 Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect 50 Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Stroke: Local Device Therapy for Cardioembolic Stroke Protection 51 Mitral Valvuloplasty 52 Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement 53 Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Systems 54 Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement 55 Percutaneous Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation 56 Pulmonary Valve Interventions 57 Percutaneous Tricuspid Valve Repair 58 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 59 Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy for Patients With Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade 60 Transcatheter Therapies for Congenital Heart Disease 61 Stem Cell Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease 62 Percutaneous Treatment of Paravalvular Leak 63 Interventional Heart Failure 64 Qualitative and Quantitative Coronary Angiography 65 Intravascular Ultrasound 66 The Dynamic Spectrum of Coronary Atheroma: From Atherogenesis to Vulnerable Plaque to Plaque Regression 67 Optical Coherence Tomography 68 Medical Economics in Interventional Cardiology 69 Quality of Care in Interventional Cardiology 70 Volume and Outcome

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbbara, CT & MR in Cardiology Introduction and Overview Cardiac CT: Acquisition and Postprocessing Indications and Interpretation Cardiac MR: Acquisition and Imaging Protocols Multimodality Approach to Cardiovascular Disorders Cardiac Anatomy Coronary Artery Disease Approach to Coronary Heart Disease Coronary Anatomy Myocardial Bridge Duplicate LAD Anomalous Origin from Opposite Sinus Anomalous Left Coronary Artery, Benign Anomalous LCX Anomalous RCA Coronary Fistula Bland-White-Garland Syndrome Coronary Artery Aneurysm Kawasaki Disease Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaque Coronary Thrombosis Coronary Artery Stenosis Ischemia Imaging With CT-FFR Ischemia Imaging With CT Perfusion Ischemia Imaging With MR Coronary Embolism Coronary Artery Dissection Acute Myocardial Infarction Right Ventricular Infarction Infarction LAD Distribution Nontransmural Myocardial Infarction Chronic Myocardial Infarction Nonatherosclerosis Myocardial Infarction Papillary Muscle Rupture Postinfarction Mitral Regurgitation Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture Ventricular Septal Rupture Postinfarction LV Aneurysm Postinfarction LV Pseudoaneurysm Postangioplasty Restenosis In-Stent Restenosis Post-CABG Thrombosis Post-CABG Atherosclerosis Post-CABG Aneurysm Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Approach to Heart Failure Right Heart Failure Left Heart Failure Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Right Ventricular Hypertrophy PVH/Pulmonary Edema (Cardiogenic) Imaging of Cardiomyopathies: Evidence and Technique Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Cardiac Amyloidosis Cardiac Sarcoidosis Myocarditis Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Endomyocardial Fibrosis Arrhythmogenic RV Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy Left Ventricular Noncompaction Chagas Disease Iron Overload Syndromes Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Muscular Dystrophy, Storage Disorders Devices in Heart, Including VAD Heart Transplant Valvular Approach to Valvular Disease Bicuspid Aortic Valve Aortic Stenosis Aortic Regurgitation Mitral Stenosis Mitral Valve Prolapse Mitral Regurgitation Mitral Annular Calcification Tricuspid Stenosis Tricuspid Regurgitation Carcinoid Syndrome Pulmonary Stenosis Pulmonary Regurgitation Multivalvular Disease Infective Endocarditis Rheumatic Heart Disease Radiation Valvular Disease Valvular Prosthesis Prosthetic Valve Complications Left Ventricular Apical Aortic Conduit Pericardial Approach to Pericardial Disease Pericardial Anatomy Acute and Uremic Pericarditis Uremic Pericarditis Chronic Inflammatory Pericarditis Neoplastic Pericardial Involvement Constrictive Pericarditis Pericardial Cyst Absent Pericardium Pericardial Effusion Pericardial Tamponade Effusive Constrictive Pericarditis Pericardial Mesothelioma Cardiac Neoplasms Approach to Neoplastic Disease Tumor Mimics Lipomatous Hypertrophy, Interatrial Septum Cardiac Thrombus Atrial Myxoma Papillary Fibroelastoma Cardiac Lipoma Hemangioma Paraganglioma Rhabdomyoma Fibroma Metastatic Disease Tumor Extension Into the Atria Cardiac Sarcoma Lymphoma Leukemia Congenital Heart Disease Anatomical Approach to Congenital Heart Disease Surgeries for Congenital Heart Disease Imaging Approach for CHD Tetralogy of Fallot Tetralogy of Fallot: Postsurgical and Palliation, BT Shunt D-Transposition of Great Arteries L-Transposition of Great Arteries Truncus Arteriosus Single Ventricle Pulmonary Atresia Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Ebstein Anomaly Cor Triatriatum Heterotaxia Syndromes Approach to Shunts Atrial Septal Defects Ventricular Septal Defects Endocardial Cushion Defect Patent Ductus Arteriosus AP Window Interventional and Electrophysiological Procedures Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Procedure Planning Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Follow-Up Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Pacemakers/ICDs Imaging Before and After Electrophysiology Procedures Pulmonary Vein Mapping Left Atrial Thrombus LAA Imaging Pre and Post Occluder Device Placement Evaluation for CRT MR Prior to Ablation of Scar in Ventricle Aorta Approach to Congenital and Acquired Disease of the Aorta Thoracic Aorta and Great Vessel Anatomy Coarctation of Aorta Interrupted/Hyoplastic Aorta Double Aortic Arch Right Aortic Arch Persistent Fifth Arch Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery Pseudocoarctation Ductus Diverticulum Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Mycotic Aneurysm Marfan Syndrome Aortic Dissection Aortic Intramural Hematoma Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer Takayasu Arteritis Giant Cell Arteritis Traumatic Aortic Laceration Chronic Post-Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm Surgeries of Thoracic Aorta Postsurgical Complications Pulmonary Arteries Approach to Pulmonary Vasculature Proximal Interruption of Pulmonary Artery Pulmonary Sling Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation Pulmonary Aneurysm Pulmonary Pseudoaneurysm Acute Pulmonary Embolism Chronic Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Pulmonary Venoocclusive Disease Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Veins Approach to Venous Disease Venous Anatomy Left Superior Vena Cava Azygos Continuation of the IVC Scimitar Syndrome Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a comprehensive yet clear guide to cardiac catheterization. The expert authors present a learning platform and standardized book for interventionalists in training and practicing cardiologists." -Rikin Kadakia, Doctor of Medicine (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's ReviewTable of ContentsSection I: Mitral disease Transcatheter repair 1. Uncomplicated transcatheter mitral valve repair with MitraClip 2. Commissural mitral regurgitation therapy 3. Advanced steering in the left atrium for an aortic hugger 4. Transcatheter repair of ruptured papillary muscle 5. Optimal intraprocedural guidance for mitral therapy 6. Challenges of transcatheter therapy for functional mitral regurgitation 7. The zip-and-clip technique in transcatheter mitral valve repair 8. Mitral annular calcification and transcatheter mitral valve repair 9. Optimization for multiple clip placement 10. Importance of hemodynamics for assessing residual regurgitation 11. Use of low profile pressure wire for simultaneous left atrial pressure during repair 12. Barlow's valve therapy 13. Transcatheter mitral repair for cardiogenic shock 14. A space too small for additional clipping 15. Treatment of leaflet perforation with vascular plugs 16. Occluder therapy for residual mitral regurgitation after transcatheter repair 17. Clip-to-annuloplasty ring 18. Transcatheter repair of severe mitral regurgitation after surgical annuloplasty 19. Unsuccessful transcatheter repair after prior cardiac surgery 20. MitraClip in a patient with radiation heart disease 21. A difficult case of transcatheter mitral valve repair 22. Stuck on the atrial septum 23. Ensuring mitral leaflet insertion 24. One of my most difficult transcatheter repair cases 25. Single leaflet device attachment and clip embolization 26. Lessons learned from a difficult MitraClip case 27. Percutaneous treatment of ventricular dysfunction and secondary mitral regurgitation (Accucinch) 28. Percutaneous annuloplasty for severe mitral regurgitation (MitraAlign) 29. Left ventricular therapy for mitral regurgitation (Myocor) 30. Coronary sinus approach for mitral regurgitation (Carillon) 31. Plugging a hole near a mitral surgical ring 32. Anatomical intelligence and image fusion for image guidance of transcatheter mitral valve repair Valve replacement 33. Computed tomography imaging for transcatheter mitral replacement 34. Retrograde transcatheter mitral valve replacement for mitral regurgitation (Twelve) 35. Retrograde transcatheter mitral valve replacement for mitral regurgitation (Tendyne) 36. Retrograde transcatheter mitral valve replacement for mitral regurgitation (Tiara) 37. Antegrade valve replacement in severe mitral annular calcification 38. Self expanding prosthesis for severe mitral annular calcification 39. Retrograde valve replacement in severe mitral annular calcification with a rail 40. Management of LVOT obstruction from mitral valve replacement 41. Transcatheter valve placement in a mitral ring Balloon commissurotomy 42. Hemodynamic assessment of mitral disease 43. Balloon mitral valvuloplasty for rheumatic mitral stenosis 44. Rupture of mitral valve with balloon mitral valvuloplasty 45. The banking technique for Inoue balloon movement Section II Aortic valve disease Valve replacement 46. Caseous mitral annular calcification distorting the aortic annulus 47. Transfemoral balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (Sapien 3) 48. Double Valve Transcatheter Therapy for Mitral and Aortic Stenosis 49. Transvenous antegrade transcatheter aortic valve replacement 50. Valve embolization in transcatheter aortic valve replacement 51. Transcatheter aortic valve therapy for ascending aortic dissection with aortic regurgitation 52. Superior placement to overcome severe left ventricular outflow tract calcification 53. Retrieval of transaortic sheath marker loss 54. Left ventricular perforation during transcatheter aortic valve replacement 55. Subaortic ring therapy 56. Bicuspid aortic valve therapy - transcatheter challenges 57. Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve therapy with high risk of coronary obstruction 58. A difficult case of transcatheter aortic valve replacement 59. Valve embolization during transcatheter aortic therapy 60. Transcaval transcatheter aortic valve replacement 61. Subclavian management during transcatheter aortic valve replacement 62. Rapid ventricular pacing and demise of left ventricular function 63. Pure aortic regurgitation treatment 64. Aortic regurgitation treatment in the presence of a left ventricular assist device 65. Prosthetic valve thrombosis 66. Fractures and twists during transcatheter aortic valve implantation 67. Transcatheter aortic valve therapy without pre-procedural computed tomography Section III Prosthetic valve Paravalvular regurgitation 68. Computed tomography for paravalvular leak closure 69. Retrograde repair of aortic paravalvular regurgitation 70. Retrograde repair of mitral paravalvular regurgitation 71. Retrograde Repair of a Multi-Orifice Mitral Paravalvular Leak by Hopscotch Technique 72. Antegrade repair of mitral paravalvular regurgitation 73. Benefit of accurate transseptal puncture in paravalvular closure 74. Challenging echocardiographic imaging for leak closure 75. Coronary dissection from paravalvular leak closure 76. Treatment of Coronary Obstruction after Paravalvular Leak Closure 77. Papillary muscle rupture during paravalvular leak closure 78. Step up technique with coronary guidewire use for paravalvular leak closure 79. The anchor wire technique for aortic paravalvular leak closure 80. Venous-arterial rail and anchor 81. Simultaneous plug placement for paravalvular leaks 82. Closure of aorta to right ventricle fistula 83. The aortic-arterial rail technique 84. Repair of paravalvular regurgitation in a balloon-expanding prosthesis Valve-in-valve 85. Mitral valve-in-valve therapy with an apical rail 86. Antegrade mitral valve-in-valve therapy 87. Bioprosthetic valve fracture at the time of valve-in-valve TAVR 88. Self-expanding prosthesis for aortic valve-in-valve 89. Small prosthesis therapy 90. Transcatheter valve-in-valve therapy for tricuspid disease 91. Complex self-expanding aortic valve therapy 92. A very difficult case of valve-in-valve therapy 93. Antegrade balloon-expandable valve for tricuspid valve-in-valve therapy 94. Complex tricuspid valve-in-valve therapy 95. Fusion imaging for apical access and mitral valve placement 96. Fusion Imaging for Mitral Valve-in-Valve Replacement 97. Challenging case of surgical mitral ring therapy Section IV Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 98. Mitral valve abnormalities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 99. Closure of eccentric atrial septal defect" and place in congenital section 100. Reversed pulsus paradoxus 101. Percutaneous mitral valve repair in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 102. Recurrent obstruction after percutaneous plication in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 103. Complicated alcohol septal ablation 104. Untoward myocardial targeting with contrast during alcohol septal ablation 105. Case selection for alcohol septal ablation 106. Assessment of aortic stenosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy 107. Volume reduction through infarct exclusion Section V Congenital abnormalities, pseudoaneurysms, and shunts Patent ductus arteriosus 108. Closure of patent ductus arteriosus Patent foramen ovale 109. Complicated patent foramen ovale closure 110. Techniques of ASD Closure with Deficient Rims 111. Closure of patent foramen ovale (Helex) Coarctation of the aorta 112. Transcatheter open-cell stent implantation for treatment of native coarctation of the aorta Ventricular septal defect 113. Transcatheter device closure of a post myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect 114. Gerbode therapy 115. Congenital muscular ventricular septal defect closure 116. Treatment of post-infarct ventricular septal defect 117. Patent foramen ovale closure from the right internal jugular vein Pulmonary 118. Pulmonary homograft therapy 119. Treatment of a chicken wing left atrial appendage 120. Complicated left atrial appendage closure 121. Pearls from a case of left atrial appendage closure 122. Residual leak treatment after left atrial appendage closure Pseudoaneurysm 123. Closure of multiple pseudoaneurysms in the ascending aorta 124. Apical pseudoaneurysm 125. Transventricular therapy of pulmonary homograft Atrial shunt creation 126. Induction of left-to-right atrial shunting for heart failure (Corvia) Section VI Tricuspid disease Tricuspid regurgitation 127. Transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty with pledgets implantation for severe tricuspid regurgitation 128. Imaging for the tricuspid valve: tips and techniques 129. Tricuspid transcatheter repair 130. Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair with the FORMA Repair System 131. Transapical valve in tricuspid ring

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Overall, this is a wonderful resource for practicing physicians in internal medicine and cardiology. It is a great reference for diagnosing, treating, and managing heart failure patients in both inpatient and clinic settings." -Rohini Manaktala, D.O. (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) for Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsHeart Failure: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease, Fourth Edition Contents Section 1 Basic Mechanisms of Heart Failure 1. Molecular Basis for Heart Failure 2. Cellular Basis for Heart Failure 3. Cellular Basis for Myocardial Regeneration and Repair 4. Myocardial Basis for Heart Failure: Role of Cardiac Interstitium Section 2 Mechanisms of Disease Progression in Heart Failure 5. Molecular Signaling Mechanisms of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Heart Failure 6. Adrenergic Receptor Signaling in Heart Failure 7. Role of Innate Immunity in Heart Failure 8. Oxidative Stress in Heart Failure 9. Natriuretic Peptides in HF 10. Systolic Dysfunction in Heart Failure 11. Alterations in Ventricular Function: Diastolic Heart Failure 12. Alterations in Ventricular Structure: Role of Left Ventricular Remodeling and Reverse Remodeling in Heart Failure 13. Alterations in the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems in Heart Failure 14. Alterations in the Peripheral Circulation in Heart Failure 15. Alterations in Kidney Function Associated with Heart Failure 16. Alterations in Skeletal Muscle in Heart Failure 17. Alterations in Cardiac Metabolism Section 3 Etiological Basis for Heart Failure 18. Epidemiology of Heart Failure 19. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Ischemic Heart Disease 20. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy 21. The Restrictive and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy 22. Cardiac Amyloidosis 23. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 24. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Genetic Cardiomyopathy 25. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Hypertension 26. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Valvular Heart Disease 27. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Congenital Heart Disease 28. Heart Failure as a Consequence of Viral and Nonviral Myocarditis 29. Heart Failure in the Developing World 30. Heart Failure and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section 4 Clinical Assessment of Heart Failure 31. Clinical Evaluation of Heart Failure 32. Cardiac Imaging in Heart Failure 33. Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Heart Failure 34. Hemodynamics in Heart Failure Section 5 Therapy for Heart Failure 35. Disease Prevention in Heart Failure 36. Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Guidelines 37. Contemporary Medical Therapy for Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction Guidelines: Management of Heart Failure with a Reduced Ejection Fraction 38. Management of Arrhythmias and Device Therapy in Heart Failure Guidelines 39. Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Guidelines 40. Management of Heart Failure in Special Populations: Older Patients, Women, and Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups 41. Gene and Stem-Cell Based Therapies in Heart Failure 42. Neuromodulation in Heart Failure 43. Pulmonary Hypertension 44. Cardiac Transplantation 45. Circulatory Assist Devices in Heart Failure 46. Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure 47. Disease Management and Telemedicine in Heart Failure 48. Management of Comorbidities in Heart Failure 49. Quality and Outcomes in Heart Failure 50. Decision Making and Palliative Care in Advanced Heart Failure

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Vascular Embryology and Angiogenesis 2 The Endothelium 3 Vascular Smooth Muscle 4 Normal Mechanisms of Vascular Hemostasis 5 Vascular Pharmacology 6 Pathobiology of Atherosclerosis 7 Pathobiology of Aortic Aneurysms 8 Pathobiology of Thrombosis 9 Pathobiology and Assessment of Cardiovascular Fibrosis 10 Pathobiology of Vasculitis 11 The History and Physical Examination 12 Vascular Laboratory Testing 13 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 14 Computed Tomographic Angiography 15 Catheter-Based Peripheral Angiography 16 The Epidemiology of Peripheral Artery Disease 17 Pathophysiology of Peripheral Artery Disease 18 Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Evaluation 19 Medical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease 20 Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease 21 Reconstructive Surgery for Peripheral Artery Disease 22 Pathophysiology of Renal Artery Disease 23 Clinical Evaluation of Renal Artery Disease 24 Treatment of Renal Artery Disease 25 Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Mesenteric Vascular Disease 26 Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Mesenteric Vascular Disease 27 Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction 28 Epidemiology of Cerebrovascular Disease 29 Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Disease 30 Prevention and Treatment of Stroke 31 Carotid Artery Revascularization 32 Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation and Medical Management of Aortic Dissection 33 Surgical Therapy for Aortic Dissection 34 Endovascular Therapy for Aortic Dissection 35 Epidemiology and Prognosis of Aortic Aneurysms 36 Clinical Evaluation of Aortic Aneurysms 37 Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms 38 Endovascular Therapy for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm 39 Overview of Vasculitis 40 Large Vessel Vasculitis 41 Medium and Small Vessel Vasculitis 42 Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger Disease) 43 Kawasaki Disease 44 Acute Arterial Occlusion 45 Atheroembolism 46 Raynaud Phenomenon 47 Acrocyanosis 48 Erythromelalgia 49 Pernio (Chilblains) 50 Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolic Disease 51 Clinical Evaluation of Venous Thromboembolism 52 Management of Venous Thromboembolism 53 Varicose Veins 54 Chronic Venous Insufficiency 55 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 56 Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Nonpulmonary Arterial Hypertension 57 Diseases of the Lymphatic Circulation 58 Fibromuscular Dysplasia 59 Vascular Infections 60 Dermatological Manifestations of Vascular Disease 61 Lower Extremity Ulceration 62 Vascular Trauma 63 Vascular Compression Syndromes 64 Peripheral Vascular Anomalies, Malformations Vascular Tumors

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Basic Determinants of Diastolic Function Molecular, Gene, and Cellular Mechanis Pathophysiology of Heart Failure With a Preserved Ejection Fraction: Measurements and Mechanisms Causing Abnormal Diastolic Function Role of the Pericardium in Diastolic Dysfunction Left Atrial Function: Basic Physiology Physical Determinants of Diastolic Flow Ventricular-Arterial Interaction in Patients With Heart Failure and a Preserved Ejection Fraction Part II: Diagnosis of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction General Principles, Clinical Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology Invasive Hemodynamic Assessment in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Two-Dimensional and Doppler Evaluation of Left Ventricular Filling, Including Pulmonary Venous Flow Velocity Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Tissue Doppler, Strain, and Torsion Analysis Color M-mode Doppler Assessment of Left Atrial Size and Function Evaluation of Intracardiac Filling Pressures Evaluation of Right Ventricular Diastolic Function Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Radionuclide Techniques Diastolic Echocardiographic Examination Diastology Stress Test ASE/EACVI Diastolic Guidelines: Strength and Limitations Part III: Cardiac Diseases With HFpEF Hypertension and Its Relation to Heart Failure With a Preserved Ejection Fraction Valve Disease Stage D Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Heart Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support Primary Restrictive, Infiltrative, and Storage Cardiomyopathies Coronary Artery Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Pericardial Diseases: Constrictive Pericarditis and Pericardial Effusion Diastolic Function in Children and in Children With Congenital Heart Disease Diabetes Mellitus Part IV: Emerging Topics in HFpEF Global and Regional Systolic Function of the Left Ventricle Chronotropic Incompetence and Pacing in HPEF Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Aging and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Perioperative Assessment of Diastolic Function Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Part V: Treatment of HFpEF General Treatment of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Randomized Trials Echo-Based Approach to the Management of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Future Therapies in HFpEF Part VI: Cases of Diastolic Heart Failure Cases of Diastolic Heart Failure

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a great introductory reference for general cardiology and interventional trainees. The authors have done a commendable job of breaking down the content and walking the readers through every single step of the procedure. It gives a good outlook on the anticipated challenges and pitfalls and the building block approach for learning is unique." -©Doody's Review Service, 2021, Niravkumar Patel, MD (Ballad Health-Johnston Memorial Hospital) Doody's Score: 91 - 4 Stars!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This comprehensive book on cardiovascular medications is a pocket-sized companion guide to Braunwald's Heart Disease, 11th Edition." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Gina Oliver, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE (University of Missouri) Doody's Score: 5 Stars! "All-in-all Opie's Cardiovascular Drugs: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease Ninth Edition superbly edited by Dr Deepak L Bhatt remains true to its original vision and will continue to be a valuable resource for anyone wanting to update themself or revise cardiovascular medicine." -Prakash P Punjabi, Editor-in-Chief, PerfusionTable of Contents1. Drugs for Ischemic Heart Disease 2. Antihypertensive Therapies 3. Drugs for Heart Failure 4. Drugs for Diabetes 5. Drugs for Obesity 6. Lipid-Modifying Drugs 7. Drugs Targeting Inflammation 8. Antithrombotic Drugs 9. Antiarrhythmic Drugs 10. Vascular Medicine Drugs 11. Drugs for Pulmonary Hypertension

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