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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This multidisciplinary book focuses exclusively on mitral valve disease, describing patient presentation, diagnosis, and treatments for each mitral valve disease with ample diagnostic imaging and models." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Vinila Baljepally, MS (East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine)Table of Contents? Introduction (Scott Goldman) ? Foundations (Scott Goldman, William Gray) ? Anatomy: key structures and abnormalities ? Pathophysiology: disease classification (Carpentier Classification System) ? ACC/CHA Guidelines and treatment options ? Diagnostic tools (Katie Hawthorne, Rebecca Hahn, Eric Gnall, Sandra Abramson) ? Physical examination ? Transthoracic echo ? Transesophageal echo ? Special considerations for transcatheter therapy ? MRI ? CT Scan ? Cardiac catheterization ? Medical treatment (Steven Domsky, Steven Rothman) ? Neurohormonal medications ? Resynchronization therapies ? Evaluation, common pitfalls, and complications ? Surgical therapies (Michael Acker, Robert Smith, Scott Goldman, Evelio Rodriguez, Chris Malaisrie) ? Medical devices and instruments ? Perfusion techniques ? Sternotomy ? Right thoracotomy ? Endoscopic ? Robotic ? Surgical repair of the mitral valve ? Surgical replacement of the mitral valve ? Evaluation, common pitfalls, and complications ? Transcatheter therapies (William Gray, Scott Lim, Saibal Kar, Gorav Ailawadi) ? Transcatheter mitral valve repair ? Transcatheter mitral valve replacement ? The future of transcather treatments (what's in clinical trial) ? Evaluation, common pitfalls, and complications ? Developing successful programs (Scott Goldman, William Gray, Saibal Kar, Gorav Ailawadi) ? The multidisciplinary team ? Financial considerations ? Quality improvement and outcomes ? Educating patients and primary care professionals ? Checklist for success ? Glossary ? Appendix

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Book SynopsisSaves Time and Effort Find everything you need on the most advanced treatments for aortic and structural heart disease in one easy-to-reference book - Procedure videos included Percutaneous valve repair and replacement is one of the hottest topics in interventional cardiology.Table of ContentsAbout the companion website, vii Contributor list, viii Preface, xi List of videos, xii Part I Aorta 1 Access techniques, 3 Jacques Kpodonu 2 Equipment required for aortic endografting, 15 Jacques Kpodonu 3 Advanced computed tomography imaging, workstations, and planning tools, 22 Paolo Perini, Pascal Rheaume & Stéphan Haulon 4 Technique of thoracic endografting for thoracic aneurysm using the approved Gore TAG device, 28 Jacques Kpodonu 5 Axillary/subclavian access for endovascular management of ascending and descending aortic pathologies, 36 Eduardo Keller Saadi 6 Endovascular repair of thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms, 43 Timothy A. M. Chuter 7 Hybrid endovascular aortic arch surgery, 50 Bobby Yanagawa & Mark D. Peterson 8 Acute aortic dissection, 74 Ricardo Aun 9 Complications of endovascular aneurysm repair, 90 Babak J. Orandi & James H. Black, III 10 Complications of thoracic aortic endografting, 102 Jacques Kpodonu 11 Endovascular robotics for complex aortic intervention, 110 Celia V. Riga, Colin D. Bicknell, Mohamad S. Hamady & Nicholas J. W. Cheshire Part II Structural heart disease 12 Cardiovascular hybrid operating rooms, 121 Georg Nollert, Sabine Wich, Thomas Hartkens & Anne Figel 13 Access techniques for transcatheter aortic valves, 131 Jacques Kpodonu 14 Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement, 141 Darren Mylotte, Giuseppe Martucci, Ruediger Lange & Nicolo Piazza 15 Transapical valve technology for aortic stenosis, 170 Jurg Grunenfelder, Theodoros Kofidis, Andre Plass & Volkmar Falk 16 Axillary/subclavian access for transcather aortic valve replacement, 187 Gilles Lemesle, Arnaud Sudre & Thomas Modine 17 Aortic valve replacement and transvalvular aortic valve replacement, 194 Thierry Folliguet & François Laborde 18 Transcatheter mitral leaflet repair, 204 Francesco Maisano, Joerg Seeburger, Paolo Denti, Friedrich W. Mohr & Ottavio Alfieri 19 Mitral valve: valvuloplasty for mitral stenosis/mitral regurgitation and available devices, 226 Hasan Jilaihawi & Saibal Kar 20 Real-time magnetic resonance imaging guidance in cardiac surgery, 253 Ming Li, Dumitru Mazilu & Keith A. Horvath 21 Patent ductus arteriosus, 262 Dabit Arzamendi & Mark Reisman 22 Patent foramen ovale, 272 Dabit Arzamendi & Mark Reisman 23 Articulated Robotic MedProbe snake robot for single port surgery, 284 Marco A. Zenati, Mohsen Mahvash & Howie Choset Index, 288

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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers all the main subspecialties in cardiology, including a large proportion of case studies that illustrate the principles of clinical practice. Self testing questions accompany each case. Authored by leading cardiologists, this is an up to date, well illustrated, core cardiological text for those preparing for the specialist examinations. Contents: History and physical examination, ECG, CSR; non-invasive imaging and stress testing; catheterisation diagnostic and therapeutic uses; hypertension primary and secondary; atherosclerosis epidemiology, risk factors, lipoprotein abnormalities, diagnosis and treatment; acute coronary syndromes; chronic ischaemic heart disease; arrhythmias; cardiac arrest and resuscitation; heart failure and cardiac transplantation; congenital heart disease; valvular heart disease and infective endocarditis; pericardial disease, diseases of the aorta, heart tumours; pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension; non-cardiac surgeTable of ContentsCardiac history and examination. Cardiac non-invasive imaging and stress testing. Cardiac catheterization. Hypertension. Lipid disorders. Acute coronary syndromes. Chronic ischemic heart disease. Arrhythmias. Sudden cardiac death and resuscitation. Heart failure and cardiac transplantation. Congenital heart disease. Valvular disease and infective endocarditis. Pericardial disease, disease of the aorta, and heart tumours. Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension. Non-cardiac surgery in patients with heart disease. Heart disease in pregnancy. Cardiovascular pharmacology. Arterial vascular disease

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Book SynopsisReduce your risk of heart disease--the leading cause of death among Americans--with diet, exercise, and other health strategies from WebMD’s Dr. John Whyte.

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Book SynopsisIllustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.Trade ReviewCheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. Booklist [ Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD. -- Joseph Boullata Nutrition in Clinical Practice Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]. -- John Langone New York Times A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Gastroenterology 2003Table of ContentsContents: Part I. Introduction Contents: 1. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2. What Goes Wrong in GERD, and Where It Goes WrongPart II. Symptoms & Diseases 3. What Are the Symptoms of GERD? 4 Diagnosing GERDPart III. Treatment: The Four-Step Approach 5. Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications 6. Step 2: Over-the-Counter Medicines 7. Step 3 & 4: Prescription Medicines and SurgeryPart IV. Complications & Special Situations 8. Complications of GERD 9. GERD in Shildren, Pregnant Women, the Older Patient, and the Bed-BoundPart V. The Future 10. A Look into the Future: Diagnosing and Treating GERD and Complications of GERD Abbreviations Glossary Where to Go for Further Information and Support Index

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Book SynopsisIllustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.Trade ReviewCheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. Booklist [ Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD. -- Joseph Boullata Nutrition in Clinical Practice Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]. -- John Langone New York Times A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Gastroenterology 2003Table of ContentsContents: Part I. Introduction Contents: 1. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2. What Goes Wrong in GERD, and Where It Goes WrongPart II. Symptoms & Diseases 3. What Are the Symptoms of GERD? 4 Diagnosing GERDPart III. Treatment: The Four-Step Approach 5. Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications 6. Step 2: Over-the-Counter Medicines 7. Step 3 & 4: Prescription Medicines and SurgeryPart IV. Complications & Special Situations 8. Complications of GERD 9. GERD in Shildren, Pregnant Women, the Older Patient, and the Bed-BoundPart V. The Future 10. A Look into the Future: Diagnosing and Treating GERD and Complications of GERD Abbreviations Glossary Where to Go for Further Information and Support Index

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Book SynopsisEdited by some of the world s most experienced practitioners of cryoablation, this new book provides thorough, clinically relevant guidance to all aspects of this highly effective, extremely safe emergent technique for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias.Table of ContentsList of Contributors, vi Preface, viii Acknowledgments, ix About the Companion Website, x 1 Biophysical Principles and Properties of Cryoablation, 1 Jo Jo Hai and Hung-Fat Tse 2 Catheter Cryoablation for Pediatric Arrhythmias, 8 Kathryn K. Collins and George F. Van Hare 3 Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia: What Have We Learned from Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation?, 18 Ruey J. Sung, Charlie Young, and Michael R. Lauer 4 Catheter Cryoablation for Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia, 36 Ngai-Yin Chan 5 Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation, 47 Jürgen Vogt 6 Prevention of Phrenic Nerve Palsy during Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation, 67 Marcin Kowalski 7 Linear Isthmus Ablation for Atrial Flutter: Catheter Cryoablation versus Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation, 82 Gregory K. Feld and Navinder Sawhney 8 Catheter Cryoablation for the Treatment of Accessory Pathways, 99 Ngai-Yin Chan 9 Catheter Cryoablation for the Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias, 113 Luigi Di Biase, Xue Yan, Pasquale Santangeli, Amin Al-Ahmad, Henry H. Hsia, David J. Burkhardt, and Andrea Natale 10 Catheter Cryoablation for the Treatment of Miscellaneous Arrhythmias, 120 Ngai-Yin Chan Index, 131

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Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, this practical guide offers clear-headed guidance to the successful application of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. This book concentrates on clinically-relevant information that providers can put to immediate use caring for patients. Takes a clear-headed practical approach to ablation of atrial fibrillation long on actionable, clinically-relevant guidance, succinct and to-the-point on the theory behind the procedure Edited by three leading, internationally-known electrophysiologists with extensive experience in ablation for atrial fibrillation Written by international team of experts reflecting global best practices from centers with considerable experience in the use of catheter ablation Format designed to serve the needs of electrophysiologists regardless of experience, electrophysiology fellows, electrophysiology nurses and lab technical staff Covers hot topics such as new noninvasive imaging Table of ContentsContributors, vii 1 Indications for Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, 1Hugh Calkins 2 Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Past, Present, and Future, 7David Spragg & Hugh Calkins 3 Staffing, Training, and Ongoing Volume Requirements, 17Mehdi Namdar & Dipen Shah 4 Equipment Options for the Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, 23German Kamalov & John D. Hummel 5 Preprocedure Preparation for Catheter-based Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, 33Jose F. Huizar & Kenneth A. Ellenbogen 6 Intracardiac Ultrasound, 49Dan L. Musat, Jayanthi N. Koneru, Scott W. Burke, Farooq A. Chaudhry, & Jonathan S. Steinberg 7 Electroanatomic Mapping Systems, 65Carlos Macias, Olujimi Ajijola, Kalyanam Shivkumar, & Eric Buch 8 Magnetic and Robotic Catheter Navigation, 75John M. Miller, Mark A. Dixon, Deepak Bhakta, Rahul Jain, & Mithilesh K. Das 9 MRI-guided Procedures, 85Henry Halperin & Aravindan Kolandaivelu 10 MRI Definition of Atrial Substrate, 101Leenhapong Navaravong & Nassir F. Marrouche 11 The Utility of Noninvasive Mapping in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, 109Han S. Lim, Stephan Zellerhoff, Nicolas Derval, Seigo Yamashita, Darren Hooks, Benjamin Berte, Saagar Mahida, Arnaud Denis, Ashok. J. Shah, Frédéric Sacher, Mélèze Hocini, Pierre Jaïs, & Michel Haïssaguerre 12 Interpretation of Circular Mapping Catheter Recordings, 119Laurent Macle & Jason G. Andrade CONTROVERSY: Differing Energy Sources – the Use of Radiofrequency Energy, 131Suneet Mittal CONTROVERSY: Differing Energy Sources/Use of Cryo-energy, 137Pipin Kojodjojo & D. Wyn Davies 13 Circumferential Ablation with Pulmonary Vein Isolation Guided by Lasso Catheter, 145A. Metzner, K. Satomi, K.-H. Kuck, & F. Ouyang CONTROVERSY: Circumferential versus Segmental Pulmonary Vein Isolation/Circumferential PVI, 176R. Proietti, L. Di Biase, P. Santangeli, P. Mohanty, C. Barrett, S. Danik, S. Mohanty, R. Bai, C. Trivedi, J.D. Burkhardt, & A. Natale CONTROVERSY: Circumferential versus Segmental Pulmonary Vein Isolation/Segmental PVI, 183Gregory K. Feld 14 How to Select Target Sites in Electrogram-guided Ablation: Options, Techniques, and Results, 191Anand N. Ganesan, Dennis H. Lau, & Prashanthan Sanders CONTROVERSY: Electrogram-guided Ablation: Valuable Technique, 206Naoya Oketani & Koonlawee Nademanee CONTROVERSY: Electrogram-guided Ablation: Limited Contribution to Successful Outcome, 215Hatice Duygu Bas, Kazim Baser, & Hakan Oral 15 Left Atrial Linear Lesions, 221Stephan Zellerhoff, Han S. Lim, & Pierre Jaïs 16 Ablation of Autonomic Ganglia, 229Evgeny Pokushalov & Jonathan S. Steinberg 17 Trigger Mapping, 245Pasquale Santangeli & Francis E. Marchlinski 18 Mapping and Ablation of Electrical Rotor and Focal Sources for Atrial Fibrillation: A Patient-tailored MechanisticApproach, 271Junaid A. B. Zaman, Siva K. Mulpuru, David E. Krummen, & Sanjiv M. Narayan 19 Renal Artery Denervation: Modulation of the Autonomic Nervous System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation, 283Evgeny Pokushalov & Jonathan S. Steinberg 20 The Stepwise Ablation Approach for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, 293Han S. Lim, Stephan Zellerhoff, & Pierre Jaïs 21 Limited Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Using Preprocedure Reverse Remodeling, 303David J. Slotwiner & Jonathan S. Steinberg 22 Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, 315Luigi Di Biase, Pasquale Santangeli, Alessandro Paoletti Perini, Francesco Santoro, Rong Bai, Javier E. Sanchez, Rodney Horton, John David Burkhardt, & Andrea Natale 23 Mapping and Ablation of Left Atrial Flutter, 323Matthew Daly, Yuki Komatsu, & Pierre Jaïs 24 Follow-up After Ablation: Assessing Success, Symptom Status, and Recurrent Arrhythmias, 333Simon Kircher, Charlotte Eitel, & Gerhard Hindricks 25 How to Strategize the “Redo” Ablation Procedure, 343Jeffrey S. Arkles & David J. Callans 26 Periprocedural Care for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, 351Chirag Barbhaiya, Justin Ng, & Gregory F. Michaud 27 Complications: Early and Late After Ablation, 361Antonio Sorgente & Riccardo Cappato 28 Charting Long-term Success and the Challenge of Monitoring Outcomes, 371Isabel Deisenhofer Index, 381

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Book SynopsisThis book is focused on the use of non-invasive imaging in clinical cardiology. Its central theme is the use of different imaging modalities in the routine clinical problems that physicians encounter on a regular basis. Many different clinical issues are discussed, including valvular disease, coronary artery disease, and myocardial and pericardial disease. In these various pathologies, the applications of echocardiography, nuclear imaging, CMR and MSCT are highlighted. The majority of chapters are illustrated with a clinical case study and with moving images, which are contained on the accompanying CD. These case studies offer excellent examples of how to use the imaging modalities in clinical cardiology. Contributors are from Europe, the US and Asia to provide a global perspective. The ESC Education Series This book with its supporting CD is part of the ESC Education Series. The series is designed to provide medical professionals withTrade Review"This book is well written by experts in the field and gives an excellent overview of a topic ... Well worth a place on your bookshelf." (Cardiology News, October 2008) "This book is well written by experts in the field and gives an excellent overview of a topic which can be overwhelming for some, in a concise volume. Well worth a place on your bookshelf!" (Cardiology News)Table of ContentsList of contributors. Preface. Foreword.. Section One: Valve Disease. Chapter 1. Mitral stenosis (Kewal Krishnan Talwar, Manojkumar Rohit). Chapter 2. Mitral regurgitation (Frank A. Flachskampf, Fausto Pinto). Chapter 3. Aortic stenosis (Benjamin M. Schaefer, Catherine M. Otto). Chapter 4. Aortic regurgitation (Helmut Baumagartner, Geralsd Maurer). Chapter 5. Aortic Dissection (Debabrata Mukherjee, Kim A. Eagle). Chapter 6. Evaluation of prosthetic heart valves (Darryl J. Burstow). Chapter 7. Echocardiography in infective endocarditis (Eric Brochet, Agnes Cachier, Alec Vahanian). Section Two: Coronary Artery Disease. Chapter 8. Coronary imaging and screening (Koen Nieman, Pim J. de Feyter). Chapter 9. Diagnosis and prognosis in patients and with chest pain (George A. Beller). Chapter 10. Peripheral vascular disease (Serge Kownator). Chapter 11. Risk stratification post-infarction (Frank M. Bengel). Chapter 12. Risk stratification before non-cardiac surgery (Miklos D. Kertai, Don Poldermans). Section Three: Heart Failure. Chapter 13. Acute dyspnea (diastolic, systolic LV dysfunction, and pulmonary embolism) (Michael V. McConnell, Brett E. Fenster). Chapter 14. Echocardiographic evaluation of patients with chronic dyspnea (Jong-Won Ha, Jae K. Oh). Chapter 15. Resynchronization therapy (Ole-A. Breithardt). Chapter 16. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (Petros Nihoyannopoulos). Chapter 17. Viability in ischemic cardiomyopathy (Gabe B. Bleeker, Jeroen J. Bax, Ernst E. van der Wall). Section Four: Uncommon Entities. Chapter 18. Cardiac tumors (Joshua Lehrer-Graiwer, Charles B. Higgins). Chapter 19. Evaluation of the transplanted heart (Oberdan Parodi, Maria Frigerio, Benedetta De Chiara). Chapter 20. Unusual cardiomyopathies - role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (Sanjay K. Prasad, Ravi G. Assomull, Dudley J. Pennell). Chapter 21. Myocarditis and pericardia disease (Frank E. Rademakers). Chapter 22. Congenital heart disease (Heynric B. Grotenhuis, Lucia J.M. Kroft, Eduard R. Holman, Jaap Ottenkamp, Albert de Roos). Index.

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Book SynopsisWhen you''re considering device therapy for a patient with heart failure, be sure to consult this concise reference for the latest information on who benefits most from which device. In clear, straightforward prose, Dr. Feldman addresses: Resynchronization Therapy ICD Ultrafiltration Impulse Therapy Chronic Implantable Monitoring Bioimpedance EECP and more With chapters devoted to monitoring the patient on device therapy and the future of device therapy in heart failure, this book makes an important contribution to patient care.Table of ContentsContributor list. Preface. Chapter One: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (Behzad Pavri and Arthur M. Feldman). Chapter Two: Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy (Reginald T. Ho and Arnold J.Greenspon). Chapter Three: Chronic Implantable Monitoring (Nisha Aggarwal and David J. Whellan). Chapter Four: Cardiac Contractility Modulation by Electrical Signals Applied During Absolute Refractory Period as a Treatment for Chronic Heart Failure (Daniel Burkhoff, Hani N. Sabbah, Christian Butter, Yuval Mika and Martin Borggrefe). Chapter Five: Role of Cardiac Restraint Devices in the Treatment of Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Douglas L. Mann). Chapter Six: The Role of Right Heart Catherization in Management of Patients with Heart Failure (Sandeep A. Kamath and Mark H. Drazner). Chapter Seven: Impedance Cardiography (Sunthosh V. Parvathaneni and Ileana L. Pina). Chapter Eight: The Use of Echocardiography in Evaluating the Heart Failure Patient and Response to Therapy (John Gorscan III). Chapter Nine: Revascularization for Left Ventricular Dysfunction (Nicholas J. Ruggiero II, Thomas J. Kiernan, Juan M. Bernal and Igor F. Palacios). Chapter Ten: Minimally Invasive Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease (Andra Popescu and Paul J. Mather). Chapter Eleven: Percutaneous Mechanical Assist Devices (Suresh Mulukutla, Lawrence Schneider and Howard A. Cohen). Chapter Twelve: Left Ventricular Assist Devices for Acute and Chronic Heart Failure (Daniel Marelli, Louis Stein, Abbas Ardehali). Chapter Thirteen: The Role of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) in Heart Failure Management (Marc A. Silver and William E. Lawson). Chapter Fourteen: Ultrafiltration (Maria Rosa Constanzo). Conclusion. Index. Conflict of Interest Table.

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Book SynopsisCardiologists today prescribe medications with complex mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications and drug-frug interactions; many of which were not available when today's practitioners were in training. This book was written to meet the growing demand for complete, detailed and accurate cardiac pharmacology information.Table of ContentsRon Waksman, Andrew E. Ajani. 0.0 Elective PCI. 0.1 Optimal antithrombotic therapy. 0.1.1 Unfractionated heparin and ACT monitoring. 0.1.2 Alternative to unfractionated heparin. 0.1.2.1 LMWH. 0.1.2.2 direct thrombin inhibitor (bivarlirudin). 0.1.2.3 direct Xa antagonist (fondaparinux). 0.2 Optimal antiplatelet therapy. 0.2.1 Dual aspirin and thienopyridine therapy. - pre-treatment and dose. 0.2.2 When to use GP2B3A inhibitor and which one to use. - abciximab, tirofiban, eptifibatide. 0.2.3 Duration of Antiplatelet therapy with drug-eluting vs. bare-metal stents. 1.0 High risk PCI. 1.1 ACS (non ST elevation). 1.1.1 Upstream GP2B3A inhibitors. 1.1.2 Timing, loading dose and duration of clopidogrel therapy. 1.2 Diabetes mellitus. 1.2.1 Peri-procedural management. 1.3 Renal dysfunction. 1.3.1 Renal protective agents. - IV hydration, N-acetylcysteine, bicarbonate, fenoldopam. - Timing, route of administration and duration. 1.3.2 Radiocontrast induced nephropathy. 1.3.2.1 Ideal contrast agent. 1.3.3 Additional risk with other medications. - ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS, hypotensive medications (e.g. nitrates, BBlockers). 1.4 Cardiogenic shock. 1.4.1 Inotropic support. - adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone, levosimendan, metaraminol. - summary of when to use which agent (ref. ACC/AHA STEMI guidelines). 1.4.2 Anticoagulation support for mechanical devices. - IABP, LVAD, Tandem Heart, Impaler etc. 2.0 Acute STEMI PCI. 2.1 Primary. - summary of optimal anticoagulation, GP2B3A, antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel). 2.2 Rescue. - summary of optimal anticoagulation, GP2B3A, antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel). 2.3 Facilitated. - summary of optimal anticoagulation, GP2B3A and lytic combinations in recent trials. 2.4 Adjunctive therapies. 2.4.1 GIK (glucose-insulin-potassium). 2.4.2 Complement inhibitor (Pexiluzimab). 2.4.3 Intracoronary vs. intravenous GP2B3A inhibitor. 2.4.4 High dose tirofiban. (Standard dose GP2B3A inhibitors for STEMI discussed in 2.1 and 2.2). 3.0 Optimal thrombolytic therapy (as primary therapy for STEMI). - alteplase, reteplase, streptokinase, or tenecteplase. 4.0 Special considerations in PCI. 4.1 Coronary spasm. 4.2 No reflow phenomenon. - IV GTN, GP2B3A inhibitor, nitroprusside, adenosine, verapamil, nicorandil. 4.3 Agents to optimise access of radial artery approach (i.e. nitrates, verapamil). 4.4 Arrhythmia Management. 4.4.1 Tachyarrhythmias management. - IV lignocaine, amiodarone, etc. 4.4.2 Bradyarrhythmias management. - IV atropine, adrenalin, indications for temporary pacing wire. 4.5 Coronary perforations. 4.5.1 Reversal of anticoagulation. - protamine. 4.5.2 Platelet and transfusion of blood products. 4.6 Oral anticoagulation issues in PCI. 4.6.1 Management of patients on anticoagulation undergoing diagnostic catheterisation and PCI. - prosthetic heart valves, AF and other indications. - use of UFH and LMWH as bridging therapy. - when to restart oral anticoagulation post procedure. 4.6.2 Indications for anticoagulation post PCI. - LV thrombus. - large anterior myocardial infarction. - triple (aspirin, clopidogrel and warfarin) vs. dual therapy. 4.7 Role of Antibiotic prophylaxis in PCI. 5.0 Post procedural pharmacotherapy. 5.1 Role of statins, beta-blocker, ACE inhibitors, aldosterone antagonist (epleronone). 5.1.1 ACS (include STEMI/NSTEMI). 5.1.2 Elective PCI. 6.0 Special considerations with antiplatelet therapy. 6.1 Antiplatelet therapy resistance: definition, diagnosis and clinical implications. 6.2 Potential drug-drug interactions. 6.2.1 Clopidogrel and statins. 6.2.2 Aspirin and ibuprofen. 6.2.3 COX-2 inhibitors in patients with coronary artery disease. 6.3 Clopidogrel use in patients requiring CABGS. 6.4 Thrombocytopenia post PCI. 6.4.1 HITTS. 6.4.2 GP2B3A risk. 6.5 Novel antiplatelet therapy. - Prasugrel etc. 7.0 Pharmacotherapy for in-stent restenosis. 7.1 Drug-eluting stents. 7.1.1 Sirolimus. 7.1.2 Paclitaxel. 7.1.3 Other agents (ABT-578). 7.1.4 Oral agents to prevent ISR (Oral Sirolimus, Glitazones). 8.0 Novel pharmacotherapy and PCI. APPENDIX. - Listing of generic drug names in alphabetical order with 1 page summary sheet on each drug. o Indications and contraindications. o Dose and formulations. o Adverse reactions. o Drug interactions

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Book SynopsisSurgical management of aortic pathologies has changed dramatically, and this essential book fills the void with up-to-date comprehensive information on the topic.Table of ContentsPreface. Foreword: Patrick M. McCarthy (Northwestern Memorial Hospital). Foreword Rodney A.White (Harbor-UCLA Medical Centre). Acknowledgments. Introduction: Current Status of Thoracic Endografting. Section I: Thoracic aortic aneurysms. CASE 1 Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms using the Gore TAG stent graft. CASE 2 Endovascular management of thoracic aortic aneurysm using a Cook Zenith TX2 endograft. CASE 3 Endovascular management of a thoracic aortic aneurysm using a Medtronic Talent thoracic graft (VALOR trial). CASE 4 Endovascular management of thoracic aortic aneurysms with coverage of the left subclavian artery. CASE 5 Endovascular management of a thoracic aortic aneurysm with tortuous aorta and calcified iliac arteries using the brachiofemoral wire approach. CASE 6 Endovascular management of a thoracic aortic aneurysm with small tortuous calcified iliac vessels (retroperitoneal conduit). CASE 7 Endovascular management of a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm. CASE 8 Total percutaneous endovascular management of a thoracic aneurysm with severe iliofemoral occlusive disease: use of an endoconduit in a high-risk patient. CASE 9 Complete endovascular management of a patient with multilevel aortic disease. CASE 10 Endovascular repair of a descending thoracic aneurysm with previous open resection of abdominal ortic aneurysm. Section II: Penetrating aortic ulcers. CASE 11 Endovascular management of penetrating aortic ulcer. CASE 12 Endovascular management of a penetrating aortic ulcer with rupture. Section III: Traumatic aortic injuries. CASE 13 Endovascular management of thoracic aortic disruption. CASE 14 Endovascular management of a traumatic pseudoaneurysm postcoarctation repair. CASE 15 Endovascular management of a traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta. Section IV: Thoracic aortic dissections. CASE 16 Endovascular management of acute Stanford type B dissection. CASE 17 Endoluminal graft repair of chronic type B dissections. Case 18 Endovascular management of the aneurysmal false lumen distal to an interposition graft placed for ruptured Stanford type B dissection. CASE 19 Hybrid management of type A dissection with malperfusion of the lower extremities. CASE 20 Endovascular management of a type B dissection complicated by renovascular hypertension. CASE 21 Endovascular management of a chronic type B dissection complicated with a new dissection and left renal artery compromise. CASE 22 Hybrid management of a retrograde type B dissection after endoluminal stent grafting. Section V: Thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysms. CASE 23 Endovascular management of thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysms. CASE 24 Endovascular management of thoracic mycotic aneurysms. Section VI: Extending proximal landing zones. CASE 25 Hybrid management of an arch aneurysm with a carotid–carotid bypass and deployment of an endoluminal graft. CASE 26 Endovascular management of transverse arch aneurysms. CASE 27 Hybrid endovascular management of an arch pseudoaneurysm using an antegrade deployment approach. CASE 28 Hybrid management of a retrograde type B dissection. CASE 29 Hybrid management of a chronic type B dissecting aneurysm with ascending aortic aneurysm. Section VII: Extending distal landing zones. CASE 30 Hybrid repair of Extent II thoracoabdominal aneurysms. CASE 31 Hybrid repair of an extent V thoracoabdominal aneurysm. CASE 32 Hybrid (combined open and endovascular) repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms. Section VIII: Thoracic aortic coarctations. CASE 33 Endovascular management of adult primary coarctation of the aorta. CASE 34 Endovascular management of the small thoracic aorta with postcoarctation pseudoaneurysm. CASE 35 Recurrent coarctation of the thoracic aorta. Section IX: Thoracic aortobronchial fistula. CASE 36 Endovascular management of aortobronchial fistulas. Section X: Complications of thoracic aortic endografting. CASE 37 Endovascular management of a type I endoleak. CASE 38 Endovascular management of a type II endoleak. CASE 39 Retrograde dissection following endovascular management of thoracic aortic aneurysm. Section XI: Ascending aortic pathologies. CASE 40 Endovascular management of an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm. CASE 41 Endovascular management of aneurysm of a right coronary vein graft using an ascending aorta endoluminal graft. Section XII: Supra-aortic thoracic aortic aneurysms. CASE 42 Hybrid approach to the management of a type C innominate artery aneurysm. Section XIII: Future of thoracic aortic endografting. CASE 43 Remote wireless pressure sensing for postoperative surveillance of thoracic endoluminal grafts. CASE 44 Zenith Dissection. The Road Ahead. Index

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Book SynopsisSociety-sanctioned guidelines on care are valuable tools, but accessing key information from the often complicated statements has been a daunting task. Now, practitioners and their institutions have a clear path to successful application of guidelines from the American Heart Association. This book outlines the key AHA guidelines, Statements, and Performance Measures and includes comparisons with the associated European guidelines. This book also has a strong online component, which will alert users who sign up to new updates to the guidelines and other relevant information. It will also have links through to the full guidelines and statements.Trade Review“This is an excellent summary of the current AHA guidelines.” (Doody's Reviews, May 2009)Table of ContentsContributors vii Preface x 1 Chronic Stable Angina 1 Theodore D. Fraker, Stephan D. Fihn, and Raymond J. Gibbons 2 Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction 25 Jeffrey L. Anderson and Nanette Kass Wenger 3 ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction 46 Elliott M. Antman 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs 91 Mark A. Williams and Gary J. Balady 5 Secondary Prevention for Patients With Coronary and Other Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease 108 Sidney C. Smith, Jr. 6 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 117 Sidney C. Smith, Jr. 7 Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery 134 Cullen D. Morris, Kim Eagle, Robert A. O'Rourke, and Robert A. Guyton 8 Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery 152 Lee A. Fleisher 9 Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease 165 Alan T. Hirsch and Ziv J. Haskal 10 Cholesterol Management in the Context of Risk Factor Profile 187 Scott M. Grundy 11 Hypertension 196 Clive Rosendorff 12 Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women 214 Kathy Berra and Nanette Kass Wenger 13 Heart Failure 223 Sharon A. Hunt and Mariell Jessup 14 Cardiomyopathies 236 Barry J. Maron 15 Atrial Fibrillation 244 Valentin Fuster and Lars Rydén 16 Supraventricular Arrhythmias 255 Carina Blomström-Lundqvist and Melvin Scheinman 17 Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death 270 A. John Camm and Douglas P. Zipes 18 Valvular Heart Disease 293 Robert O. Bonow 19 Infective Endocarditis 312 Larry M. Baddour, Kathryn A. Taubert, Michael H. Gewitz, and Walter R. Wilson 20 Cardiac CT Imaging 336 Matthew J. Budoff and Allen J. Taylor Appendix Update on Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Current and Future Trends 347 Robert A. O'Rourke Other Statements Published in 2008 353 Index 355 COI Table 373

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Book SynopsisCarotid Angioplasty and Stenting (CAS) is a new approach to treat a carotid stenosis. This new book provides interventional cardiologists, both as beginners or fully experienced, with a reference on all aspects of angioplasty and stenting of the carotid and supra-aortic trunks. Focusing on both the entire range of angioplasty and stenting treatment options for the surgeon treating patients on the operating table, and the range of radiological techniques used for the cardiologist to diagnose carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and associated conditions, this important book describes the best indications, the different techniques, the results, and also the limitations of CAS based on randomized studies and particularly the last published data (CREST study). Suitable for both novice and experienced interventionalists, italso addressesdiagnosis of a carotid stenosis and complications from CAS and how to manage them.Table of Contents1 Epidemiology and pathophysiology of carotid artery disease (Kosmas I. Paraskevas, Nikolaos Bessias, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis). 2 Neuroanatomy (Michael H. Wholey). 3 The Value Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Allan W Reid and Giles H Roditi). 4 Diagnosis of carotid stenosis by DUS (Serge Kownator). 5 Transcranial Doppler (Corinne Gautier). 6 Carotid Plaque Characterization Using Ultrasound (Andrew N. Nicolaides, Maura Griffin, Stavros K. Kakkos, George Geroulakos, Efthyvoulos Kyriacou, Niki Georgiou). 7 Methods For Evaluation Of A Carotid Stenosis (Isabelle Henry and Michel Henry). 8 The Role Of Intravascular Ultrasound In Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting (Donald B Reid, Khalid Irshad, Barun Majumdar FRCS & Edward B Diethrich). 9 Cerebral Perfusion Imaging (Wei-Jian Jiang). Clinical Assessment. 10 Neurological And Neuropsychological Evaluation Before And After Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting (Hany Zakieldine). 11 Cardiac Assessment in Patients With Carotid Artery Disease (Ad. Polydorou, P. Megaloikonomos, Vic. Polydorou, Isabelle. Henry, Michele Henry, A. Polydorou, S. Anagnostopoulou). Carotid Artery Stenosis – Medical Treatment. 12 Carotid Stenosis: Medical Treatment (GI Pandele, Corina Dima-Cozma). 13 Periprocedural Management Of A Patient Undergoing A Carotid Intervention (Ad. Polydorou, P. Megaloikonomos, Vic. Polydorou, Isabelle. Henry, Michele Henry, A. Polydorou, S. Anagnostopoulou). Carotid Artery Stenosis – Surgical Treatments. 14 Carotid Surgery : Updates, Techniques And Results (Donald B Reid, John G Pollock , Edward B Diethrich). 15 Is Carotid Surgery Still The Gold Standard In Carotid Intervention? (Donald B Reid, Edward B Diethrich). 16 Which Patients Should Be Referred For Cea And Not Cas: High-Risk Re-Visited (Frank J Criado). Indications For Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting (Cas). 17 Indications And Contraindications For Cas In Symptomatic Patients (Donald B Reid, Edward B Diethrich). 18 Indications And Contraindications For Carotid Artery Stenting In Asymptomatic Patients (Issam D. Moussa). 19 Managing Carotid Anatomical Adversity (Subbarao Myla). 20 Management Of Concomittant Coronary And Carotid Disease (Mullasari Ajit .S , Balashankar Gomathi .S). Cas – Techniques. 21 The Equipment Required For Cas – Tips And Tricks (Hugo F. Londero, Leandro Martinez Riera, Francisco E. Paoletti). 22 Evolution In Carotid Stenting With Cerebral Protection (Jacques Théron). 23 Embolic Protection Devices – Choice Of Epd (Isabelle. Henry, Michel Henry, A. Polydorou, M. Hugel). 24 Carotid Angioplasty Under Protection Limitations. Dark Side: How To Avoid Complications (Michel Henry, Isabelle. Henry , A. Polydorou, M. Hugel). 25 Basic Techniques Of Cas (Zvonimir Krajcer and Enrique Hernandez). 26 Managing Carotid Anatomical Adversity (Subbarao Myla). 27 Choice of the Stent: Does the Type of Stent Influence the Outcome of CAS (Alberto Cremonesi, Shane Gieowarsingh, Fausto Castriota). 28 Indications For Covered Stents. 29 Complication Avoidance And Management In Cervical Carotid Revascularization (Lee R. Guterman). 30 Endovascular Recanalization Of Chronic Carotid Artery Occlusion (Hsien-Li Kao). 31 Interventional Treatment of Carotid Artery Dissection – Role of Endovascular Technology (Donald Reid). 32 Carotid Artery Stent Restenosis (Zvonimir Krajcer and Enrique Hernandez). 33 Instent Restenoses After Cas: Incidence And Management (Dimitrios Nikas, Luca Favero, Salvatore Saccà, Giampaolo Pasqueto, Bernhard Reimers). Cas – Clinical Results. 34 Does The Learning Curve Influence The Outcome Of Cas? (Jonathan Smout, Gerard Stansby, Sumaira Macdonald). 35 Critical Reviews Of Randomized Studies And Registries Part 1 (Zehra Jaffery, Arthur “Chip” Grant, Tyrone Jean Collins). 36 Critical Reviews Of Randomized Studies And Registries Part 2 (Eric A. Heller, MD and William A. Gray). 37 CREST Study (Donald Reid). 38 Cas Under Protection – Results With The Percusurge Guard Wire Device (Michel Henry, Isabelle. Henry, , A. Polydorou, M. Hugel). 39 Cas Under Protection – Results With Different Filters (Jennifer Franke, Horst Sievert). 40 CAS under Protection – Results with the Mo.Ma™ Device (Alberto Cremonesi, Shane Gieowarsingh, Fausto Castriota). 41 Cerebral protection using Flow Reversal (C. Schönholz ; R. Uflacker; M. Guimaraes; J.C. Parodi). 42 New Distal Embolic Protection Device The Fibernet® 3 Dimensional Filter (Michel Henry, A. Polydorou, Isabelle. Henry, M. Hugel, Ad. Polydorou, V. Polydorou). 43 How To Follow A Patient After Cas? (Polydorou, P. Megaloikonomos, Ad. Polydorou, Vic. Polydorou, Is. Henry, M. Henry, S. Anagnostopoulou). Intracranial Endovascular Therapy. 44 How To Develop A Stroke Program (James T. DeVries and Christopher J. White). 45 Elective Endovascular Revascularization Of The Intracranial Cerebral Arteries (Dorothea Strozyk, H. Christian Schumacher, Philip M. Meyers and Randall T. Higashida). 46 Endovascular Therapy For Acute Stroke (Lee R. Guterman and Eve A. Guterman). 47 Intracranial Aneurysm: Current and Future Minimally invasive Endovascular Treatment Methods (Isabel Wanke, Zsolt Kulcsar, Stephan Wetzel, Daniel A Rüfenacht). 48 Intracranial Vertebral Angioplasty And Stenting (Tyrone Jean Collins). Other Supra-Aortic Occlusive Arterial Diseases – Endovascular Treatment. 49 Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Of The Subclavian Arteries (Michel Henry, Isabelle. Henry, A. Polydorou, M. Hugel). 50 Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty And Stenting Of Extracranial Vertebral Artery Stenosis (Michel Henry, Isabelle. Henry , A. Polydorou, M. Hugel, Ad. Polydorou). 51 Inflammatory Arteritis In Supra-Aortic Vessels – Endovascular Treatment (Sriram Rajagopal And Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan). 52 Extracranial Carotid Aneurysm: Interventional Treatment (Emilio Calabrese). 53 Balloon Angioplasty And Stent Placement In The Common Carotid Artery (Jennifer Franke, Horst Sievert). 54 The Future Of Cas (Michael H. Wholey). 55 Various Societies Guidelines for Cas (Tyrone Jean Collins).

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Book SynopsisPresents Netter's instructive paintings and illustrated cross sections created in the Netter style side-by-side with high-quality patient images from breath-hold cardiac MR, multislice thoracic CT, and CT coronary angiography to help you visualize the anatomy section by section.Trade Review"The illustrations and the radiological images are all of high quality, making this book a valuable reference for thoracic and cardiac anatomy. It should be on the bookshelf of all radiologists who interpret CT or MR images of the chest."-Bennett Greenspan, MD, MS(Medical College of Georgia) Doody Review: 5 stars "This book shows you the classic, high-quality images that Dr. Frank Netter produced during his lifetime (1906-1991) and became world renowned for, as well as present-day images obtained through technologies currently used such as computer tomography (CT) and the more recently-developed cardiac computed tomographic angiography (CTA). The full-color anatomical paintings and the technological images in this volume are numerous and the information provided in them is prodigious. This book is a keepsake and a valuable reference source. It is a virtual gem, I wouldn't hesitate to say." ~Nano KhilnaniTable of ContentsPart 1 Thoracic Anatomy Chapter 1 Overview of Thoracic Anatomy Chapter 2 Thoracic Soft Tissue and Lung Axial Coronal Chapter 3 Pulmonary Anatomy and Variants Axial Coronal Chapter 4 Thoracic Lymph Nodes Axial Chapter 5 Cisterna Chyli and Thoracic Duct Axial Coronal Chapter 6 Venous Anatomy and Variants Axial Coronal Sagittal Part 2 Cardiac Anatomy Chapter 7 Overview of Cardiac Anatomy Chapter 8 Cardiac Anatomy Using CT Axial 2-chamber 3-chamber 4-chamber Short Axis Chapter 9 Cardiac Anatomy Using MR Axial 2-chamber 3-chamber 4-chamber Short Axis

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Book SynopsisHere is expert guidance on one of the most vexing clinical challenges faced by interventional cardiologists.Table of ContentsContributors, vii Foreword, x Acknowledgements, xi 1 Classification of coronary artery bifurcation lesions, 1 Victor Legrand 2 Provisional side branch stenting for the treatment of bifurcation lesions, 8 Thierry Lef evre and Yves Louvard 3 The Nordic experience, 21 Niels Ramsing Holm, Michael Maeng, Jens Flensted Lassen and Leif Thuesen 4 Crush and mini-crush, 34 Alfredo R. Galassi, Salvatore Davide Tomasello, Luca Costanzo and Giombattista Barrano 5 Simultaneous kissing stent technique: A contemporary review, 48 Joseph M. Sweeny and Samin K. Sharma 6 Stenting for left main coronary artery bifurcation lesions, 57 Seung-Jung Park and Young-Hak Kim 7 Intravascular ultrasound and new imaging in bifurcation stenting, 65 Seung-Jung Park and Soo-Jin Kang 8 Drug-eluting balloons and bifurcations, a new future for treatment?, 75 Pierfrancesco Agostoni, Anouar Belkacemi, Michiel Voskuil and Pieter R. Stella 9 Percutaneous coronary intervention for bifurcation lesions: Bench testing and the real world, 83 John A. Ormiston, Mark Webster and Bruce Webber 10 Coronary bifurcation stenting and stent thrombosis, 89 Michael Mahmoudi and Ron Waksman 11 Bifurcation angles during the cardiac cycle, 96 Satoko Tahara, Hiram G. Bezerra, Pieter H. Kitslaar, Johan HC Reiber and Marco A. Costa 12 OCT in coronary bifurcations, 103 Juan Luis Gutierrez-Chico, Robert Jan van Geuns, Patrick W. Serruys and Evelyn Regar 13 Bifurcation quantitative coronary angiography, 121 Vivian G. Ng and Alexandra J. Lansky 14 Evaluation of a dedicated everolimus coated side branch access (SBA) system, 136 Oana Sorop, Heleen M.M. van Beusekom, Evelyn Regar, Li Hui-Ling, Jurgen Ligthart, Katrin Boeke-Purkis and Willem J. van der Giessen 15 Devices: TriReme, 145 Ricardo A. Costa, Gary Binyamin, Eitan Konstantino and Alexandre Abizaid 16 Dedicated bifurcation stents: The petal stent, 153 Frederic De Vroey, John A. Ormiston and Mark Webster 17 The Sideguard Side branch stent, 157 Eberhard Grube 18 XIENCETM side branch access system for the treatment of bifurcation lesions (XIENCE SBA), 170 Gary M. Idelchik and David G. Rizik 19 The spherical balloon: A new tool to optimize bifurcation treatment, 178 Remo Albiero 20 Axxess stent, 187 Stefan Verheye, John E. Shulze and Brett Trauthen Index, 195

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach continues the successful formula of the first edition, providing a concise and thorough overview of Electrophysiology supplemented by challenging questions readers can use to test their knowledge and prepare for examinations. Comprehensively updated and significantly expanded to include the latest recommendations, findings from leading-edge research, emergent diagnostic tools, and new therapeutic options, Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach now offers coverage of some of hottest topics in EP, including: HCN channels; Congenital, and paroxysmal AV blocks; Left atrial flutter; Electrophysiologic assessment of AVNRT and AVRT; VT ablation; Short QT syndrome; Early repolarization and ventricular fibrillation; Aortic cusp VT; Commotio Cordis, and more. Fact-based and clinically-focused, Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach isTrade Review“This is an excellent reference for clinicians training in and practicing clinical cardiac electrophysiology. The bullet-point format and numerous tables and graphics make the wealth of information simple to process and recall.” (Doody’s, 26 July 2013)Table of ContentsForeword, vi Preface, vii Acknowledgements, viii Abbreviations, ix 1 Ions channels and currents, 1 2 Electrophysiologic effects of cardiac autonomic activity, 38 3 Mechanisms of arrhythmias, 50 4 Sinus node dysfunction and av blocks, 67 5 Supraventricular tachycardia, 94 6 Differential diagnosis of wide complex tachycardia, 219 7 V entricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, 226 8 Sudden cardiac death and risk stratification, 369 9 Cardiac arrhythmias in patients with neuromuscular disorders, 388 10 Syncope, 394 11 Pharmacologic therapy of arrhythmias, 407 12 Electrical therapy for cardiac arrhythmias, 445 Index, 494

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Book SynopsisThis Annals volume stems from the two-day conference "Evolving Challenges in Promoting Cardiovascular Health" sponsored by The New York Academy of Sciences, "la Caixa" Foundation, and the International Center for Scientific Debate (ICSD), which took place November 4-5, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Leading and emerging investigators working on the fields of cardiology, vascular disease, inflammation, metabolic disorders, hematology, imaging, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, epidemiology, and nutrition, among others, address novel issues, current challenges, and future directions in the prevention, treatment, and management of the evolving global epidemic of cardiovascular disease. The papers in this volume explore the promotion of cardiovascular health through molecular biology, clinical pathophysiology, and population research. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.Table of Contents1. Cardiovascular defense challenges at the basic, clinical, and population levels Jason C. Kovacic, Jose M. Castellano, and Valentin Fuster 7. Plaque neovascularizationl defense mechanisms, betrayal, or a war in progress Pedro R. Moreno, Meeranani Purushothaman, and K-Raman Purushothaman 18. LDL-cholesterol versus HDL-cholesterol in the atherosclerotic plaque: inflammatory resolution versus thrombotic chaos Lina Badimon and Gemma Vilahur 33. Evolving role of molecular imaging for new understanding: targeting myofibroblasts to predict remodeling Hans J. de Haas, Susanne W. van den Borne, Hendrikus H. Boersma, Riemer H.J.A. Slart, Valentin Fuster, and Jagat Narula 42. Molecular targets in heart failure gene therapy: current controversies and translational perspectives Victor Kairouz, Larissa Lipskaia, Roger J. Hajjar, and Elie R. Chemaly 51. Engineered arterial models to correlate blood flow to tissue biological response Jordi Martorell, Pablo Santomá, José J. Molins, Andrés A. García-Granada, José A. Bea, Elazer R. Edelman, and Mercedes Balcells 57. A bird’s-eye view of cell therapy and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration Carolina Soler-Botija, Juli R. Bagó, and Antoni Bayes-Genis 66. Umbilical cord blood for cardiovascular cell therapy: from promise to fact Santiago Roura, Josep-Maria Pujal, and Antoni Bayes-Genis 71. Heart repair: from natural mechanisms of cardiomyocyte production to the design of new cardiac therapies Silvia Martin-Puig, Valentín Fuster, and Miguel Torres 82. Energy metabolism plasticity enables stemness programs Clifford D.L. Folmes, Timothy J. Nelson, Petras P. Dzeja, and Andre Terzic 90. The future: therapy of myocardial protection David Sanz-Rosa, Jaime Garcia-Prieto, and Borja Ibanez 99. The links between complex coronary disease, cerebrobascular disease, and degenerative brain disease Jason C. Kovacic, Jose M. Castellano, and Valentin Fuster 106. Optimal lipid targets for the new era of cardiovascular prevention Vimal Ramjee, danny J. Eapen, and Laurence S. Sperling 115. Controversies in blood pressure goal guidelines and masked hypertension Robert A. Phillips 123. Evolving diagnostic and prognostic imaging of the various cardiomyopathies Javier Sanz 131. The evolving landscape of quality measurement for heart failure Ashley A. Fitzgerald, Larry A. Allen, and Frederick A. Masoudi 140. Atrial Fibrillation, Stock, and quality of life Jason S. Chinitz, Jose M. Castellano, Jason C. Kovacic, and Valentin Fuster 151. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation and cerebrovascular events: the current state of the art Brian G. Hynes and Josep Rodés-Cabau 164. Are we ignoring the dilated thoracic aortia? Jose M. Castellano, Jason C. Kovacic, Javier Sanz, and Valentin Fuster 175. Corrigendum

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Book SynopsisHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and for decades conventional health authorities have pushed that the culprits are fat and cholesterol clogging up coronary arteries. Consequently, lowering cholesterol has become a hugely lucrative business, and cholesterol-lowering Statin drugs are now the most prescribed medication in the world, with clinical data showing one billion people eligible for prescription. However, these cholesterol guidelines have been heavily criticized, and increasingly, doctors and researchers have been questioning the role cholesterol plays in heart disease. We now know that people with heart disease often do not, in fact, have high cholesterol, and even the strongest supporters of the cholesterol hypothesis now admit that no ideal level of cholesterol can be identified. Large-scale studies have proven that statins are not generating the benefits that were predicted, and new research shows that high cholesterol may actually prevent heart disease. Worse still, millions of people in the United States and worldwide are taking statins preventatively, at great cost to their health. A complete reevaluation of the real causes of heart disease is long overdue, not to mention an inquiry into why the pharmaceutical industry continues to overprescribe statins (and market them aggressively to consumers) despite this evidence. Statin Nation offers a new understanding of heart disease, and Justin Smith forges an innovative path away from the outdated cholesterol myth with a viable alternative model to address the real causes of heart disease. Statin Nation provides detailed examinations of nutritional alternatives that are up to six times more effective than statins, and other interventions that have been shown to be up to eleven times more effective than statins. But all of these methods are currently ignored by health authorities. Smith provides a heart disease prevention plan that anyone can use, providing hope for the future of heart-disease treatment with a purpose.Trade Review“In my experience, statin drugs are the number one cause of iatrogenic (doctor-caused) disease in the United States. For those who want proof, I suggest they read Statin Nation. Justin Smith doesn’t fall for the usual “coronary artery plaque is the only cause of heart disease” mantra. That theory—and its attendant drugs, stents, and bypasses—has been a boondoggle for the medical-industrial complex but not so helpful for people. In Statin Nation, Smith carefully and accurately assesses this misguided theory, comes to more well founded conclusions, and helps his readers find their way to more productive approaches to preventing and treating heart disease. Well done.”—Thomas Cowan, MD, author of Human Heart, Cosmic Heart“This book amalgamates and updates the author’s two Statin Nation documentaries, which are also highly recommended. It provides a succinct but comprehensive discussion of the fallacies of the lipid hypothesis of coronary heart disease. It explains why neither cholesterol nor saturated fats cause heart attacks and why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol. Abundant references for those who want additional information.”—Paul J. Rosch, MD, clinical professor of medicine and psychiatry, New York Medical College; chairman of the board, The American Institute of Stress“A complete and authoritative explanation of the causes of heart disease. Smith’s presentation explains why statin therapy is ineffective and dangerous, and why the cholesterol hypothesis is obsolete and disproven by scientific evidence. This book fills an important need for a comprehensive explanation of the pharmaceutical industry’s efforts to profit from statin drugs, of the trivial effect on prevention of heart disease by these drugs, and of their serious toxic side effects. More importantly, the book describes the true causes of heart disease and emphasizes optimal nutrition as the correct approach to prevention.”—Kilmer McCully, MD, author of The Heart Revolution“Our utmost wealth is our health. Accordingly, Statin Nation demonstrates that lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of good cardiovascular health, and that the supposed benefits of widely used heart medicine—lauded by industry-sponsored research—are based on flawed science. I concur with Justin in this effort to warn our population about the dangers of statin drugs.”—Sherif Sultan, PhD, professor of vascular surgery, National University of Ireland; president, International Society for Vascular Surgery

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