Pulmonary Vascular Disease

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Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Editors: Jess Mandel & Darren Taichman
Pages: 368 Hard Cover
ISBN: 1416022465
Saunders/ Elsevier 2006
List Price: $99.00

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Focusing on clinical decision making, this new reference provides current, comprehensive coverage of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and vasculitis, as well as other related health issues. A structured diagnostic approach enables you to determine underlying etiology, then guides you to appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic options, based upon their potential risks and benefits. Over 400 illustrations depict variations of pulmonary hypertension that are essential for successful identification and optimal management outcomes.

KEY FEATURES:

Discusses in-depth the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies used in the treatment of pulmonary vascular disease—including the benefits and risks of each—allowing for more informed care decisions.

Includes abundant algorithms that guide you through the clinical management of pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, tumors, and high altitude pulmonary edema.

Offers multiple CT scans of patients depicting variations of PH and VT, essential for accurate diagnosis.

Presents key points, pitfalls, and other key information in textboxes for fast and convenient reference.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Functions and Control of the Pulmonary Circulation

Chapter 2. Histopathology of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 3. Pathobiologic Mechanisms of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 4. Genetics of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 5. Classification and Prognosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 6. Approach to the Patient with Pulmonary Hypertension

Chapter 7. Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 8. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 9. Portopulmonary Hypertension

Chapter 10. Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Chronic Respiratory Disease

Chapter 11. Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease

Chapter 12. Hemolytic Anemia Associated Pulmonary Hypertension

Chapter 13. Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Chapter 14. Pulmonary Vascular Tumors and Malformations

Chapter 15. Pulmonary Vasculitis

Chapter 16. Management of the Acutely Ill Patient with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Chapter 17. Pregnancy and Pulmonary Hypertension

Chapter 18. Pulmonary Hypertension in Children

Chapter 19. High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

Chapter 20. Embolism of Fat, Air, or Amniotic Fluid

Chapter 21. Practical Nursing Issues in the Outpatient Management of Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Chapter 22. Patient and Family Perspectives on Pulmonary Hypertension

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