Author:
DeSilva, Regis.
Imprint:Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, 2013.
Descriptionxx, 276 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:Includes index.
Note:Ch. 1. History of Cardiology. Early Concepts of the Circulation ; Discovery of the Circulation ; Development of Quantitative Methods in Cardiology ; The Cardiac Examination and Invention of the Stethoscope ; Research in Cardiac Physiology ; Development of Electrophysiology ; Early Experimental Work ; Invention of the Electrocardiogram ; Clinical Applications of the EKG ; The Artificial Pacemaker ; Myocardial Infarction and Sudden Cardiac Death ; Modern Cardiac Diagnostic Methods ; Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery ; Other Important Discoveries ; Summary -- Ch. 2. Structure and Function of the Heart and Circulatory System. Functions of the Circulatory System ; Architecture of the Heart ; The Atria ; The Ventricles ; The Heart Valves ; The Coronary Arteries ; The Great Vessels and the Peripheral Circulation ; The Conduction System of the Heart ; The Pericardium ; The Circulation of Blood ; Summary -- Ch. 3. Disorders of Coronary Circulation. Origins of CAD ; Symptoms of CAD ; Diagnosis of CAD ; Treatment for CAD ; Medical Treatment ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ; Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery ; Lifestyle Changes ; Coronary Artery Spasm ; Follow-up Treatment ; Summary -- Ch. 4. Diseases of the Heart Valves. The Structure and Function of Valves ; Disorders of the Valves ; Causes of Valve Disease ; Aortic Valve Disease ; Pulmonary Valve Disease ; Mitrial Valve Prolapse ; Marfan Syndrome ; Ebstein's Anomaly ; Rheumatic Heart Disease ; Infective Endocarditis ; Connective Tissue Disease ; Diet and Medications ; Radiation Therapy ; Symptoms and Diagnosis ; Treatment ; Summary --Ch. 5. Disorders of the Heart Muscle and Congestive Heart Failure. Systolic Dysfunction ; Causes ; Symptoms ; Diagnosis ; Diastolic Dysfunction ; Causes ; Symptoms ; Diagnosis ; Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure ; Treatment Strategy ; Medical Treatment for CHF ; Invasive Procedures for CHF ; Surgical Treatment for CHF ; End-of-life care -- Ch. 6. Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm. Atrial Arrhythmias ; Atrial Premature Beats ; Atrial Tachycardia (Supraventricular Tachycardia) ; Atrial Fibrillation ; Nodal (Junctional) Rhythm ; Heart Block ; Ventricular Arrhythmias ; Ventricular Premature Beats ; Ventricular Tachycardia ; Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm ; Ventricular Fibrillation ; Summary -- Ch. 7. Congenital Heart Disease. Congential Heart Defects Presenting in Early Life ; Heart Defects Emerging Later in Life ; Disorders Causing Functional Abnormalities ; Causes of Congenital Heart Disease ; Genetic Causes ; Infections and Other Diseases ; Drugs and Chemicals ; Radiation ; Types of Congenital Heart Disease ; Patent Foramen Ovale ; Atrial Septal Defect ; Ventricular Septal Defect ; Atrioventricular Canal Defect ; Patent Ductus Arteriosus ; Tetralogy of Fallot ; Bicuspid Aortic Valve ; Coarctation of the Aorta ; Hypoplastic Heart Syndromes ; Transposition of the Great Arteries ; Signs and Symptoms ; Diagnosis and Treatment ; Clinical Examination ; Diagnostic Testing ; Genetic Testing ; Ethical and Moral Issues ; Summary -- Ch. 8. Tests for Heart Disease. Tests That Examine Electrical Functions of the Heart ; Electrocardiography ; Holter Monitoring ; Telemetry of the EKG ; Electrophysiological Testing ; Tests That Examine Anatomical and Mechanical Functions of the Heart ; Exercise Stress Testing ; Stress Tests with Imaging ; Complications ; Echocardiography ; Cardiac Catheterization ; Radiological Studies of the Heart ; Summary --Ch. 9. External and Implantable Cardiac Devices. General Considerations ; Pacemakers and What They Do ; External Temporary Pacing of the Heart ; Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators ; Artificial Hearts and Ventricular Assist Devices ; Other Mechanical Devices ; Complications ; Ethical and Legal Issues ; Summary -- Ch. 10. Surgical Treatment for Heart Disease. The Operating Room ; Preparation for Surgery ; The Operative Procedure ; Cardiac Surgery for Selected Conditions ; Coronary Bypass Surgery ; Valve Surgery ; Congenital Heart Defects ; Heart Transplants ; Pericardial Disease ; Postoperative Recovery Period ; Complications of Cardiac Surgery ; Non-Life-Threatening Complications ; Major and Life-Threatening Complications ; Summary -- Ch. 11. Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation. Early History of Resuscitation ; Evolution of Defibrillation in the 20th Century ; Electrophysiology of Cardiac Arrest ; Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death ; Coronary Artery Disease ; Cardiomyopathy ; Genetic Electrical Abnormalities ; Idiopathic Causes ; Drugs and Chemicals ; Dietary Causes ; Hypothermia ; Trauma to the Chest ; Electrocution ; Asystole ; Defibrillator Devices ; External Defibrillators ; Automated External Difibrillators ; Implantable Defibrillators ; Wearable External Defibrillators ; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ; What Is CPR? ; How Is CPR Done? ; CPR in the Community ; Indications for CPR ; Neurological Damage from Cardiac Arrest ; Contraindications to CPR ; Summary -- Ch. 12. Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and Preventive Strategies. Concept of Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease ; The Framingham Study ; Major Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease ; Age, Sex, and Heredity ; Cholesterol Profile ; Symptoms ; Diagnosis ; Smoking ; High Blood Pressure ; Inactivity and Obesity ; Diabetes ; Contributory Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease ; Prevention of CVD ; Primary Prevention of Heart Disease ; Secondary Prevention of Heart Disease ; Cardiovascular Disease in Women ; Summary of Studies Related to This Chapter -- Ch. 13. Future Trends in Heart Disease. Genomics and Genetics ; Stem Cells and Heart Repair ; Surgical Treatments ; Prediction of Myocardial Infarction ; Sudden Cardiac Death ; Drug Development ; Longevity Research ; Summary.
Note:"Disease conditions that affect the human heart and the methods used to diagnose and treat them are all covered in one concise volume"-- Provided by publisher.
Note:"This book is about Biography of Heart Disease"-- Provided by publisher.
