Download or read book The Heartmates Journal written by Rachael Freed and published by Minerva Press (UK). This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For partners of heart patients: An interactive year-long healing companion of the book, "Heartmates." This weekly journal combines suggestions for writing with affirmations and short readings about the progress of emotional and spiritual recovery. A must for all partners of heart patients.
Download or read book The Heartmates Meditation Journal written by Rhoda F. Levin and published by Minerva Press (UK). This book was released on 1995 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heartmates written by Rhoda F. Levin and published by Minerva Press (UK). This book was released on 1993-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heartmates written by Rhoda F. Levin and published by Minerva Press (UK). This book was released on 1994 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heart written by Dick Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his longtime cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, share the story of Cheney’s thirty-five-year battle with heart disease—providing insight into the incredible medical breakthroughs that have changed cardiac care over the last four decades. For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Vice President Dick Cheney has also been one of the world’s most prominent heart patients. Now, for the first time ever, Cheney, together with his longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner, MD, shares the very personal story of his courageous thirty-five-year battle with heart disease, from his first heart attack in 1978 to the heart transplant he received in 2012. In 1978, when Cheney suffered his first heart attack, he received essentially the same treatment President Eisenhower had had in 1955. Since then, cardiac medicine has been revolutionized, and Cheney has benefitted from nearly every medical breakthrough. At each juncture, when Cheney faced a new health challenge, the technology was one step ahead of his disease. Cheney’s story is in many ways the story of the evolution of modern cardiac care. Heart is the riveting, singular memoir of both doctor and patient. Like no US politician has before him, Cheney opens up about his health struggles, sharing harrowing, never-before-told stories about the challenges he faced during a perilous time in our nation’s history. Dr. Reiner provides his perspective on Cheney’s case and also gives readers a fascinating glimpse into his own education as a doctor and the history of our understanding of the human heart. He masterfully chronicles the important discoveries, radical innovations, and cutting-edge science that have changed the face of medicine and saved countless lives. Powerfully braiding science with story and the personal with the political, Heart is a sweeping, inspiring, and ultimately optimistic book that will give hope to the millions of Americans affected by heart disease.
Download or read book Acoustic and afterload evaluation of left ventricular assist devices written by Per Sundbom and published by Linköping University Electronic Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Heart Failure is a serious condition with consequences not only for the individual patient but also for the society with a 5-year mortality rate of 45-60%, and a substantial economic burden. The estimated prevalence in Sweden is 2.2% and the age adjusted prevalence increases with higher age. The fundamental treatment for heart failure is pharmaceutical in combination with life-style changes, and physiotherapy. For patients with advanced heart failure, the use of long-term circulatory support can be an option as a bridge to transplantation, or as destination therapy. However, this treatment entails a risk of multiple adverse events. The incidence of pump thrombosis increased as a clinical problem in 2012 and the need for diagnostic methods were desired. The aim of this thesis was to develop and to evaluate the use of a mock loop circuit to study the acoustics of left ventricular assist devices, to evaluate different recording devices and to study the effect of afterload on pump function. Methods: Two different mock loops, with the possibility to insert artificial thrombus and to adjust preload and afterload were created to facilitate recording of the left ventricular assist devices. An iPhone/iPodTM was used as recording device since remote monitoring is desirable. The sounds from HeartMate IITM during different conditions were studied. The iPhone/iPod was evaluated in comparison to dedicated recording equipment, and the mock loop recordings to clinical situation. The sound from HeartMate 3TM was studied, compared between in vivo and in vitro recordings, and the use of an electronic stethoscope was evaluated. The impact of afterload on left ventricular assist devices was studied in a mock loop circuit with different changes in preload and afterload. Results: Mock loop circuit is a promising method to safely change the surrounding conditions as the pump is working. The sound from both HeartMate IITM and HeartMate 3TM can be recorded and analyzed in frequency and time domain. When inserting artificial thrombus in a HeartMate IITM the frequency spectrum is altered. The use of dedicated recording devices is superior to both electronic stethoscope and iPhone/iPodTM, but these handheld devices can be used in clinical settings. The recordings from mock loop circuit and patients appear similar for both HeartMate IITM and HeartMate 3TM. The flow of the devices is affected by the afterload. The HeartMate 3TM is more resistant to increased clot analogs within the pump. For both pumps, best efficacy is seen for clean circuits. The flow rate from the monitor might be misleading since the measured flow rate and the flow rate from monitor can differ due to surrounding conditions. The estimated flow might be adjusted by fitting a parabolic curve. Conclusion: The use of mock loop circuit to study both flow and sound under different conditions is valid. It is possible to record and study the sound from both HeartMate IITM and HeartMate 3TM. The sound holds information of pump function and appears similar in vivo and in vitro. All recording devices can be used, but dedicated equipment is superior to the more handheld devices, although these might have a function as a screening device. The flow measurement on the monitor might not be valid and optimization of fluid status and afterload can further increase pump efficiency.
Download or read book The 10 Best Questions for Recovering from a Heart Attack written by Dede Bonner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on cutting-edge research and advice from internationally prominent cardiologists, The 10 Best Questions™ for Recovering from a Heart Attack is a holistic guide you'll take with you into your doctor's office and keep close to you through every step of your treatment and recovery. A good mind knows the right answers, but a great mind knows the right questions. And never are the Best Questions more important than after the life-altering event of surviving a heart attack or being diagnosed with heart disease. Drawing on cutting-edge research and advice from internationally prominent cardiologists, the president of the American Heart Association, award-winning personal trainers and nutritionists, and experts in healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation, alcohol abuse, stress management, spirituality, relationships, sex, and financial planning, The 10 Best Questions™ for Recovering from a Heart Attack is a holistic guide you'll take with you into your doctor's office and keep close to you through every step of your treatment and recovery. With a wealth of resources and up-to-the-minute information, The 10 Best Questions™ for Recovering from a Heart Attack shows you and your family how to move beyond your fears and use the power of the Best Questions and Magic Questions (the smartest questions most people never think to ask) to become your own best advocate for your physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and financial health.
Download or read book Textbook of Organ Transplantation Set written by Allan D. Kirk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 1880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brought to you by the world’s leading transplantclinicians, Textbook of Organ Transplantation provides acomplete and comprehensive overview of modern transplantation inall its complexity, from basic science to gold-standard surgicaltechniques to post-operative care, and from likely outcomes toconsiderations for transplant program administration, bioethics andhealth policy. Beautifully produced in full color throughout, and with over 600high-quality illustrations, it successfully: Provides a solid overview of what transplantclinicians/surgeons do, and with topics presented in an order thata clinician will encounter them. Presents a holistic look at transplantation, foregrounding theinterrelationships between transplant team members and non-surgicalclinicians in the subspecialties relevant to pre- andpost-operative patient care, such as gastroenterology, nephrology,and cardiology. Offers a focused look at pediatric transplantation, andidentifies the ways in which it significantly differs fromtransplantation in adults. Includes coverage of essential non-clinical topics such astransplant program management and administration; research designand data collection; transplant policy and bioethical issues. Textbook of Organ Transplantation is the market-leadingand definitive transplantation reference work, and essentialreading for all transplant surgeons, transplant clinicians, programadministrators, basic and clinical investigators and any othermembers of the transplantation team responsible for the clinicalmanagement or scientific study of transplant patients.
Download or read book Texas Heart Institute Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heart Transplantation written by Antonio Loforte and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation written by Michael J. Domanski and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart failure is epidemic throughout the world. A growing incidence and prevalence has resulted in a large population of individuals transitioning to advanced stages of the syndrome and requiring uniquely specialised therapies and cardiac transplantation. i The Oxford Textbook of Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantationr is a focused and comprehensive work covering this new and rapidly growing cardiovascular subspecialty. Authored by eminent international experts, it is the authoritative text on advanced heart failure and a central resource for clinicians caring for patients with this condition. By covering a range of characteristics, therapeutic challenges and practical aspects of managing patients, this book provides an in-depth source for cardiologists and other related clinicians. A strong focus on the difficult decision making needed to handle advanced heart failure cases, along with specific knowledge of epidemiology, biology and pathophysiology, creates a key tool for optimally managing these complex patients.
Download or read book End Stage Therapy and Heart Transplantation written by and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last two decades, there has been steady progress in therapeutic strategies for end-stage heart failure, such as advanced heart failure medical therapy and mechanical circulatory support before and after heart transplantation, as well as heart transplantation. This book provides a comprehensive overview of these advancements. It includes eight chapters that address topics such as cardiac reshaping nets, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), heart transplantation in the Middle East and Japan, and more.
Download or read book Invasion of the Body written by Nicholas L. Tilney and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1913, the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston admitted its first patient, Mary Agnes Turner, who suffered from varicose veins in her legs. The surgical treatment she received, under ether anesthesia, was the most advanced available at the time. At the same hospital fifty years later, Nicholas Tilney—then a second-year resident—assisted in the repair of a large aortic aneurysm. The cutting-edge diagnostic tools he used to evaluate the patient’s condition would soon be eclipsed by yet more sophisticated apparatus, including minimally invasive approaches and state-of-the-art imaging technology, which Tilney would draw on in pioneering organ transplant surgery and becoming one of its most distinguished practitioners. In Invasion of the Body, Tilney tells the story of modern surgery and the revolutions that have transformed the field: anesthesia, prevention of infection, professional standards of competency, pharmaceutical advances, and the present turmoil in medical education and health care reform. Tilney uses as his stage the famous Boston teaching hospital where he completed his residency and went on to practice (now called Brigham and Women's). His cast of characters includes clinicians, support staff, trainees, patients, families, and various applied scientists who push the revolutions forward. While lauding the innovations that have brought surgeons' capabilities to heights undreamed of even a few decades ago, Tilney also previews a challenging future, as new capacities to prolong life and restore health run headlong into unsustainable costs. The authoritative voice he brings to the ancient tradition of surgical invasion will be welcomed by patients, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
Download or read book Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability written by Donna Falvo and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness, Sixth Edition is intended to teach students, counselors and other medical professionals working with the chronically ill and disabled how to better understand the manifestations of common chronic illnesses and the disabilities among their clients.
Download or read book Heart Diseases Advances in Research and Treatment 2011 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 1195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart Diseases: Advances in Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Heart Diseases. The editors have built Heart Diseases: Advances in Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Heart Diseases in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Heart Diseases: Advances in Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Download or read book Techniques in Extracorporeal Circulation 4E written by Philip Kay and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-04-30 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extracorporeal circulation has become firmly established as an invaluable and routine adjunct to cardiac and vascular surgery. Since its introduction in 1953, the technique has evolved rapidly with advancing technology leading to improvements in and simplification of the equipment involved. Developments in the understanding and application of basic science have also had a huge impact as our understanding of the complex anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology and pathophysiology of the heart continues to grow. It is these advances in both technology and science that form the basis of this fourth edition of Techniques in Extracorporeal Cirulation. The book continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, covering both established techniques for those new to the field of extracorporeal circulation, and current and future developments. It attempts to answer some of the innumerable practical problems associated with the routine use of artificial circulation and oxygenation, and hopes to stimulate thought and debate among its readers regarding more complex or controversial issues. Topics new to the fourth edition include robotic surgery and off-pump surgery, while other chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account developments and changes in the field. With its multidisciplinary approach, the book will remain an essential reference for all health care professionals working in the cardiac surgical operating room, in particular cardiothoracic surgeons, anaesthetists and perfusionists.
Download or read book Brunner Suddarth s Textbook of Medical surgical Nursing written by Suzanne C. O'Connell Smeltzer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2010 with total page 2362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preparing students for successful NCLEX results and strong futures as nurses in today's world. Now in its 12th edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting and for success on the NCLEX. In the latest edition, the resource suite is complete with a robust set of premium and included ancillaries such as simulation support, adaptive testing, and a variety of digital resources helping prepare today's students for success. This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students. Online Tutoring powered by Smarthinking--Free online tutoring, powered by Smarthinking, gives students access to expert nursing and allied health science educators whose mission, like yours, is to achieve success. Students can access live tutoring support, critiques of written work, and other valuable tools.
