Download or read book Essential Cardiac Technology written by Piller and published by Taylor & Francis US. This book was released on 1996-02-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible book encompasses the technology involved in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. It is intended to facilitate an understanding of the technology encountered in a modern cardiac diagnostic center, and to break down the barriers encountered by many students in training. The author has acknowledged that not all institutions possess the most advanced and expensive equipment, and has therefore included selected technology less up-to-date. This book will also be invaluable for all paramedical professionals involved in cardiology and related fields, including clinical technologists, cardiac nurses, radiographers and initiate physicians.
Download or read book Essential Cardiac Technology written by Piller and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1996-02-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy to read book encompasses the technology involved in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. It is intended to help the student to understand the nomenclature and fundamental principles of the technology that he or she will encounter in a modern cardiac diagnostic centre, and to break down some of the barriers that many students encounter during their training. The author acknowledges that not all institutions possess the advanced and extremely expensive equipment that is available and has therefore also included some less up-to-date technology. This book will be particularly helpful to all para medical professionals involved in cardiology and related fields including clinical technologists, cardiac nurses, radiographers and initiate physicians. Clinical technologists (critical care, cardiothoracic surgery), bio-engineers, clinical engineers and representatives of equipment manufacturing and distribution companies may also find the book useful.
Download or read book Sources of Medical Technology written by Committee on Technological Innovation in Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-01-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence suggests that medical innovation is becoming increasingly dependent on interdisciplinary research and on the crossing of institutional boundaries. This volume focuses on the conditions governing the supply of new medical technologies and suggest that the boundaries between disciplines, institutions, and the private and public sectors have been redrawn and reshaped. Individual essays explore the nature, organization, and management of interdisciplinary R&D in medicine; the introduction into clinical practice of the laser, endoscopic innovations, cochlear implantation, cardiovascular imaging technologies, and synthetic insulin; the division of innovating labor in biotechnology; the government- industry-university interface; perspectives on industrial R&D management; and the growing intertwining of the public and proprietary in medical technology.
Download or read book Practical Cardiology written by Majid Maleki and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From basic clinical facts to new advanced guidelines, Practical Cardiology, by Drs. Majid Maleki, Azin Alizadehasl, and Majid Haghjoo, is your new go-to resource for new developments in cardiology knowledge, imaging modalities, management techniques, and more. This step-by-step, practical reference is packed with tips and guidance ideal for residents, fellows, and clinicians in cardiology, as well as internal medicine, cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and pediatric cardiology. Features a wealth of information, including practical points from recently published guidelines, ECGs, hemodynamic traces of advanced imaging modalities in real patients, and much more. Offers a comprehensive review of cardiovascular medicine, from basic to advanced.
Download or read book Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology The Self Assessment Approach Third Edition written by Zainul Abedin, MD and published by Cardiotext Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book will be instantly enjoyed by electrophysiologists at all career stages as it communicates highly relevant information and provides an ‘instant check’ of one’s knowledge base.” ~From the foreword by Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FHRS, FRCP (Lond-Hon) Fact-based and clinically-focused, this new third edition of Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Self-Assessment Approach is an ideal reference in a bullet-point format that provides a concise and essential overview of electrophysiology. Packed with ABIM-style 200 multiple-choice questions designed to aid readers' understanding of key concepts and retention of essential facts, it is an excellent study aid for electrophysiology fellows, cardiology fellows, and electrophysiologists preparing for board examination or other EP certifications. Comprehensively updated with the latest recommendations and findings, it includes multiple tables, electrophysiology tracings and illustrations, and a treasury of electrophysiology pearls. This expanded Third Edition includes new chapters on AV blocks, channelopathies, and ventricular arrhythmias in a structurally normal heart, along with enhanced coverage of: · Electrophysiologic aspects of AVNRT and AVRT · Long and short RP tachycardia · Parahisian pacing · Bystander activation of accessory pathways · Brugada syndrome · Long QT syndrome and pregnancy A note on the questions: All the questions are ABIM style. Some of the questions have a tangential approach, i.e., not only one has to know the correct diagnosis but also has to know the correct management approach. Some questions are "concept" questions; i.e., it is to evaluate a basic concept to verify understanding.
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Download or read book Essential Cardiology written by Clive Rosendorff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-05 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A panel of leading researchers and clinician-scientists distill from years of practical experience and recent scientific and clinical advances the essence of cardiology principles and techniques today. In this second edition, all of the original chapters have been extensively rewritten and two new chapters on acute coronary syndromes following the modern classification have been added: one on unstable angina pectoris and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and the other on ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Compact yet comprehensive, Essential Cardiology: Principles and Practice, Second Edition offers today's busy cardiology and internal medicine practitioners, cardiology fellows, and medical residents rapid access to the latest ideas and techniques needed for today's gold standard diagnosis and management of cardiac patients.
Download or read book Kaplan s Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia E Book written by Joel A. Kaplan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical, user-friendly, and to the point, the newly updated Kaplan's Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia, 2nd edition focuses on the most common topics and clinically applicable information in cardiac anesthesia today. Designed for residents, nurses, and clinicians seeking quick, high-yield answers rather than the encyclopedic information commonly found in larger references—in fact, its concise format makes it easy to complete a section in a single sitting. For an initial introduction to cardiac anesthesia, nothing compares to Kaplan's Essentials! - Trusted authorities deliver the key cardiac anesthesia knowledge you need to know. - A concise, user-friendly format and key points boxes in each chapter help you quickly locate crucial information. - Annotated references guide you to the most practical additional resources. - A portable size and clinical emphasis facilitates and enhances bedside patient care. - Designed as a companion to Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia. - Includes new topics vital to the current practice of cardiac anesthesiologists, such as transesophageal echocardiography; percutaneous valve procedures; new pacemakers and automatic internal defibrillators used for cardiac resynchronization therapy; left ventricular assist devices and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy of heart failure; and patient safety issues. - Focuses on today's most current and relevant therapies, including New Cardiac Drugs, and Heart Mate, Heart Ware, and Impella LVADs. - Describes care of the cardiac patient in Hybrid Operating Rooms, Catheterization Laboratories, and Electrophysiology Laboratories, as well as the Cardiac Operating Rooms. - Perfectly suited for residents, fellows, nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists in practice.
Download or read book Advances in Cardiovascular Technology written by Jamshid Karimov and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-06-05 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Cardiovascular Technology: New Devices and Concepts is a comprehensive reference for cardiovascular devices of all types. For engineers, this book provides a basic understanding of underlying pathologies and their prevalence/incidence. It also covers what devices are available, how they are clinically used, and their impact on pathophysiology. In addition, the book presents the constraints imposed on device design and manufacture by the environment in which it is used (e.g., exposure to tissues within the body, blood in particular) and the primary requirements for each specific type of device, including its durability and resistance to fatigue. For clinicians, this book contains information on primary engineering challenges, the types of devices available, their advantages and disadvantages, and the (current and emerging) tools and materials available to device designers. - Covers innovative procedures and devices in cardiovascular technology - Gives an overview of the state-of-the-art technology and a view to the future - Features contributions from engineers, clinicians and researchers, taking an interdisciplinary view of the field
Download or read book The Artificial Heart written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A significant medical event is expected in 1992: the first human use of a fully implantable, long-term cardiac assist device. This timely volume reviews the artificial heart program-and in particular, the National Institutes of Health's major investment-raising important questions. The volume includes: Consideration of the artificial heart versus heart transplantation and other approaches to treating end-stage heart disease, keeping in mind the different outcomes and costs of these treatments. A look at human issues, including the number of people who may require the artificial heart, patient quality of life, and other ethical and societal questions. Examination of how this technology's use can be targeted most appropriately. Attention to achieving access to this technology for all those who can benefit from it. The committee also offers three mechanisms to aid in allocating research and development funds.
Download or read book Cardiology Explained written by Euan A. Ashley and published by Remedica. This book was released on 2004 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most time-consuming tasks in clinical medicine is seeking the opinions of specialist colleagues. There is a pressure not only to make referrals appropriate but also to summarize the case in the language of the specialist. This book explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do. It is ideal for any hospital doctor, generalist, or even senior medical student who may need a cardiology opinion, or for that ma.
Download or read book The Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Handbook E Book written by Morton J. Kern and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with useful information, The Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 4th Edition, by Drs. Morton J. Kern, Michael J. Lim, and Paul Sorajja, is the perfect hands-on resource for physicians, nurses, and technicians who need to understand and perform these complex procedures. Easy-to-read text, hundreds of clear images, and narrated videos from Dr. Kern ensure that health care workers at all levels have quick access to easily accessible guidelines on procedures and patient care. Features a wealth of quick-reference tables, and more than 500 images – making this handbook a must-have reference for physicians and staff members in every cath lab. Includes a chapter dedicated to interventional pharmacology. Includes new content on correction of mitral regurgitation with Mitra ClipTM, enhanced coverage of aortic valve stenosis with TAVR, expansion of biodegradable and drug-eluting stents, enhanced descriptions of lesion assessment, chronic total occlusion intervention, and radial access approach to intervention. Covers the latest treatment of mitral valve regurgitation and mitral stenosis, new procedural enhancements for the treatment of aortic valve stenosis, and chronic total occlusion intervention technique updates.
Download or read book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease written by Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. M.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling guide to the lifesaving diet that can both prevent and help reverse the effects of heart disease Based on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effects. Dr. Esselstyn is an internationally known surgeon, researcher and former clinician at the Cleveland Clinic and a featured expert in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease has helped thousands across the country, and is the book behind Bill Clinton’s life-changing vegan diet. The proof lies in the incredible outcomes for patients who have followed Dr. Esselstyn's program, including a number of patients in his original study who had been told by their cardiologists that they had less than a year to live. Within months of starting the program, all Dr. Esselstyn’s patients began to improve dramatically, and twenty years later, they remain free of symptoms. Complete with more than 150 delicious recipes perfect for a plant-based diet, the national bestseller Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease explains the science behind the simple plan that has drastically changed the lives of heart disease patients forever. It will empower readers and give them the tools to take control of their heart health.
Download or read book Essential Cardiac Technology written by Laurence W. Piller and published by . This book was released on 1995-12-31 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text deals with the technology involved in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. It is intended to help the student understand the nomenclature and fundamental principles of the technology relevant to a modern cardiac arrest diagnostic centre.
Download or read book Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care E Book written by M. Robert deJong and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a solid foundation in sonography, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 3rd Edition prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. It describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, and includes proven study techniques such as note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. Addressing the clinical environment, this book covers topics such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Career discussions include the sonographer's role in various clinical settings, ethics and professionalism, and job search and interview techniques. Written by expert sonographer Marveen Craig, Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care points you toward a sound future in sonography. - Scanning protocols for the four major clinical specialty exams detail what constitutes a complete sonographic examination. - Thorough, step-by-step presentation of patient care in a sonography setting teaches you how to perform basic medical techniques and interact with patients. - Sonographer Safety Issues chapter explains how to scan with proper scanning technique and posture to avoid repetitive-motion musculoskeletal injuries. - Note boxes add information on applying concepts to the clinical setting. - HIPAA information provides the knowledge you need to comply with federal law. - Objectives and key terms introduce each chapter's important content. - Chapter summaries simplify study and review by recapping the most important points. - Glossary of Spanish phrases covers common instructions for better communication with Spanish-speaking patients. - Updated scanning protocols for the four major clinical specialty exams ensure that you are well-prepared for clinical practice. - Updated instrumentation information and photos introduce the equipment you will be using during training and in clinical practice. - End-of-chapter critical thinking questions help in applying chapter content to reality-based scenarios. - Professional Organizations and Agencies appendix furthers your career with a listing of influential organizations and agencies.
Download or read book Merrill s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 3 Volume Set E Book written by Jeannean Hall Rollins and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 1702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner, 2024** **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Radiologic Technology** Perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 15th Edition helps you learn to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the clear radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. Anatomy and positioning information is organized by bone group or organ system, and coverage of special imaging modalities includes CT, MRI, sonography, radiation therapy, and more. Written by noted educators Jeannean Hall Rollins, Bruce Long, and Tammy Curtis, Merrill's Atlas is not just the gold standard in imaging — it also prepares you for the ARRT exam! - Comprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitioners. - Guidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, central ray angulation, collimation, KVp values, and evaluation criteria. - Diagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve. - Coverage of common and unique positioning procedures includes chapters on trauma, surgical radiography, geriatrics/pediatrics, and bone densitometry, to help prepare you for the full scope of situations you will encounter. - Numerous CT and MRI images enhance comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy and help in preparing for the Registry examination. - Frequently requested projections are identified with a special icon to help you focus on what you need to know as an entry-level radiographer. - Image receptor and collimation sizes plus other key information are provided for each relevant projection. - Bulleted lists provide clear instructions on how to correctly position the patient and body part when performing procedures. - Summary tables provide quick access to projection overviews, guides to anatomy, pathology tables for bone groups and body systems, and exposure technique charts. - NEW! Updated content reflects the advances and continuing evolution of digital imaging technology. - NEW! Revised positioning techniques reflect the latest American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) standards, and include photos of current digital imaging for the lower limb, scoliosis, pain management, and the swallowing dysfunction. - NEW! Added digital radiographs provide greater contrast resolution for improved visualization of pertinent anatomy.
Download or read book Image Processing for Automated Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases written by Kalpana Chauhan and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Image Processing for Automated Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases highlights current and emerging technologies for the automated diagnosis of cardiac diseases. It presents concepts and practical algorithms, including techniques for the automated diagnosis of organs in motion using image processing. This book is suitable for biomedical engineering researchers, engineers and scientists in research and development, and clinicians who want to learn more about and develop advanced concepts in image processing to overcome the challenges of automated diagnosis of heart disease. - Includes advanced techniques to improve diagnostic methods for various cardiac diseases - Uses methods to improve the existing diagnostic features of echocardiographic machines - Develops new diagnostic features for echocardiographic machines
