Download or read book Swanton s Cardiology written by R. Howard Swanton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PDA verision of this book is now available, powered bySkyscape. ahref="http://www.skyscape.com/estore/gSearch.aspx?cx=013022550384838677848%3Al_7jtjuokoe&cof=FORID%3A11%3BNB%3A1&q=swanton+cardiology"Clickhere to order and to find out more./a Cardiology is a rapidly changing and expanding field withmanagement protocols changing regularly and newer categories oftreatment options being discovered, with greater emphasis on theprevention of cardiovascular diseases. Swanton’s Cardiology (formerly PocketConsultant: Cardiology) is a highly practical, user-friendlyreference and learning text which is of great value to a widevariety of staff working with cardiac patients. Now in its sixthedition, this best-selling book has been highly praised for itsreadability, conciseness and clear illustrations and offers a clearand didactic style, presenting information in the form of lists andtables for quick and easy reference. The sixth edition now offers: a new design for easier navigation and use highly practical advice with clear tables for quick and easyreference five new chapters including Pregnancy and Heart Disease andEchocardiography In addition, Swanton’s Cardiology covers somesubjects in cardiology that are not well covered in clinicaltraining, and this book will help fill any gaps in the reader'sclinical course, for example, sections on congenital heart disease,pacing, and cardiac investigations.
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Download or read book Essential Angioplasty written by E. von Schmilowski and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vast choice of techniques and technology confronts today's interventional cardiologists, and those who are new to angioplasty need clear and practical guidance in order to develop good habits, avoid common pitfalls and complications, and become efficient and confident practitioners. This new book supplies a solid grounding in the basics of percutaneous techniques by providing selective, practical knowledge and a full range of useful tools and tips. Throughout, the authors follow the motto "keep it simple" and focus only on the information that will help the reader learn and master the relevant technique. The book is designed for ease of use in the cath lab or other situations where the reader needs to access information quickly.
Download or read book Cardiology written by R. H. Swanton and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocket Consultant Cardiology 4E written by R. H. Swanton and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1998-02-11 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized book is intended to give practical advice to doctors and nurses confronting cardiac problems on the ward. As a practical guide it has a clear and didactic style and the information is presented in the form of lists and tables for quick reference. Considerable updates have been made to reflect the rapid pace of change in clinical cardiology. There are new sections on transoesophageal echocardiography, care of the hear-transplant patient, post-mycocardial infarction risk stratification, and cardiological assessment of the general surgical patient.
Download or read book Pocket Consultant written by R. H. Swanton and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2003-02-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiology is a rapidly changing and expanding field. Management protocols change regularly, new categories of treatment options are being discovered, and there is a new focus on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Pocket Consultant: Cardiology is a highly practical, user-friendly guide to this expanding field. Now in its fifth edition, this book has been highly praised for its readability, conciseness and clear illustrations, and is an indispensable guide for those dealing with common cardiological problems. The author, the current president of the British Cardiac Society, is internationally known in the field of clinical cardiology. This is an ideal book for the junior doctor who wants a quick, easily understandable guide to cardiology. This title is now available for the PDA, powered by Skyscape - to buy your copy click here
Download or read book Echo Made Easy written by Sam Kaddoura and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Echocardiography (echo), the use of ultrasound to examine the heart, is a powerful and safe technique which is now widely available for cardiovascular investigation. This simple and highly praised text is a practical and clinically useful introduction to the subject. It aims to explain the echo techniques available, outlines what they are most suitable for, and most importantly puts echo into a clinical perspective. This book will be of value to all those who use or request echo, particularly doctors in training and medical students, but also physicians, surgeons, general practitioners, technicians, nurses and paramedics. This Third Edition takes full account of recent advances in echocardiography. A new chapter on performing and reporting an echo has been added. New text has been added on the role of echo in individuals with cancer and in diseases of the aorta. There are updated and expanded sections on pregnancy, the continuity equation, diastolic function, long-axis function and 3-D echo. There are also updates and more detailed sections on the use of echo in emergency situations, in cardiomyopathies and pericardial diseases, in congenital abnormalities and in cardiac resynchronization therapy. Up-to-date published international guidelines have been referenced throughout. New online content is available in the form of echo video images with accompanying self-assessment questions which will allow the reader to carry out self-assessment of knowledge and to see examples of the echos described in the text. This highly-praised book is a simple guide to a difficult subject, written in a conversational and accessible style. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to learn about echo – doctors in training, cardiac technicians, medical students etc. It provides full practical coverage of the clinical aspects of heart disease It will be of great use to those experienced in echo both as a refresher and an accessible reference source
Download or read book British Cardiology in the 20th Century written by Mark E. Silverman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these individuals. This book will be of great interest to clinicians, students, and medical historians who wish to gain a historical understanding and appreciation of this dynamic clinical discipline that has improved the health and prognosis for so many.
Download or read book Echo Made Easy E Book written by Sam Kaddoura and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who are likely to request or perform an echocardiogram (echo), this highly accessible, simple guide will be of great use. Written by consultant cardiologist Dr Sam Kaddoura, Echo Made Easy provides a full introduction for using echocardiography effectively. It covers the basic principles of the techniques used, diseases and therapies of the heart and aorta, and practical advice such as how to perform and report an echo. Fully updated in its fourth edition, this highly-praised book is a great refresher for those experienced in echo as well as doctors in training and medical students, physicians, surgeons, general practitioners, physiologists, technicians, nurses and paramedics. Covers latest advances in the field, including diseases of the heart and aorta, and therapies such as cardiac re-synchronisation therapy (CRT) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) Easy to read and navigate – organised in a logical way to take you through the topic and techniques High quality images throughout to illustrate concepts Provides practical clinical advice for non-experts Features 60 online questions including multiple-choice questions, cases and echo exams to test your knowledge Fully updated with recent advances in all aspects of echocardiography Reflects the latest published international guidelines New online content includes echo video images with accompanying self-assessment questions New paediatric echo and adult congenital heart disease section
Download or read book Cardiovascular Disease written by A.R. Lorimer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Cardiovascular Disease' is the fourth monograph in the series on management and treatment in major clinical sub specialties or patient groups. Each book is complete in its own right and has been prepared by practising physicians with specialist experience and a particular interest in treatment and management. The series has been prepared to fill a gap between standard textbooks of medicine and therapeutics and research reviews, symposia and original articles in specialist fields. The volumes aim to give authoritative, up-to-date advice on treatment and management which will be of use to both specialists and non-specialists and allow recent advances and developments to be seen in the context of contemporary clinical practice. The first three volumes dealt respectively with gastroin testinal diseases, rheumatic diseases and treatment in the elderly. Cardiovascular disease covers the range of common diseases affect ing the heart and the circulation. In view of the importance of coronary heart disease as a cause of death and morbidity a substan tial part of the book is devoted to description of the factors asso ciated with coronary artery disease (hyperlipidaemia and hypertension) and their management by drug and non-drug means. A further five chapters are devoted to the clinical syndromes asso ciated with coronary heart disease and their management. These not only consider acute 'in hospital' management, including sur gery, but also address epidemiological questions, including approaches to secondary prevention of myocardial infarction.
Download or read book A Nurse s Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients written by Eileen O'Grady, RN, Dip HE, BSc (Hons) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac intervention is a fast expanding field of medicine that is reducing the need for cardiac surgery. A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients will enable nurses to fully prepare their patients and families for various cardiac intervention procedures. Coverage includes: Explanations of what the heart condition is and how the procedure may relieve that condition Descriptions of what the patient can expect to happen before, during and after the procedure What nurses should observe for post procedure, and how to address any complications that may occur Guidelines for discharge advice Outlines for a pre and post care plan for each procedure – based on the latest research and experience. Nurses will find the book informative on common interventional procedures, but it is also designed as a tool to be dipped into when caring for patients with more unusual procedures. This practical book includes chapters on: cardiac catheterisation; percutaneous coronary intervention; percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty; removal of femoral sheaths; cardioversion; temporary and permanent pacemakers.
Download or read book Bedside Cardiology written by Jules Constant and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1999 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fifth Edition of this classic text has been thoroughly revised. It focuses on teaching history-taking and physical examination and assists with establishing which diagnostic tests to order and how to evaluate test results. The book's highly praised question-and-answer format engages the reader's attention and enables students to test themselves by covering the answers. More than 150 photographs and other illustrations demonstrate key examination techniques and concepts. Important terms are printed in boldface and defined in a glossary.
Download or read book Thallium Myocardial Perfusion Tomography in Clinical Cardiology written by Dudley J. Pennell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specialists in cardiac imaging offer their extensive experience of performing and interpreting myocardial perfusion studies with thallium 201 and single photon emission tomography in this unique teaching atlas which contains over 1500 colour illustrations.
Download or read book Festschrift The Institute of Nuclear Medicine written by University College and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Institute of Nuclear Medicine, founded in 1961, celebrates with this Festschrift, its Golden Jubilee. It has been a remarkable 50 years of progress of the radionuclide tracer methodology. From initial, physiology based experimentation, a full independent medical discipline evolved, and with it, a comprehensive clinical service. Diagnosis and Treatment with radiotracers have established the basis for Nuclear Medicine. Technological advances have permeated the field like none other, its multidisciplinary character and its translational research are embedded in the history of the Institute and its success. Recent and latest advances in the field promise a future as bright as has been witnessed and documented in the last 50 years.
Download or read book Assessment Skills for Paramedics 3e written by Amanda Blaber and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this highly acclaimed resource is the ideal guide for student and practicing paramedics looking to refresh and consolidate their assessment skills. Assessment Skills for Paramedics has been thoroughly revised with fresh, up-to-date knowledge and national guidance. Divided into body systems and presented in a clear, accessible format the book takes the reader through the considerations and actions required for each type of emergency presentation. New to this edition: •Histories, assessments and scenarios across multiple chapters. •Content covering the well-being of the paramedic. •Chapters including the review of systems (RoS) approach. •A systematic format of primary and secondary survey in each chapter that relates to current practice. •Reflects updates to Ambulance Clinical Guidelines, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidelines, and The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee guidelines. Packed full of practical, contemporary advice for all paramedics featuring: •An approach that mirrors current UK and international practice. •Consideration of the social, ethical and legal factors that might impact on care. •Specific chapters in the specialist fields of paediatric assessment and neonatal assessment and care. Written by experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors, this book will enable readers to enhance their practical knowledge and to make accurate, timely and thorough assessment of patients across the lifespan. “From those developing as students in the pre-registration period to those in the post-registration phase of their career this book is valuable asset to all.” Mark Willis, Programme Lead – BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care, University of Sunderland, UK “This timely, thoughtful, well-conceived and systematic text is the perfect companion to paramedic practise.” Andy Newton, Immediate Past Chair College of Paramedics, UK “The writing is concise and to the point whilst at the same time covering all that is needed for safe and competent practice. I would recommend this text for student paramedics and experienced practitioners alike.” Dr Simon Butler, Senior Lecturer, Course Leader for DipHE Paramedic Studies, Anglia Ruskin University, UK Amanda Blaber is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Sport and Health Sciences University of Brighton, for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course and an Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics Graham Harris is a Paramedic Consultant Educationalist. He is a Fellow of the College of Paramedics and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award and formerly the National Education Lead for the College of Paramedics.
Download or read book Hematologic Abnormalities and Acute Lung Syndromes written by Janet S. Lee and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a unique frame work for examining acute lung syndromes that arise from hematologic disorders or is defined by a hematologic abnormality as a key feature. Acute lung processes arising from hematologic disorders can present as life-threatening conditions, and as such, the pulmonary physician or critical care physician are often directly involved in care or called upon to provide expertise. Chapters are organized into three sections, each with an emphasis on pathogenesis and current understanding of mechanisms. The text begins with the central theme of the lungs as the direct interface between the external environment and blood, description of individual components of the hematopoietic system, their function and relevance to the lungs. The second section outlines both benign and malignant primary hematologic disorders that can lead to acute pulmonary manifestations. The final section focuses on acute lung syndromes stemming from complications of transfusion and treatment. Chapters are presented in an easy-to-access format, providing information on diagnosis, management, and outcomes. This is a valuable resource for pulmonary fellows in training, pulmonologists, critical care physicians, and physicians involved in caring for patients in the ICU.
Download or read book Atlas of Nuclear Cardiology written by Vasken Dilsizian and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-27 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of this book presents clinical data, image acquisition, and interpretation of nuclear cardiology procedures through high quality illustrative image examples. It includes up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of advances in instrumentation, radiotracers, protocols, and clinical studies. New content includes indications in imaging cardiac sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, and device infections as well as recent advances in instrumentation (Hybrid PET/MR). It also provides fresh chapters on the history of nuclear cardiology imaging, radionuclide handling techniques and radiation safety, PET-based myocardial perfusion imaging, and vascular imaging. The entire field is presented in pictographic form that is visually pleasing and conforming to current trends of medical education. The fifth edition of the Atlas of Nuclear Cardiology is an essential reference for cardiologists, radiologists, and nuclear medicine physicians interested in the latest approaches to noninvasive diagnostic cardiovascular nuclear imaging techniques. It also serves as a ready reference textbook for medical students and residents as well as nuclear physicists, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiopharmacists.
