Cardiology in Family Practice

by Hollenberg, Steven; Heitner, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9781617793844
• ISBN10: 1617793841
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-14
• Publisher: Humana Pr Inc

Summary

A concise summary of the most important medical and scientific topics concerning cardiovascular medicine in the primary care environment, this new edition of Cardiology in Family Practice has been updated with cutting-edge information and useful tips. Written in an easy-to-read format (background, diagnosis and disease management) and emphasizing practical techniques for evaluation and treatment, the authors explain the basic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease states and the treatment strategies that arise from them. Topics include: -Stable angina -Acute coronary syndromes -Arrythmias -Hypertension -Pericardial and valvular diseases -Hyperlipidemia New figures have been added to each chapter in this edition. This book is a must-have for primary care physicians who wish to keep up to date with the rapidly changing field of cardiology.

Table of Contents

Stable Angina	p. 1
Definition and Pathophusiology	p. 1
Pathophysiology	p. 1
Diagnosis	p. 2
Signs and Symptoms	p. 2
The Electrocardiogram	p. 3
Differential Diagnosis	p. 4
Stress Testing	p. 4
Treatment	p. 5
Aspirin	p. 5
Antianginals: Nitrates	p. 6
Antianginals: ß-Blockers	p. 7
Antianginals: Calcium Channel Blockers	p. 7
Antianginals: Ranolazine	p. 8
Blood Pressure Control	p. 8
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors	p. 8
Cholesterol Reduction	p. 9
Cigarette Smoking	p. 10
Diet	p. 11
Diabetes	p. 11
Exercise	p. 12
Education	p. 12
Revascularization	p. 13
References	p. 15
Acute Coronary Syndromes	p. 19
Definition	p. 19
Pathophysiology	p. 19
Diagnosis	p. 20
Signs and Symptoms	p. 20
The Electrocardiogram	p. 21
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction	p. 23
Thrombolytic Therapy	p. 23
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute Myocardial Infarction	p. 25
Adjunctive Therapies in STEMI	p. 27
Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infaction	p. 33
Antiplatelet Therapy	p. 34
Anticoagulant Therapy	p. 35
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Antagonists	p. 36
Interventional Management	p. 36
Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction	p. 38
Postinfarction Ischemia	p. 38
Ventricular Free Wall Rupture	p. 39
Ventricular Septal Rupture	p. 39
Acute Mitral Regurgitation	p. 39
Right Ventricular Infarction	p. 40
Cardiogenic Shock	p. 41
References	p. 45
Arrhythmias	p. 51
Introduction	p. 51
Arrhythmia Diagnosis	p. 51
Basic Principles	p. 51
Classification of Arrhythmias	p. 52
Rhythm Diagnosis	p. 52
Atrial Fibrillation	p. 53
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 53
Clinical Features	p. 55
Therapy	p. 55
Supraventricular Tachycardia	p. 61
Sinus Tachycardia	p. 61
Focal (Ectopic) Atrial Tachycardia	p. 62
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia	p. 63
AV Nodal Reentry Tachycardia	p. 63
Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia	p. 64
Junctional Tachycardia	p. 67
Ventricular Tachycardia	p. 68
Torsade de Pointes	p. 70
Long QT Syndrome	p. 71
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia	p. 72
Brugada Syndrome	p. 73
Bradycardias	p. 73
References	p. 77
Hypertension	p. 81
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 81
Diagnosis	p. 82
Therapy	p. 83
Compelling Indications	p. 85
References	p. 87
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 91
Definition and Epidemiology	p. 91
Pathophysiologt	p. 92
Diagnosis	p. 94
Therapy	p. 96
Treatment Goals	p. 96
General Measures	p. 96
Pharmacologic Therapy	p. 97
Diuretics	p. 97
Nitrates	p. 98
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors	p. 99
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers	p. 99
Aldosterone Antagonists	p. 100
Beta Blocker	p. 101
Hydralazine	p. 102
Nesiritide	p. 102
Digoxin	p. 103
Inotropic Agents	p. 103
Arrhythmias	p. 104
Cardiac Resynchronization	p. 105
Overview	p. 106
Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 107
Definition	p. 107
Epidemiology	p. 107
Etiology and Diagnosis	p. 107
Management	p. 108
References	p. 109
Valvular Diseases	p. 113
Aortic Stenosis	p. 113
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 113
Clinical Features	p. 114
Treatment	p. 115
Aortic Regurgitation	p. 116
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 116
Clinical Features	p. 117
Treatment	p. 117
Mitral Stenosis	p. 118
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 118
Clinical Features	p. 119
Therapy	p. 120
Mitral Regurgitation	p. 121
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 121
Clinical Features	p. 122
Therapy	p. 123
Tricuspid Valve Disease	p. 124
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 124
Diagnosis and Treatment	p. 125
References	p. 125
Pericardial Diseases	p. 129
Acute Pericarditis	p. 129
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 129
Clinical Features	p. 129
Therapy	p. 130
Cardiac Tamponade	p. 131
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 131
Clinical Features	p. 131
Therapy	p. 132
Constrictive Pericarditis	p. 133
Etiology and Pathophysiology	p. 133
Therapy	p. 134
References	p. 134
Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis	p. 137
References	p. 139
Hyperlopidemia	p. 141
Screening	p. 142
Risk Categories	p. 143
Very High Risk	p. 143
High Risk	p. 143
Moderately High risk	p. 143
Moderate Risk	p. 143
Low Risk	p. 145
Risk Factors	p. 145
Metabolic Syndrome	p. 146
Therapy	p. 146
Lipid-Lowering Drugs	p. 148
References	p. 150
Index	p. 153
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