Diastology: Clinical Approach to Diastolic Heart Failure (Book with CD-ROM)

by Klein, Allan L.

• ISBN13: 9781416037545
• ISBN10: 1416037543
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

This reference thoroughly equips you to successfully diagnose and manage even the most complex incidences of diastolic heart failure and their comorbidities. It examines the basic mechanisms of this condition through discussions of both cellular and anatomic causes; guides you through non-invasive techniques for diagnosis, including echocardiography, cardiac CT, and MRI; and provides expert advice on pharmacologic management. Case examples on the accompanying CD-ROM provide a greater understanding of the diagnostic process. Covers the basic mechanisms of diastolic heart problems from both cellular and anatomic perspectives. Features in-depth assessments of all diagnostic methods for diastolic heart failure, including rationales for their use. Examines contributing conditions that play a role in diastolic heart failure and offers guidance on their management. Offers pharmacologic strategies for multiple problem management. Includes a bonus CD-ROM featuring cases of diagnostic methods for heart failure.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Foreword
Basic Determinants of Diastolic Function
Molecular, Gene, and Cellular Mechanisms	p. 3
Pathophysiology of Diastolic Heart Failure: Relaxation and Stiffness	p. 11
Role of the Pericardium in Diastolic Dysfunction and Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 27
Left Atrial Function: Basic Physiology	p. 33
Physical Determinants of Diastolic Flow	p. 43
Diagnosis of Diastolic Dysfunction
General Principles, Clinical Definition, and Epidemiology	p. 63
Invasive Physiology: Clinical Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Diastolic Dysfunction	p. 73
Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging	p. 93
Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Radionuclide Techniques	p. 105
Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Two-Dimensional and Doppler Assessment of Left Ventricular Filling Including Pulmonary Venous Flow	p. 115
Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Color M-Mode Doppler	p. 145
Evaluation of Diastolic Function by Tissue Doppler, Strain, and Torsion Analysis	p. 153
Assessment of Left Atrial Size and Function	p. 163
Evaluation of Right Ventricular Diastolic Function	p. 171
Evaluation of Intracardiac Filling Pressures	p. 181
Evaluation of Tei Index in Heart Failure	p. 193
Exercise Intolerance in Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 203
Sonographer's Perspective of Evaluating Diastolic Function	p. 215
Diastolic Heart Failure in Cardiac Diseases
Hypertension and Valvular Heart Disease	p. 233
Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Transplantation	p. 247
Primary Restrictive, Infiltrative, and Storage Cardiomyopathies	p. 259
Coronary Artery Disease	p. 277
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	p. 287
Pericardial Diseases: Constriction and Pericardial Effusion	p. 301
Congenital Heart Disease	p. 313
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 333
Emerging Topics in Diastolic Heart Failure
Role of Neurohormones	p. 345
Global and Regional Systolic Function of the Left Ventricle in Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 367
Pacing and Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 373
Aging and Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 385
Ventricular-Arterial Interaction in Patients with Heart Failure and a Preserved Ejection Fraction	p. 403
Treatment of Diastolic Heart Failure
General Treatment of Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 415
Echo-Based Approach to the Management of Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 429
Future Therapies in Diastolic Heart Failure	p. 435
Index	p. 443
Clinical Cases (on CD)
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