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Cardiovascular Hemodynamics
An Introductory Guide
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A basic understanding of cardiovascular physiology is essential for optimal patient care. This practical book provides a concise tutorial of all the essential aspects of cardiovascular hemodynamics and the techniques used to assess cardiovascular performance. A high-yield reference, this book is replete with figures, tracings, tables, and clinical pearls that reinforce the basic tenets of hemodynamics. From identifying key findings of the patient history and physical exam to correlating hemodynamic tracings with acute clinical presentations, this book arms the reader with the tools necessary to handle any hemodynamic-related situation.


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Section I.- Components of Myocardial Performance 1.- Preload 2.- Afterload 3.- Contractility 4.- Cardiac Output Section II.- Methods of hemodynamic evaluation 5.- Key clinical findings 6.- Echocardiography 7.- CT/MRI 8.- Cardiac Catheterization - RHC/LHC Section III.- Specific Disease States 9.- Tamponade 10: Constriction / Restriction 11.-Valvular Heart Disease 12.- Pulmonary Hypertension 13.- Acute Decompensated Heart Failure 14.- Intracardiac Shunts 15.- Shock 16.- Coronary Hemodynamics


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ISBN-13: 9781607611943
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Publication date: December, 2012
Pages: 335
Weight: 7143g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Accident & Emergency Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Diseases and Disorders
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