There is a need for all medical practitioners to be aware of the signs and symptoms of valve disease. The management of valvular disease is dominated by thorough investigations and optimum treatment. Valvular Heart Disease in Clinical Practice provides a toolkit for clinicians to guide them in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected valvular heart disease. Algorithms and flow diagrams are included to give the reader an illustrated snapshot of the decisions involved in the management of these patients. Algorithms and flow diagrams for quick reference Compact format INDICE: Section I: Left heart valve disease: Mitral valve.- Mitral stenosis.- Mitral regurgitation. Section II: Aortic valve disease: Anatomy and physiology.- Aetiology and aortic valve disease.- Pathophysiology.- Aortic stenosis.- Aortic regurgitation.- Right heart valve disease.- Endocarditis.
- ISBN: 978-1-84800-274-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 175
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés