This is the second of a three-volume project aimed at providing unique case reports (20 cases per volume) of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias encountered in clinical practice. The book focuses on catheter ablation procedures of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation of atypical atrial flutters. The cases presented were performed using the CARTO electro-anatomical mapping system, […]
The development of immunotherapy in oncology field has revolutionized the prognosis of many types of cancer. The immune checkpoint inhibitors target receptors whose inhibition increases the activity of immune system cells against tumor cells. In recent years, new immunotherapies have been studied and approved in a growing number of tumors including melanoma, non-small cell lung […]
The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute CareClear, practical guidance in mastering ECG interpretation in the critically ill patient The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care contains clear, practical guidance on mastering both single-lead and 12 lead ECGs, covering the full range of complexities and including a section on differential diagnosis of more common ECGs, with […]
An accessible how-to guide for reading and interpreting ECGs—from basic to advanced ECG Core Curriculum sets the new standard for electrocardiography interpretation. This unique resource is an essential instructional guide for anyone who needs to learn this vital skill, including medical students, practicing physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and allied medical professionals. Each chapter begins […]
The book covers multifarious aspects of stem cell-based therapy for cardiovascular diseases. In addition to stem cells from different sources for cell-based therapy, it covers stem cell organoids and stem cell-derived exosomes in regenerative medicine. The book also encompasses advances in state-of-the-art infrastructure to improve the maturation aspects of pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiomyocytes using a […]
This book presents a series of over 50 cases in 3D transesophageal echocardiography. In each case, background information is followed by a step-by-step approach to patient diagnosis and postoperative outcomes. The book’s most outstanding highlight consists in over 600 illustrations, which mainly focus on 3D transesophageal echocardiography in combination with 2D transesophageal echocardiography, X-ray fluoroscopy […]
This state-of-the-art handbook is dedicated to cardiac valve anatomy, models for testing and research methods, clinical trials; and clinical needs and applications. In this new edition, chapters are updated with the latest research in addition to new chapters on complex repair of CHD requiring conduits, new trends for valve replacement like the Ozaki procedure, as […]
This book provides clinical tips on the management of common emergencies that are regularly faced by critical care and acute care cardiologists in resource-limited settings. Based on the current guidelines, it explores the evaluation of the patient, followed by its treatment methodology. It highlights the beneficial effects of the use of cardiac drugs during an […]
This book is unique in describing the practical considerations of endoscopic cardiac surgery. It covers this topic from basic concepts such as patient selection to imaging and outlines the different approaches to particular endoscopic cardiac surgical procedures. As there is an increasing acceptance that cardiac surgery needs to be provided to older and sicker patients and more asymptomatic patients, the option of a sternotomy […]
This third edition of the book offers an up-to-date review of Diabetes Mellitus with a focus on both Micro- and Macrovascular Disease. The text includes a review of the basic concepts of : Diabetes and Vascular Disease, including Endothelial Dysfunction; The Effect of Insulin on the Vascular System; The Mechanism of Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus […]
The only curative treatment currently available for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is surgical pulmonary endoarterectomy (PEA). However, several patients may have high risk factors for surgery, or a peripheral disease not amenable to surgical treatment; or else a residual pulmonary hypertension after PEA. Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) was recently developed to offer an alternative […]
This is the world’s first reference book covering the role of Yoga in Cardiovascular Diseases. It details epidemiology, physiology, pathology, prevention, and management of cardiovascular diseases based on the current scientific understanding of Yoga. Seventy-five experts from four continents, including the most notable names, contributed to this work to create the world’s first comprehensive reference […]
Includes 50 narrated video tutorials! Master the challenging EKG interpretation process and confidently prepare for your clerkship! The EKG Workbook: Becoming Proficient in EKGs by Reading EKGs gives you hands-on practice applying core knowledge to reach accurate interpretations with ease. Each EKG practice strip is labeled based on difficulty and is accompanied by a fully […]
Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Metabolic DiseaseProvides accurate and well-documented information on the impact of diet and physical activity in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and healthy aging. This authoritative textbook examines the independent and combined impact of diet and physical activity in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and […]
Akash Jain MD (Medicine) DM Cardiology Resident, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Prashuka Jain MBBS Fellow in Clinical Cardiology, St John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
The best cardiovascular physiology text for USMLE review and course work Concise and engaging, Mohrman and Heller’s Cardiovascular Physiology provides everything you need to gain a fundamental knowledge of the basic operating principles of the intact cardiovascular system and how those principles apply to clinical medicine. This updated edition is more reader-friendly and includes important […]
Clinics Collections: COVID-19 draws from Elsevier’s robust Clinics Review Articles database to provide multidisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, primary care physicians, and cardiologists, with practical clinical advice and insights from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact across individual specialties. Clinics Collections: COVID-19 guides readers on how to apply current best practices in the diagnosis and treatment […]
S Arulrhaj MD PhD FRCP (Glasgow and London) MBA Chief Physician and Intensivist, Sundaram Arulrhaj Hospitals, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India; Past National President, API; Founder Chairman, Commonwealth Medical Association Trust, London, UK; Commonwealth Medical eVarsity; Past President, Commonwealth Medical Association, London, UK; Past National President, IMA, India