الوصف: This book provides a comprehensive overview of essential concepts and evidence that guide the practice of contemporary preventive cardiovascular nursing. The sections incorporate a lifespan approach to cardiovascular wellness, and provide perspectives on sources of known and emerging cardiovascular risk factors as well as the spectrum of multidimensional factors including biological, behavioral, psychological and sociocultural influences on cardiovascular wellness, risk, and the evolution of cardiovascular conditions. Unique features address: 1) building resilience across the lifespan such that optimal cardiovascular wellness can be attained within multiple contexts of health states to increase a healthy lifespan and longevity; 2) behavior change skills for risk factor reduction; 3) risk factors and risk reduction approaches with special populations defined by gender,, age and aging, heath states, and health equity issues; and 4) high level roles for cardiovascular nurses as provider - risk assessor, communicator and care provider; educator, leader, patient and health advocate. Relevant case studies are included throughout to facilitate the application of the content. This book fills a gap in that there is no other book on preventive cardiovascular nursing care and roles, and it provides support for the nurse to lead relevant interdisciplinary teams. The book will empower nurses to build knowledge and skills for cardiovascular prevention and to provide leadership for optimal cardiovascular wellness for patients and communities.

المؤلفون: Sandra B. Dunbar, Lynne T. Braun

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Nursing, Cardiology, Cardiovascular system, Physiology

تصنيفات: MEDICAL / Nursing / General, MEDICAL / Cardiology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology

الوصف: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women and men worldwide and represents a major financial burden to world health care systems. Importantly, CVD has eclipsed cancer as the leading cause of death for women globally. Through advancements in research and clinical testing, the symptoms and risk factors for CVD have been well established for men, but not for women. Consequently, there is an immediate need for new innovative research that will bridge this gap and allow for improved early diagnosis and treatment of CVD in women. This book will serve as a guide for health care providers to better understand the physiological, biochemical, and genetic differences in heart disease in women with the goal of providing improved education, awareness and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women. The book will cover topics such as: sex dependent clinical outcomes of cardiovascular disease, cardiac protection by estrogen, cardiac health during menopause, cardiac rehabilitation programs, fitness and exercise, cardio-oncology, shift work and the CVD risk, and pregnancy related CVD.

المؤلفون: Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Cardiology, Medicine—Research, Biology—Research, Medical sciences, Health, Sex

تصنيفات: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology, MEDICAL / General, MEDICAL / Cardiology, MEDICAL / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies

الوصف: This book provides comprehensive information and clarity on all aspects of diagnosing and managing constrictive pericarditis. The operative procedures for constrictive pericarditis are presented in detail with technical tips supplemented by surgical videos. Further, it explores and guides on issues with mixed opinions like the role of corticosteroids, timing of the operation, choice of the operative procedure, terminologies to describe the extent of decortication, and the requirement of cardiopulmonary bypass. Despite experience spanning over 100 years, there is no fool-proof formula in the published literature that can be used in selecting an optimal surgical approach for a given patient. The terms'radical','total','extensive','complete','subtotal','adequate','near-total'and'partial'pericardiectomy also have been variably used in the literature, often without a precise definition of the limits of pericardial resection.Providing an update on the latest advancements and long-term results of pericardiectomy appeals to all clinicians managing constrictive pericarditis. For the trainees, it offers insights into surgical techniques'relevant anatomy and foundation. The book will be beneficial to MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch (CTVS), DM (Cardiology), Diplomate of National Board (Cardiology and CTVS), FRCS, FRACS, MD (USA, Canada, and in all developing and developed countries).

المؤلفون: Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Lakshmi Kumari Sankhyan

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Heart—Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Blood-vessels—Surgery

تصنيفات: MEDICAL / Surgery / Cardiothoracic, MEDICAL / Cardiology, MEDICAL / Surgery / Vascular, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology

الوصف: This book on “Renin-Angiotensin System in Cardiovascular Disease” includes 25 chapters, which are organized in three sections, namely (i) modulatory aspects, (ii) pathophysiological aspects, and (iii) pharmacotherapeutic aspects. It includes an updated as well as comprehensive knowledge about molecular and cellular aspects for the role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the pathophysiology and therapy of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure. This book emphasizes the molecular and cellular mechanisms, signaling transduction pathways involved in the development of different cardiovascular diseases due to the prolonged activation of RAS. Furthermore, biochemical mechanisms are outlined for the inhibition of this system by the blockade of angiotensin converting enzyme as well as angiotensin II type 1 receptors in patients suffering from cardiovascular abnormalities. Since cardiovascular disease is the number onecause of death worldwide, leading to approximately 17.9 million deaths each year, there is a keen interest in understanding the pathogenesis and improving its therapy. In this regard, we can attest that this book provides ample information about essential components of RAS and their role in the development of cardiovascular disease.From the selection of recognized global experts in their area of investigation, this book can be seen to cover diverse cardiovascular aspects and molecular and cellular mechanisms of angiotensin II action for the development of different cardiovascular abnormalities. It is our contention that this book will be most suitable for promoting knowledge in the field of RAS biology and will be of great interest to health professionals involved in both experimental and clinical cardiology as well as academic investigators and cardiovascular scientists, graduate students, and fellows worldwide.

المؤلفون: Naranjan S. Dhalla, Sukhwinder K. Bhullar, Anureet K. Shah

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Medicine—Research, Biology—Research, Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Cardiology, Clinical biochemistry

تصنيفات: MEDICAL / Research, MEDICAL / Biochemistry, MEDICAL / Cardiology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology

الوصف: This handbook systematically presents biomarkers for traumatic injuries. The book covers topics such as traumatic brain injury, liver injury, burn severity, muscle heart damage, and acute inflammation in polytrauma and their detection by biomarkers.Biomarkers and methods used in critical care and critically ill patients are discussed, as well as biomarkers in trauma and special conditions. Specific biomarker components are explained and models for modeling trauma in research are presented.This systematic handbook is an excellent resource for researchers and specialists in trauma research and treatment, as well as clinicians and physicians who want a thorough overview of various injuries, trauma, and their detection methods.

المؤلفون: Rajkumar Rajendram, Victor R. Preedy, Vinood B. Patel

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Biochemical markers, Cytology, Stress (Physiology), Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Diagnosis

تصنيفات: MEDICAL / Research, MEDICAL / Cardiology, MEDICAL / Diagnosis, MEDICAL / Neurology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Cell Biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology

الوصف: The second edition of this critical text features heavily revised chapters detailing how to approach the anesthetic and perioperative management of adult and pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Initially, a broad overview of relevant concepts in pediatric cardiovascular embryology, physiology, and pharmacology is provided. Subsequently, relevant diagnostic approaches including the use of three-dimensional modeling in surgical planning and preoperative considerations are described. The intraoperative management of a wide range of specific lesions is discussed, with full descriptions of anesthesia plans and the appropriate diagnostic methods and surgical interventions. New topics detailed include the use of hybrid techniques and applications of electrophysiology in patients with congenital heart disease. Postoperative care and potential future approaches are also addressed.Congenital Heart Disease in Pediatric and Adult Patients: Anesthetic and Perioperative Management provide a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the care of the pediatric patient undergoing cardiac surgery and anesthesia. It is therefore of interest to all practicing and trainee medical professionals who encounter these patients in their day-to-day practice.

المؤلفون: Ali Dabbagh, Antonio Hernandez Conte, Lorraine N. Lubin

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Surgery, Children, Adulthood, Heart--Surgery, Congenital heart disease, Anesthesiology, Cardiology

تصنيفات: MEDICAL / Cardiology, MEDICAL / Surgery / Cardiothoracic, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology

الوصف: The cardiovascular system and the neuroendocrine system are integrated at multiple levels. This integration is key to normal physiological function. Further, it adapts to accommodate changes related to aging, the organism's reproductive state, or physiological challenges. This type of adaptability, or plasticity, also can contribute to pathophysiology when these systems are stressed. This volume discusses how neuroendocrine systems influence cardiovascular function in health and disease. The first section provides detailed background information on neuronal and neuroendocrine control of cardiovascular function. This is followed by chapters highlighting the cardiovascular role of neuroendocrine hormones in regulating physiological states, such as pregnancy, and the effects of biological sex on vascular function. The influence of exercise, stress, psychology, and aging on cardiovascular function and dysfunction, and the possibility of therapeutically targeting the neuroendocrine axis for the treatment of cardiovascular disease are discussed in the final section of the book.This book is of relevance for students, trainees and established researchers alike who are seeking for an overview on the neuroendocrine control of cardiovascular function and disease. This is the fourteenth volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series, which aims to illustrate the highest standards and encourage the use of the latest technologies in basic and clinical research and hopes to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology.

المؤلفون: Gina L. C. Yosten, J. Thomas Cunningham

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Neurophysiology, Neurons, Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Cardiology, Endocrinology

تصنيفات: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, MEDICAL / Cardiology, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology

الوصف: This book offers a historical account of the development of the On-X carbon mechanical heart valve, discussing the steps involved in developing the materials, and describes how the design of the valve has evolved over the years. It explores both the scientific and corporate problems researchers have encountered over the years in the journey of making a mechanical heart valve. The chapters provide a detailed description of the design of the mechanical leaflet-based prosthetic valve, with a particular focus on blood flow characteristics. This book includes an overview of the state-of-the-art in the chemistry and physics of carbon, and compiles the advances in carbon-based technology and its applications in cardiac and thoracic surgery.This is an ideal book for bioengineers working on the chemistry and physics of carbon, and other professionals involved with cardiac and thoracic surgery.

المؤلفون: Jack Bokros

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Biomedical engineering, Heart—Surgery, Fluid mechanics, Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Cardiology

تصنيفات: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Biomedical, MEDICAL / Cardiology, MEDICAL / Surgery / Cardiothoracic, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Fluids, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical

الوصف: This book is a treatise on cardiomyocytes, the most important cell for the contractile function of the heart. There has been significant progress in our understanding of the function-related structure, developmental processes and their determinants, mechanisms of cell cycle regulation, post-natal growth, energy metabolism, and reversible and irreversible response of cardiomyocytes to diverse forms of physiological stress and injury. There is also more clarity on the alterations in the biological mechanisms in cardiomyocytes that lead to pathological states and the changes in the cells that occur secondary to disease conditions. Thanks to these advances in knowledge, there have been great gains in attempts to identify disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets for better management of patients with heart diseases. Possibilities to induce regeneration or proliferation of cardiomyocytes and thus repair and or regenerate the damaged heart are also on the horizon.

المؤلفون: Chandrasekharan C. Kartha

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Cardiology, Regenerative medicine, Medicine—Research, Biology—Research

تصنيفات: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology, MEDICAL / General, MEDICAL / Cardiology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Molecular Biology

الوصف: This volume of the series Cardiac and Vascular Biology presents the most relevant aspects of vascular mechanobiology along with many more facets of this fascinating, timely and clinically highly relevant field. Mechanotransduction, mechanosensing, fluid shear stress, hameodynamics and cell fate, are just a few topics to name. All important aspects of vascular mechanobiology in health and disease are reviewed by some of the top experts in the field. This volume, together with a second title on cardiac mechanobiology featured in this series, will be of high relevance to scientists and clinical researchers in the area of vascular biology, cardiology and biomedical engineering.

المؤلفون: Markus Hecker, Dirk J. Duncker

نوع المادة: eBook.

الموضوعات: Human physiology, Cardiovascular system, Physiology, Biotechnology, Cardiology

تصنيفات: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, MEDICAL / Cardiology, SCIENCE / Biotechnology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology