Thoracic category: 706 books
Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics
Modeling and Applications in Heart Failure
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2010
Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics provides a cohesive guide to creating mathematical models for the mechanics of diseased hearts to simulate the effects of current treatments for heart failure. Clearly organized in a two part structure, this volume discusses various areas of computational modeling...
Noninvasive Vascular Diagnosis
A Practical Textbook for Clinicians
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2017
This large format book is the definitive text on vascular surgery written by expert editors and contributors. It is well supported by exceptional illustrative material. The book is invaluable to all those who work in vascular laboratories as wel.l as internists, cardiologists, vascular laboratory...
Towards Safer Cardiac Surgery
Based upon the Proceedings of an International Symposium held at the University of York 8–10th April, 1980
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
D. B. LONGMORE The concept ofthe meeting on which this book is based is unique. There has never be fore been a multi-disciplinary meeting based entirely on the concept of making a major branch of surgery safer. Hopefully, this meeting will be archetypal and will set a precedent for similar attempts...
Clinical Cases in Cardiology
A Guide to Learning and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2015
This book presents and describes a series of informative clinical cases with the aim of providing the reader with a clear understanding of the most frequent and challenging scenarios that a cardiologist may face during daily clinical practice. All major topics in modern clinical cardiology are addressed,...
by Tom S. Neuman, MD, FACP
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2008
Written by internationally recognized leaders in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) research and practice, this exciting new book provides evidence-based, practical, useful information for anyone involved in HBOT. It outlines the physiologic principles that constitute the basis for understanding the...
Surgical Remodeling in Heart Failure
Alternative to Transplantation
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Despite all efforts and success in medical treatment, the incidence of (end-stage) chronic heart failure is increasing. Cardiac transplantation remains the only definite option; however, due to the shortage of donor organs, very few people benefit. Therefore, surgery of end-stage heart failure using...
by A. A. Bühlmann
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
The Laboratory of Hyperbaric Physiology of the Medical Clinic of the University of Zurich came into existence in 1960 thanks to private initiative and a readiness to undertake risks; the success ful start was made possible with help from the French Navy and the United States Navy. A prerequisite...
by Alon Y. Avidan, Phyllis C. Zee
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2011
Expanded to include detailed information on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, the Handbook of Sleep Medicine continues to offer a concise overview of the field for trainees and practitioners in the many disciplines that deal with sleep disorders. Chapters provide a broad introduction...
Rhinosinusitis
A Guide for Diagnosis and Management
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2009
Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common health care complaints, with many millions of cases managed annually by a variety of practitioners, from family care physicians and pediatricians to allergists, pulmonologists, and otolaryngologists. Rhinosinusitis: A Guide for Diagnosis and Management provides...
Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases
Diseases from Work, Home, Outdoor and Other Exposures
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Documents both environmental and work-related causes of lung disease
Unlike other books on the subject, this new volume approaches occupational and environmental lung disease from the starting point of the patient who comes to the physician with respiratory symptoms. The authors recognize that...
Asthma
Immunopathology and Immunotherapy / Immunopathologie und Immunotherapie
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
by
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2017
This handbook provides clinical guidance to the practicing physician on the diagnosis and treatment of Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD). A contributed work with invited chapters which draw on the knowledge and experience of recognised global leaders in respiratory medicine, it is authoritative, concise...
by
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2013
Pulmonary physicians and scientists currently have minimal capacity to respond to climate change and its impacts on health. The extent to which climate change influences the prevalence and incidence of respiratory morbidity remains largely undefined. However, evidence is increasing that climate change...
COPD
A Guide to Diagnosis and Clinical Management
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2010
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions of people across the world. COPD is not only a major burden to patients but is also costly and results in billions of dollars of direct and indirect costs annually. In recent years and with advancement of science, the understanding of COPD...