Heart Valve Disease : A Guide to Patient Management After Surgery

Eric G. (University Hospital Cardiff Butchart

ISBN 10: 1842143085 / ISBN 13: 9781842143087

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug 2006, 2006

Neuware - Following the recent publication of new guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology, this new work provides cardiologists and cardiac surgeons with the first comprehensive guide to post-operative management of patients who have undergone heart valve surgery. An international team of contributors, all recognized authorities in their field, and themselves contributors to the new guidelines, present evidence-based recommendations for managing a range of clinical problems, in both adults and children, extending from immediate care in the hospital-setting, through to long-term considerations for the primary care physician. Topics covered include rehabilitation, management of thrombosis, haemolysis, rheumatic fever, and endocarditis, as well as special considerations such as care of the patient undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Short Contents. Seller Inventory # 9781842143087

Synopsis:

Following the recent publication of new guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology, this fully up-to-date work provides cardiologists and cardiac surgeons with the first comprehensive guide to post-operative management of patients who have undergone heart valve surgery. An international team of contributors, all recognized authorities in their field, and themselves contributors to the new guidelines, present evidence-based recommendations for managing a range of clinical problems in both adults and children, extending from immediate care in the hospital setting, through to long-term considerations for the primary care physician. Topics covered include:* rehabilitation * management of thrombosis* hemolysis* rheumatic fever* endocarditis* special considerations such as care of the patient undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Illustrated with numerous graphics, checklists and flow charts to enable readers to locate information rapidly and easily, Heart Valve Disease provides practical guidance on a range of common clinical scenarios, encompassing immediate post-operative care in the hospital as well as long-term management in the primary care settings.

About the Author: Butchart, Eric G.; Gohllke-Barwolf, Christa; Antunes, Manuel; Hall, Roger J.C.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Heart Valve Disease : A Guide to Patient ...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug 2006
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu