Acute Heart Failure
For many years, there has been vast investment into researching chronic congestive heart failure, while acute heart failure has been considered a difficult to handle and hopeless syndrome. However, in recent years acute heart failure has become a growing area of study. The latest trials and studies...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Springer London
2008, 2008
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2008 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Part 1: AHFS: From Epidemiology to Clinical Practice
- Epidemiology and Definitions.-The Transition from Normal Physiology to Pathophysiology
- Cardiac Level
- Cellular and Organ System Level
- Clinical Scenarios
- Acute Myocardial Dysfunction
- Right Ventricular Dysfunction
- AHFS and Coexisting Disease
- AHFS in the Extreme Ages.-Part 2: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of Severe AHFS
- Procedures and Technology
- Treatment of AHFS: Airway and Lung Management
- Treatment of AHFS: Fluid Management
- Treatment of AHFS: Cardiovascular Management
- Vasodilators.-Positive Inotropes and Vasopressors
- Novel Cardiovascular Therapy for AHFS
- Specific ICU Management of AHFS
- Anesthesia and Surgical Management of AHFS
- Management of Organ Dysfunction Associated with AHFS
- Rescue Management in AHFS
- AHFS Management in HF Clinics
- Impact of Guidelines and Regulatory Views on AHFS Treatment