肺部血管疾病
2006-5
Elsevier Science Health Science div
Mandel, Jess, M.D. (EDT)/ Taichman, Darren, Ph.D. (EDT)
351
Focusing on clinical decision making, this new reference provides current, comprehensive coverage of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and vasculitis, as well as other related health issues. A structured diagnostic approach enables you to determine underlying etiology, then guides you to appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic options, based upon their potential risks and benefits. Over 400 illustrations depict variations of pulmonary hypertension that are essential for successful identification and optimal management outcomes. Discusses indepth the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies used in the treatment of pulmonary vascular diseaseincluding the benefits and risks of eachallowing for more informed care decisions. Includes abundant algorithms that guide you through the clinical management of pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, tumors, and high altitude pulmonary edema. Offers multiple CT scans of patients depicting variations of PH and VT, essential for accurate diagnosis. Presents key points, pitfalls, and other key information in textboxes for fast and convenient reference.
Jess Mandel, MD, Assistant Dean, Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum, The University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa; and Darren Taichman, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Presbyterian Medical Center; Associate Director, Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Division, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
PrefaceForeword: Historical PerspectiveList of ContributorsChapter 1 Functions and Control of the Pulmonary CirculationChapter 2 Histopathology of Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 3 Pathobiologic Mechanisms of Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 4 Genetics of Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 5 Classification and Prognosis of Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 6 Approach to the Patient With Pulmonary HypertensionChapter 7 Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 8 Lun.cl Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 9 Portopulmonary HypertensionChapter 10 Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Chronic Respiratory DiseaseChapter 11 Pulmonary Veno-occlusive DiseaseChapter 12 Hemolytic Anemia Associated Pulmonary HypertensionChapter 13 ChronicThromboembolic Pulmonary HypertensionChapter 14 Pulmonary Vascular Tumors and MalformationsChapter 15 Pulmonary VasculitisChapter 16 Management of the Acutely III Patient with Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionChapter 17 Pregnancy and Pulmonary HypertensionChapter 18 Pulmonary Hypertension in ChildrenChapter 19 High Altitude Pulmonarv EdemaChapter 20 Embolism of Fat, Air, or Amniotic FluidChapter 21 Practical Nursing Issues in the Outpatient Management of Pulmonary Vascular DiseaseChapter 22 Patient and Family Perspectives on Pulmonary HypertensionSubject Index
