Medical : Cardiovascular

This book is the definitive reference on two of the most exciting areas of cardiovascular research - myocardial regeneration and stem cell therapy - for the treatment of disease. Edited by pioneers in the area, with contributions from every major investigator worldwide, it covers:. * The biology of stem cells. * The actions of stem cells from the bone marrow, the heart, and embryos on the normal restorative and repair functions of the heart and blood vessels. * How stem cells could contribute to myocardial recovery in the face of injury and aging. * How adjuvant therapy with growth factors might enhance stem cell activity in regeneration and repair. * Clinical applications and clinical experiences. This fully referenced publication presents the current state of knowledge in both basic science and clinical practice, and is an essential reference for scientists, students, and clinicians. more...

Price: $150.00

Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, with carotid disease representing an important contributory risk factor. This book is about the pathogenesis and management of carotid disease with specific focus on the role imaging has to play in the early recognition as well as treatment of the developed condition. more...

Price: $168.00

This volume covers diabetes and vascular disease, hypertension and other risk factors, the evidence base for treatment of hypertension in diabetes, and the diagnosis and assessment of hypertension in the diabetic patient. more...

Price: $24.95

Antonio Colombo has often led the way in interventional cardiology and now he shares with the reader his tips and tricks for dealing with diseased coronary arteries. more...

Price: $264.95

This brief guide to visual diagnosis helps the novice develop -- and the veteran refresh -- crucial skills that can spare the patient unnecessary testing and bring the physician one step closer to an accurate diagnosis. Dr Saksena draws on his years of experience in teaching and training to show you the physical signs of cardiovascular disease that can be spotted by visual examination. For each sign, a color photograph is paired with explanatory text that:.:.; describes the significant features of the sign.; explains its use in diagnosis.; identifies the likeliest causes. The book provides corroboration of physical signs and other diagnostic information whenever possible and offers extensive references for further study. After an opening chapter on general observations, the author describes signs that can be found in the face, ear, mouth and nose, neck, hand, upper extremity, thorax and back, abdomen, and lower extremity. An appendix covers rarer syndromes associated with cardiovascular disease. Whether you are just developing your diagnostic skills or want to be better able to identify signs of cardiovascular disease, you can count on this atlas for dependable advice. more...

Price: $80.00