Aortic Dissection and Related Syndromes (Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine) [Hardcover]

Ragavendra Baliga (Editor), Christoph A. Nienaber (Editor), Eric M. Isselbacher (Editor), Kim A. Eagle (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 038736000X | ISBN-13: 978-0387360003 | Publication Date: December 18, 2006 | Edition: 1

This state-of the-art publication is a result of the combined efforts of participants from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD). It is the most comprehensive reference on aortic dissection

The book has been divided into sections. Each chapter provides a succinct overview of the current clinical literature and incorporates illustrations for further explanation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: “This is a well-organized, comprehensive review of aortic dissection. … The book targets clinicians and researchers involved in the management of patients with cardiovascular disorders. … This is an easy-to-read, comprehensive review of aortic dissection and is a useful resource for those interested in this disorder.” (Arindam Banerjee, Doody’s Review Service, December, 2009)

From the Back Cover

Aortic dissection affects approximately two in ten thousand individuals and can be fatal. This state-of-the-art publication is a result of the combined efforts of participants from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD). The book has been divided into sections. Each chapter provides a succinct overview of the current clinical literature and incorporates illustrations for further explanation.

Ragavendra R. Baliga, MD, MBA is Director, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine and Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Hospital East, Columbus, Ohio.

Christoph A. Nienaber, MD is Head, Division of Cardiology, University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany.

Eric M. Isselbacher, MD is Co-Director, Thoracic Aortic Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Kim A. Eagle, MD, is an Albion Walter Hewlett Professor of Internal Medicine, Chief of Clinical Cardiology, and Clinical Director, Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 377 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038736000X
• ISBN-13: 978-0387360003
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,767,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)