Manual of Heart Failure Management [Paperback]

John. D Bisognano (Editor), Marc L. Baker (Editor), Mary Beth Earley (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1848821840 | ISBN-13: 978-1848821842 | Publication Date: February 6, 2010 | Edition: 2nd Printing.

Practical simple reference for understanding current management of heart failure

Provides pathophysiology and pharmacology to explain the key points

Focuses mostly on patient management issues

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"Updated ACC/AHA guidelines and landmark trials provide the framework for this concise overview of heart failure from management of risk factors to transplantation and palliative care. … This is intended for anyone involved in the management of patients with acute and chronic heart failure and serves as a valuable resource for students, residents, fellows, and staff who may encounter these patients. … This is a useful all-in-one resource for students, healthcare personnel, and any physicians involved in the care of patients with heart failure." (Omar Shams, Doody’s Review Service, October, 2009)

From the Back Cover

Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic progressive disease with less than 50 percent of patients living five years after their initial diagnosis, and less than 25 percent are alive at 10 years. Our current system of HF care, characterized by a cycle of acute hospitalizations and acute episodic outpatient care by a primary or emergency room provider, has not led to great improvement in patient quality of life or prognosis.

The Manual of Heart Failure Management provides readers with a concise evidence-based approach to key issues in the evaluation and treatment of heart failure. Important issues in prevention are explained, as well as the state of the art pharmacological and device (VAD) therapies that are available to clinicians. The role of pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are also assessed, and concise clinical guidelines are described. The recommendations within this manual are based around the current recommendations and guidelines for the treatment of heart failure.

By uniting each individual management concept into a comprehensive approach to HF, this book outlines the tremendous obstacles facing patients but also the advantages of dealing with the management of HF in a strategic way. Understanding the next step of treatment beyond your own caretaker abilities is critical for patient care and education, for changing public perception, and for translating research opportunities into treatment protocols for the future.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd Printing. edition (February 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848821840
• ISBN-13: 978-1848821842
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,418,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, February 17, 2010

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This book provides comprehensive heart failure information. It is easy to understand and pleasant reading. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about this disease.