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Much of this text results from improved therapy for coronary artery disease, particularly acute myocardial infarction, for which the age adjusted mortality has declined by some 30% in the past 10 years. Accordingly, there has been increasing attention paid to congestive heart failure and there has been interest in developing new therapeutic approaches and modalities. The increasing interest in congestive heart failure has brought us an improved understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition, which, in turn, has permitted a more rational application of therapy. This monograph is designed to provide comprehensive information regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure. It is hoped that this book will be valuable to primary care physicians, as well as cardiologists. The sections of the book dealing with treatment are designed to provide up-to-date information about the application and appropriate use of established and emerging therapies. This book should be of interest to cardiologists and primary care physicians. ... Read more

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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a disease that originates from an inadequacy of the heart to maintain blood circulation, resulting in congestion and edema in the body tissues. CHF affects about five million patients in the US alone and an estimated 23 million patients worldwide, and is the only cardiac disease that is growing in prevalence, due to both increasing survival rates of myocardial infarctions and ageing population. In this book, the authors aim to uncover the many hormonal influences on myocardial function and discuss possible aetiological mechanisms, diagnostic modalities and management strategies of the Takotsubo syndrome. ... Read more

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Series Description: Developed by expert faculty of the Cornell Division of Cardiology, the Emerging Concepts in Cardiology series edited by Craig Basson and Bruce Lerman, provides state of the art reviews of each topic from a clinical perspective, with expert perspectives in current clinical research and emerging basic and traditional research issues all in a concise, attractive and well-illustrated texts.

Structural heart disease encompasses both congenital malformations of the heart or major arteries and disorders acquired in adulthood, e.g. valvular heart disease. Structural abnormalities can also arise from associated conditions such as diabetes, left ventricular hypertrophy or fibrosis, left ventricular dilatation or hypocontractility, and asymptomatic valvular disease, and are strongly associated with myocardial infarction and heart failure.

State of the art management of these disorders by the cardiology clinician demands a current knowledge of a vast amount of translational research in the pathophysiology of structural heart disease and its associated disorders as well as recent advances in diagnostic techniques and pharmacologic and interventional therapies. This volume provides expert reviews and assessment of the most recent clinical research and on current trends in evaluation and diagnosis and clinical management.

Key topics covered include the CT evaluation of coronary artery disease; MRI for assessment of the post-MI heart; diabetes; non-invasive assessment of peripheral vascular disease; and cardiac causes of stroke; and numerous others.

Reviews include assessment of emerging data and indications of likely key advances with significant impact on clinical practice in the near future. This volume is a must-have for every cardiologist needing to be fully current on recent advances in structural heart disease and its associated disorders. ... Read more

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Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of Heart Failure. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access on the ward or in the clinic! ... Read more

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The aim of the book is to cover a broad range of issues related to heart disease and pregnancy. The topics to be covered have been selected not only from the types of cases seen at Duke, but the types of problems we encounter.

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Remarkable progress has been made in understanding and treating heart failure. Among other developments, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and b blockers have been found to have beneficial therapeutic effects, reinforcing the view that heart failure may be both a hemodynamic and a neurohumoral disorder. The Japanese Heart Failure Society was established to curb the threat of heart failure through research, education, and clinical practice. At the Societys 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Sapporo, molecular biologists, physiologists, clinicians, surgeons, and researchers in related fields met to strengthen professional bonds for the ultimate goal of preventing death from heart failure. This book contains presentations from the Sapporo conference that provide new insights into heart failure in the areas of pathophysiology, cardiac sudden death, medical and surgical treatment, and promising new gene therapy. ... Read more

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Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts. Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology, Volume 15. Text for practitioners and basic scientists on the scientific foundations of the principal clinical modalities in the treatment and management of heart failure. 52 contributors, 42 U.S. ... Read more

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Whenever the heart is challenged with an increased workload fora prolonged period, it responds by increasing its muscle mass --a phenomenon known as cardiac hypertrophy. Although cardiachypertrophy is commonly seen under physiological conditions such asdevelopment and exercise, a wide variety of pathological situationssuch as hypertension (pressure overload), valvular defects (volumeoverload), myocardial infarction (muscle loss) and cardiomyopathy(muscle disease) are also known to result in cardiac hypertrophy. ... Read more

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Over the past three decades, impressive progress in the fieldof pathogenesis, prevention and therapy of ischemic heart disease hasresulted in a marked decline in mortality in the Western World.However, the incidence of this devastating disease is on the rise indeveloping countries. The Ischemic Heart is based upon a recent symposium in Tokyo onthe subject. This volume is organized into two sections: (i)Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Ischemia--Reperfusion Injury and(ii) Preconditioning and Protection of Ischemia--ReperfusionInjury, and contains up-to-date information concerning the currentconcepts of ischemia--reperfusion injury, the sequence of eventsresulting in the loss of contractile dysfunction, and mechanisms ofcardioprotection by several drugs as well as the role of ischemicpreconditioning in attenuating problems associated withischemia--reperfusion injury. ... Read more

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Subjects of the book are Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation, two emerging pathologies in the field of cardiology, to which many investigators are now addressing their research. Their diffusion in the sick population represents a major public health problem at the beginning of the third millennium. The volume aims to present the latest approaches to the management of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, emphasising in particular the intrinsic relation existing between them, the results after 10 years of biventricular pacing, the innovative pacing techniques now available, and the use of new drugs, devices or ablation procedures for the prevention and treatment of atrial fibrillation recurrences. ... Read more

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Columbia Univ, New York City, NY. Comprehensive text on the latest therapies and surgical techniques available for treating special cardiovascular problems of the elderly. Features arrhythmias, syncope, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and a review of surgical management. DNLM: Aging--Philosophy. ... Read more

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This text assesses the current issues in invasive cardiology, while defining the known status of various techniques and devices. With contributions from experts in this specialty, the reader is given a complete update in the latest techniques and how they can best be used for specific cardiac disease. Some of the topics include angioplasty in the treatment of acute MI, angiography after thrombolysis, catheterization in the adult with congenital heart disease, etc. ... Read more

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: NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Strokes (Paperback)
I read this book after trying Nitric Oxide, however, I read an article on the Internet about Dr. Ignarro research for which he won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in Nitric Oxide. I am a Veteran who had lung surgery related to Agent Orange exposure. Heart disease is a part of the disease as is coronary artery disease. I started taking the two supplements L-Argine and L-Carnitine in September of 2008, as I had blockage in my lower extremities and was in danger of losing my big toe to diabetes. About six months after taking the supplements I was tested there was no blockage. I recently had a physical and my blood pressure went down 30 points and for a 62 year old man my current blood pressure is 118/78. There was a new test that was administered from a blood sample on my heart. For my age the reading should be in excess of 600 for a man my age, the reading was less than 10. There is no heart problems today as there was just two years ago. I found the book informative and I thank Dr. thank Dr. Ignarrio for writing about his research. I credit him with saving my feet by allowing more blood flow through my femoral arteries, and my life.

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I researched an alternative to the use of a statin for cholesterol lowering after suffering an eye stroke. This book, along with two others, was recommended to me for the use of NO (nitric oxide) as a "cocktail." I read it, highlighted and tabbed and went for it! It has been two weeks but feel stronger (p.s. I eliminated all Rx except for a coated aspirin, with MD's o.k.), more motivated and look forward to other gains. I will be 80 in January and felt quality of life more important than a drug-induced, possible aching bones, approach. Be assured, the o.k. of your physician is very important but I believe mine has enough faith in me to say o.k., just watch your blood pressure as this could lower it.

Chinese Herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a better choice
I have a family history of heart disease.. father and grandfather died at 42 and 40 and I have high cholesterol.My brother had 3 stents inserted last year.Needless to say we are very interested when something potentially helpful comes across our paths. While the book has some good information and it is veiled with vague warnings of success/ or not I have found that natural raw herbs from a Chinese Herbalist and acupuncture physician here in central Florida. Feifei Liu of Winter Park Fl has a HUGE fresh herbal pharmacy. My energy is up, sleeping is better and my cholesterol is down........all naturally.Before you stuff another pill down your throat looking for a miracle cure...give it a try. FLTCM dot com

A Healthy Heart with Nitric Oxide
The author provides a complete and thorough guide on the benefits of Nitric Oxide. At the end of each chapter, the author reviews what was discussed in the chapter to ensure you understand what you have read.Dr. Ignarro discovery of Nitric Oxide is a definitely a breakthrough worth reading.

Additionally, sprinkled throughout the book are patients and clients feedback on how Nitric Oxide has impacted their lives.

The Nitric Oxide program can include a powder formula which is mentioned on p. 123 or supplements which are mentioned throughout the book.Chapter 7 offers a food list as an alternative/complementto obtaining Nitric Oxide in the body.

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Other notes worth mentioning:

p 34 list an LDL Cholesterol Level Chart along with comment such as optimal to very high

p 104-110 the importance of vitamin C & E

p 137 mentions the difference between insoluble and soluble fiber

p 146 discusses the Truth about Shellfish and Cholesterol

p 159-160 the benefits of grape juice and pomegranate juice ... Read more

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"It's My Heart" is a resource guide for patients and families affected by congenital and acquired heart disease. It is intended to provide information on many of the issues families dealing with congential or acquired heart defects encounter. "It's My Heart" was developed over the past several years by a dedicated group of doctors, nurses and parents. The book contains layman descriptions of the various types of congenital heart defects and acquired heart conditions and describes treatments, tests, surgical procedures and much more. 'Before and after' diagrams of defects are also included. ... Read more

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Quoting from the Children's Heart Foundation:

'It's My Heart' is distributed free of charge to parents, loved ones, patients, health care workers and congenital heart defect support group leaders through a generous grant from the Medtronic Foundation. It is available both in hardcover and on CD-ROM. A maximum of one case (32 books) can be ordered. Copies of "It's My Heart" distributed free of charge may not be sold.

Nice book
If you don't know anything about heart diseases this is a good book to learn. ... Read more

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James C. Fang, MD, and Gregory S. Couper, MD, have assembled a panel of prominent surgeons and cardiologists to review the latest clinical, scientific, and investigational surgical and mechanical approaches to heart failure in hopes of improving the lives of this challenging group of patients. Topics range from such traditional strategies as high-risk surgical revascularization in advanced coronary artery disease, to more novel approaches such as ventricular reconstruction and mechanical assist devices. Many chapters are contributed by the original pioneers of specific surgical techniques, which provide s invaluable perspective from personal experience. ... Read more

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Excellent book for everyone ....
This review is for the book: Living Heart Diet
by Dr. William Debakey, et al.

This is an excellent book for those who have had heart problems and for those who do not want to develop heart problems. Poor diet (high fat/cholesterol) is one of the main risk factors for heart disease -- excess cholesterol lays a foundation of plaque in your arteries that can eventually cause heart attacks and/or necessitate heart surgery. This book was developed to help us all eat right and help avoide disease. This book contains recipes, education about heart disease, and nutrition and sodium tables for most of the foods you eat. This is an excellent resource! Use it in good health!

Most complete book on the subject.
I'm a diabetic and recently had a quadruple bypass.After being introduced to this book, I devoured it and now live it. ... Read more

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Along with a strong focus on patient care the new Hurst's THE HEART includes a new look and organization.Each chapter has been systematically overhauled with an emphasis on streamlining the content for a focused presentation of the LATEST THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES and the EVIDENCE-BASED DATA that support them. CLINICAL GUIDELINES are included to equip you with the critical information for optimal patient care in an increasingly time-pressured, cost/benefit environment.

WHAT'S NEW in the Tenth Edition

* Expanded coverage of molecular biology of blood vessels and myocardium

* More information on testing modalities--especially thoserelated to nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging, MRI and PET

* New emphasis on managing heart failure, including interventional techniques and new drug therapy strategies

* Additional chapters on the biology of coronary heart disease

* Expanded sections related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment

* More emphasis on integrating the science of cardiac care with treatment

* Easy-to-reference, evidence-based practice guidelines where appropriate

* New insight on the human genome project and its implications

* Techniques for clinical evaluation of the patient

* Late-breaking reports on clinical trials

* Heart disease in diabetics

* New sections on nonsurgical interventions in cardial and peripheral vascular disease ... Read more

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A true gem of a book
This book is an exhaustive compilation of articles written by leading cardiologists and medical researchers who study the diseases andfunctioning of the heart. The sheer size of the book (over 2600 pages) makeit a challenge to read entirely, but the articles that can be read areworthwhile spending time on. The only minus to the book is that there areno articles on the mathematical or computational modeling of the heart. Butfor studies in anatomy and physiology of the heart, and treatment of heartdisease, this book is excellent. One would expect a higher price for thebook considering its size and the color plates it has enclosed, so even at$150.00 it is still really a bargain. ... Read more