Published November, 2009
By William H. Maisel and Daniel B. Kramer
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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While a number of pharmacologic therapies have shown varying degrees of effectiveness, many recent advances in the treatment of heart failure has focused on device based therapies.

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Published September, 2009
By Edward D. Frohlich, Walmor DeMello and Walmor C. DeMello
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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This book offers the latest research into the role of the renin angiotensin system on cardiac and vascular functions and in cardiovascular diseases. It covers vital aspects such as intracellular signaling and regulation of cell volume in the failing heart.

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Published September, 2009
By Andrew Wang and Thomas M. Bashore
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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Challenges for the treatment of valvular heart disease include the growing need for effective yet less invasive interventions and therapies to treat these progressive conditions.

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Published July, 2009
By Keith C. Ferdinand and Annemarie Armani
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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Examining race and ethnicity, Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minorities will reveal that there are unacceptable healthcare disparities in risk factor prevalence, disease states, and cardiovascular outcomes in the United States.

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Published June, 2009
By Ivan P. Casserly and Jacqueline Saw
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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Over the past three decades, carotid artery stenting has evolved to become a promising and viable alternative to carotid endarterectomy, especially for patients deemed to have high surgical risks.

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Published December, 2008
By Gilbert R. Upchurch, Enrique Criado and Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr.
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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Comprehensive and up-to-date, Aortic Aneurysms: Pathogenesis and Treatment, offers Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons a multidisciplinary approach to the management and treatment of patients with aortic disease.

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Published December, 2008
By James E. Tcheng and James Tcheng
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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With the introduction of balloon angioplasty in the late 1970s, a few interventional cardiologists braved the question: why not perform emergency angioplasty as a primary reperfusion strategy?

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Published May, 2008
By Nicholas S. Hill and Harrison W. Farber
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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This timely volume addresses the areas of pathophysiology and therapy of pulmonary hypertension, which have seen exciting developments over the past decade. The discoveries of endothelin overexpression as well as prostacyclin and nitric oxide deficiency in association with pulmonary hypertension have led to important therapeutic insights.

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Published March, 2008
By Andrea Natale and Jose Jalife
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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This important new book presents advancements in the treatment and prevention of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Each chapter deals with a different aspect of AF and each chapter is authored by internationally recognized experts in the evolving field of cardiac electrophysiology.

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Published February, 2008
By Peter G. Danias
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Cardiology
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) is a rapidly evolving imaging technology and is now increasingly utilized in patient care. CMR is now an essential part of both cardiology and radiology training and has become part of the examination for Board certification.

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