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A comprehensive but concise reference that provides an exclusive in-depth discussion of valvular heart disease. Written by a world-renowned echocardiographic specialist, the book integrates clinical aspects, diagnostic approaches and surgical management with clear illustrations and diagrams. Contains tables that summarize important clinical studies. Topics include echocardiographic evaluation of valvular heart disease, cardiac catheterization and angiography, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, prosthetic valves, and much more!
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Discussion of the prevalence, epidemiology, and etiology of valvular heart disease is followed by the core of the book which comprises detailed chapters on aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and right-sided valve disease. Each of the chapters on the major valve lesions provides a summary of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and natural history of the disease process along with discussion of medical therapy and surgical intervention. Separate chapters treat newer, more controversial interventions, and prosthetic valves and endocarditis are covered in the final two chapters. Illustrated in b&w throughout; major clinical trials are summarized in tables. Otto is affiliated with the U. of Washington. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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