Author: Richard J. DumaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Infections of Prosthetic Heart Valves and Vascular Grafts
Author: Richard J. DumaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Infections of Prosthetic Heart Valves and Vascular Grafts
Author: Richard J. DumaCardiology Explained
Author: Euan A. AshleyPublisher: Remedica
ISBN: 1901346226
Category : Cardiology
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
One of the most time-consuming tasks in clinical medicine is seeking the opinions of specialist colleagues. There is a pressure not only to make referrals appropriate but also to summarize the case in the language of the specialist. This book explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do. It is ideal for any hospital doctor, generalist, or even senior medical student who may need a cardiology opinion, or for that ma.
Infective Endocarditis and Other Intravascular Infections
Author: Lawrence R. FreedmanPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468482084
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
The most important example of intravascular infection is infective endocarditis (IE), a common and serious disorder in man. In the past, these infections were uniformly fatal, but since the development of potent antimicrobial agents, bac teriological cure has become practical and predictable. So, for a while, it seemed that intravascular infection would diminish in importance and be relegated to the stockpile of illnesses which physicians, one or two generations earlier, used to see frequently. In recent years, however, spectacular technological advances (cardiac surgery, intravascular devices, hemodialysis), accompanied by profound social deterioration (intravenous drug usage), have provided new breeding grounds for the development of these infections. So it is that a large percentage of intravascular infections may be looked upon today as one of the diseases of medical progress and social evolution. This "progress," however, has not only contributed to the encouragement of the disease; there is another side to the coin: the same technological advances that have served to increase the frequency of infection (e. g. , intravascular plastic catheters) have also led to the first simple, easily reproducible laboratory animal model for the study of the disease, thus advancing our understanding of the prophylaxis, treatment, and general biology of these infections (Figures 1 and 2). Similarly, whereas the insertion of prosthetic heart valves has created a new group of patients with endocarditis, these same surgical techniques are lifesaving to patients with endocarditis whose aortic valves have perforated.
Infections Associated with Indwelling Medical Devices
Author: Alan L. BisnoPublisher:
ISBN: 9781555810771
Category : Implants, Artificial
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Indwelling prosthetic devices – such as catheters, heart valves, vascular bypass grafts, implanted ocular lenses, central nervous system shunts, artificial hips and intrauterine devices – have become a common and indispensable part of modern medical care. Infection is the main complication associated with these devices. This volume reviews available information about such infections. There is extensive consideration of the basic science aspects of foreign body infections, including the complex interactions between host, prosthesis and microorganism. The epidemiologic, microbiologic and clinical aspects of the major forms of prosthetic infections are considered in detail. Current concepts of management, including the role of prophylactic antibiotics are considered in detail.
Endocarditis
Author: Kwan-Leung ChanPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1846284538
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Endocarditis: Diagnosis and Management is an important resource of clinical information that provides relevant information on the diagnosis and management of endocarditis. It is useful to all practitioners who are involved in the care of these critically ill patients.
Active Infective Aortic Valve Endocarditis with Infection Extension
Author: Henryk SiniawskiPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3798516294
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Active infective endocarditis is one of the most serious diseases of the heart. Infection often causes periannular abscess, and may also spread to affect the mitral valve structures. This assessment of the results of surgical treatment of active infective endocarditis was performed at the German Heart Institute Berlin. It focuses on preoperative investigation and proposes a new classification of this endocarditic disease.
Advanced Concepts in Endocarditis
Author: Michael S. FirstenbergPublisher: Intechopen
ISBN: 1789236266
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Introductory Chapter: Introduction to Advanced Concepts in Endocarditis.
Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology
Author: Christopher C. KibblerPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198755384
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology is a comprehensive reference text which brings together the science and medicine of human fungal disease. Written by a leading group of international authors to bring a global expertise, it is divided into sections that deal with the principles of mycology, the organisms, a systems based approach to management, fungal disease in specific patient groups, diagnosis, and treatment. The detailed clinical chapters take account of recent international guidelines on the management of fungal disease. With chapters covering recent developments in taxonomy, fungal genetics and other 'omics', epidemiology, pathogenesis, and immunology, this textbook is well suited to aid both scientists and clinicians. The extensive illustrations, tables, and in-depth coverage of topics, including discussion of the non-infective aspects of allergic and toxin mediated fungal disease, are designed to aid the understanding of mechanisms and pathology, and extend the usual approach to fungal disease. This textbook is essential reading for microbiologists, research scientists, infectious diseases clinicians, respiratory physicians, and those managing immunocompromised patients. Part of the Oxford Textbook in Infectious Disease and Microbiology series, it is also a useful companion text for students and trainees looking to supplement mycology courses and microbiology training.
Cardiac Valve Allografts
Author: A.Charles YankahPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642592503
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
CARDIAC VALVE ALLOGRAFTS (HOMOGRAFTS) highlights the current controversy about freehand subcoronary aortic valve and root replacement with regard to postoperative morbidity and long term durability. It discusses particular implantation techniques of preference in young patients and in different root pathology. Other chapters address intermediate- and long-term results on cardiac valve and vascular homografts for treating complicating cardiac valve and aortic infections. The chapter on basic science additionally makes this book a highly authoritative reference source for cardiac surgeons, physicians and scientists. This work provides a current survey of the state-of-the-art.