1st Edition

Valvular Heart Disease

By Bruce Andrus, John Baldwin Copyright 2006
176 Pages 133 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

176 Pages 133 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

176 Pages
by CRC Press

The study of valvular heart disease has progressed rapidly over the past two decades. The understanding of etiology and natural history, the precision of noninvasive assessment, and the surgical and interventional management of valve disease have all improved dramatically. Coupled with an appreciation of physiologic principles, thoughtful interviews and physical exam, current technology allows... Read more

Approach to the patient
Cardiac murmurs
Prevention of valvular heart disease
Aortic stenosis
Chronic aortic Regurgitation
Acute aortic regurgitation
Mitral stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse
Chronic mitral regurgitation
Acute mitral regurgitation
Pulmonic stenosis
Pulmonic regurgitation
Tricuspid stenosis
Tricuspid regurgitation
Mixed single valve disease
Multiple valve disease
Infective endocarditis
Drug induced valvular heart disease
Prosthetic heart valves
Pregnancy and valvular heart disease
Valvular heart disease in the elderly
Quality improvement in valvular heart disease

Biography

Bruce Andrus, John Baldwin