Offering comprehensive, authoritative coverage of mechanical
circulatory support (MCS), this fully revised companion to
Braunwald's Heart Disease provides the clinically relevant information
you need to effectively use this therapy to treat and manage end-stage
heart failure. New editors and authors - experts in both cardiology
and cardiovascular surgery - bring you fully up to date with the newest
technology and devices, as well as basic science, clinical applications,
adverse event monitoring and management, socioeconomic implications,
future directions, and more.
Covers all of the newest techniques, including
new-generation devices.
Discusses the management of common patient problems, highlighting
cautions and outcomes, as well as pathophysiology and rationale for
treatment.
Brings you up to speed with the latest coverage of ventricular
assist devices (VAD), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO),
next-generation centrifugal pumps, and total artificial hearts.
Provides a complete clinical perspective of the latest scientific
breakthroughs and analysis of the current literature.
Includes coverage of the most recent guidelines and protocols,
including MCS for pediatric and congenital heart disease; the
Interagency Registry of Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support
(INTERMACS) as a tool to track and advance clinical practice; and
cellular, molecular, genomic, and functional changes that occur in the
failing heart in response to MCS.
Presents practical evidence from the registry of thousands of cases
to guide cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, emergency physicians,
primary care physicians, and other team members on the best management
course to follow for each particular patient.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to
access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a
variety of devices
