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Record Nr.

UNINA9910143297103321

Autore

Maron Barry J (Barry Joel), <1941->

Titolo

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy [[electronic resource] ] : for patients, their families and interested physicians / / Barry J. Maron & Lisa Salberg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Blackwell, 2006

ISBN

1-280-74888-5

9786610748884

0-470-76454-6

0-470-75089-8

1-4051-7256-8

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (127 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SalbergLisa

Disciplina

616.124

Soggetti

Heart - Hypertrophy

Cardiology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: for patients, their families and interested physicians; Contents; Acknowledgments; Dedication; Foreword; Introduction; What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?; Historical perspective and names; How common is HCM?; What is the cause of HCM?; Heart structure in HCM; When does HCM develop?: HCM in infants and children; Gender and race; What are the symptoms of HCM?; How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used?; Other investigations that may be useful; General outlook for patients with HCM; Complications of HCM

Special considerations: Athletes and sports activitiesTreatments for HCM; Is a cure available?; Family screening; What about having children?: Pregnancy and delivery; Routine medical care; General lifestyle advice; Support and advocacy groups; What research is being conducted?; The 34 most frequently asked questions by patients about HCM, as addressed to the HCMA; Glossary; Key HCM references; Appendix; HCMA membership application; Index

Sommario/riassunto

When there is a diagnosis of HCM in a family, this complete, easy-to-



read guide is your essential resource for finding the answers to your many questions. In clear and straightforward language, it explains what hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated, as well as reviewing the genetic implications and offering candid lifestyle advice.  Drawing on the expertise of Dr. Barry Maron, an internationally recognized authority on HCM, the book addresses major questions and concerns of both patients and families. Fully revised to reflect the latest de