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Maron Barry J (Barry Joel), <1941-> |
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Titolo |
A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, families, and interested physicians / / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg |
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Chichester, England ; : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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1-118-72549-2 |
1-118-72552-2 |
1-118-72553-0 |
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Edizione |
[Third edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (152 pages) : illustrations (some color), map, tables |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)? -- Historical perspective and names -- How common is HCM? -- What is the cause of HCM? -- Structure of the heart -- Heart function in HCM -- Left ventricular outflow obstruction -- When does HCM develop? -- Gender and race -- What are the symptoms of HCM? -- How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used? -- Other tests that may be useful in assessing HCM in selected patients -- Inaccurate diagnosis -- General outlook for patients with HCM -- Complications of HCM -- Special considerations : athletes and sports activities -- Treatments for HCM -- Special considerations for implantable defibrillators -- Obstructive sleep apnea and HCM -- Gene therapy and stem cells -- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) -- HCM as a chronic disease : is a cure available? -- Are you newly diagnosed? -- Adapting psychologically to HCM -- Family screening -- What about having children? Pregnancy and delivery -- Routine medical care -- Community screening for HCM -- Community outreach -- Driving -- Traveling -- Military service -- Social security benefits -- Family and medical leave act -- Health insurance -- Life insurance -- Students -- HCM centers -- Support and advocacy groups (HCMA) -- What research is being conducted? -- The 36 most frequently asked questions about HCM that are addressed to the HCMA by patients, caregivers, and family members. |
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