A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, families, and interested physicians / / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg
(Visualizza in formato marc)
(Visualizza in BIBFRAME)
| Autore: |
Maron Barry J (Barry Joel), <1941->
|
| Titolo: |
A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, families, and interested physicians / / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg
|
| Pubblicazione: | Chichester, England ; : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014 |
| ©2014 | |
| Edizione: | Third edition. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (152 pages) : illustrations (some color), map, tables |
| Disciplina: | 616.12 |
| Soggetto topico: | Heart - Hypertrophy |
| Altri autori: |
SalbergLisa
|
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
| ISBN: | 1-118-72549-2 |
| 1-118-72552-2 | |
| 1-118-72553-0 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910208817403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |