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A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, families, and interested physicians / / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg



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Autore: Maron Barry J (Barry Joel), <1941-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, families, and interested physicians / / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg Visualizza cluster
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  Visualizza cluster
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
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