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Field of Study
Medicine
ISBN
9780470675045

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470675047
ISBN-13
9780470675045
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168340523

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
160 Pages
Publication Name
Guide to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy : for Patients, Their Families, and Interested Physicians
Language
English
Subject
Physiology, Cardiology
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Medical
Author
Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
3
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
TitleLeading
A
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments and Dedications vii Foreword viii Introduction: Tips for using this book x * What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) 1 * Historical perspective and names 3 * How common is HCM? 5 * What is the cause of HCM? 8 * Structure of the heart 14 * Heart function in HCM 21 * Left ventricular outflow obstruction 22 * When does HCM develop? 25 * Gender and race 27 * What are the symptoms of HCM? 28 * How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used? 31 * Other tests that may be useful in assessing HCM in selected patients 38 * Inaccurate diagnosis 40 * General outlook for patients with HCM 40 * Complications of HCM 43 * Special considerations: athletes and sports activities 53 * Treatments for HCM 55 * Special considerations for implantable defibrillators 65 * Obstructive sleep apnea and HCM 78 * Gene therapy and stem cells 78 * Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) 79 * HCM as a chronic disease: Is a cure available? 80 * Are you newly diagnosed? 82 * Adapting psychologically to HCM 84 * Family screening 87 * What about having children? pregnancy and delivery 89 * Routine medical care 91 * Community screening for HCM 96 * Community outreach 97 * Driving 98 * Traveling 99 * Military service 100 * Social security benefits 101 * Family and Medical Leave Act 103 * Health insurance 103 * Life insurance 105 * Students 105 * HCM centers 106 * Support and advocacy groups (HCMA) 107 * What research is being conducted? 110 * The 36 most frequently asked questions about HCM that are addressed to the HCMA by patients, caregivers and family members 112 Glossary 123 Further reading 130 HCMA membership application 135 Index 137
Synopsis
Written by the world's authority on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and an HCM patient, and fully endorsed by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), the leading advocacy and support organization, the 3rd Edition of this best-selling guide offers unparalleled insight into all aspects of living with and treating HCM., Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic heart disease, but has been under-recognized and often misrepresented. However, more recently, the understanding of HCM has evolved and options for diagnosis and treatment have advanced considerably. HCM can now be regarded as a contemporary and treatable disease, compatible with normal or extended longevity. This book was written by Dr. Barry J. Maron , an authority on HCM, and Ms. Lisa Salberg , Founder of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), and herself an HCM patient. This new 3rd edition provides an important update on advances in diagnosis, emerging treatment options, and advice for patients. It is a unique resource and cornerstone of current educational efforts making practical information about HCM accessible to a wide range of patients and physicians., Written by the authority on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and an HCM patient, and fully endorsed by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), the leading advocacy and support organization, the 3rd Edition of this best-selling guide offers unparalleled insight into all aspects of living with and treating HCM. Accessible and practical, A Guide to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy For Patients, Their Families and Interested Physicians 3rd Edition: Answers the most pressing questions posed by patients, their families, and non-specialists health professionals involved in their care Covers everything from what is HCM and initial diagnosis of this increasingly prevalent condition to the latest treatment options Reflects the first-ever HCM guidelines published by the American Heart Association in 2011
LC Classification Number
RC685.H9

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