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The book systematically describes the clinical and scientific aspects of cardiovascular calcification. Chapters detail the mechanisms associated with arterial and valve calcification, relevant risk factors, pathophysiology and the latest therapeutic techniques. Recent diagnostic technological developments including how computed tomography (CT) scanning can be utilized along with Agatston score to quantify coronary arterial calcification when investigating whether a patient for sub-clinical atherosclerosis are covered. The correlation with the presence of arterial calcification and extent of coronary stenosis is also explored. Cardiovasular Calcification details relevant aspects of the basic science and reviews the latest pathological and therapeutic techniques used in treating patients with cardiovascular calcification. It is therefore an essential resource for practicing cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular specialists and radiologists.Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer Nature Switzerland A&G
ISBN-139783030815141
eBay Product ID (ePID)20049052041
Product Key Features
Number of Pages294 Pages
Publication NameCardiovascular Calcification
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicine, Surgery, Radiology
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Henein
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight681 g
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EditorMichael Henein
Country/Region of ManufactureSwitzerland