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A Guide to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy : For Patients, Their Families and Interested Physicians.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Wiley,
2013.
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| Edición: | 3rd ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- A Guide to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: For Patients, Their Families, and Interested Physicians; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments and Dedications; Foreword; Introduction: Tips for using this book; What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); Historical perspective and names; How common is HCM?; What is the cause of HCM?; Structure of the heart; The normal heart; The heart in HCM; Heart conditions that can mimic HCM; Athlete's heart; Left ventricular noncompaction; Systemic hypertension; Noonan disease; LAMP2 (Danon disease); Fabry disease; Pompe disease; Heart function in HCM.
- Left ventricular outflow obstructionWhen does HCM develop?; Gender and race; What are the symptoms of HCM?; Shortness of breath; Chest pain; Fatigue; Palpitations; Lightheadedness, near-fainting, and fainting; How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used?; Physical examination; Echocardiogram; Electrocardiogram (ECG); Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI or CMR); Genetic testing; Other tests that may be useful in assessing HCM in selected patients; Cardiac catheterization; Electrophysiological studies; Exercise testing; Ambulatory ECG monitoring; Radionuclide studies.
- Inaccurate diagnosisGeneral outlook for patients with HCM; Complications of HCM; Arrhythmias; Ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation; Atrial fibrillation and stroke; Heart failure; The problem of sudden death; Endocarditis; Aneurysms in HCM; Advanced heart failure ("end-stage" phase); Special considerations: athletes and sports activities; Treatments for HCM; Medical management; Beta-blockers; Calcium channel blockers; Disopyramide (Norpace®); Amiodarone (Cordarone®; Pacerone®); Diuretics; Anticoagulants; Drugs to be avoided; Antibiotics; Implantable defibrillators.
- Special considerations for implantable defibrillatorsSurgery; Alcohol septal ablation (nonsurgical myectomy); Pacemakers; Heart transplantation and end-stage HCM; 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; Diet; Exercise; Alcohol; Sexual activity/erectile dysfunction; Flu vaccination; Weight management and obesity in HCM.
- Other restrictionsCommunity 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; Glossary; Further reading; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy association; Membership application; Index.