Pulmonary Hypertension [Hardcover]

Written by internationally recognized experts, Pulmonary Hypertension bridges the gap between pulmonology and cardiology to provide clinicians in both disciplines with knowledge of the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and pharmacologic and surgical treatments for pulmonary hypertension (PH). Through the use of clinical trials, this ground-breaking text supplies a comprehensive review of both the primary and secondary clinical and investigative aspects of this condition.

Discussing controversies and concepts in PH diagnosis and management, this guide explores:

• classification and epidemiology, pathology, pathogenesis, genetics, and diagnosis of PH
• causes of the condition, such as idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH)
• PAH-complicating connective tissue diseases (CTD), congenital heart diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and other disorders
• the mechanisms, toxicities, and efficacy of therapeutic agents
• the role of combination therapies, novel agents, and future directions
• PH in specific patient populations such as pregnant and critically-ill patients in the ICU

Classification, Epidemiology, Pathology, Pathogenesis and Genetics
Updated Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension Ivan M. Robbins and Ge?rald Simonneau
Epidemiology of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Marc Humbert
Pathology of Pulmonary Hypertension Peter Dorfmu? ller
Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Hypertension Norbert F. Voelkel, Lori Sweeney, and Herman Bogaard
Animal Models of Pulmonary Hypertension Laurence Dewachter and Robert Naeije
Genetics of PAH Eric D. Austin, James E. Loyd, and John A. Phillips III

Imaging and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension
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