| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: The Patient's Guide to Heart Valve Surgery Adam Pick, 2007 Each year, over 250,000 heart valve repair and heart valve replacement operations are performed for conditions including stenosis, prolapse, insufficiency, aneurysm, Tetralogy of Fallot and regurgitation. However, most patients and caregivers surveyed felt their expectations were mismanaged - both before and after surgery. The Patient's Guide to Heart Valve Surgery was written by Adam Pick, a double heart valve surgery patient, to address this troubling issue and prepare the patient and caregiver for the challenges and opportunities of valve surgery - from diagnosis through recovery. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: The Obstetric Hematology Manual Sue Pavord, Beverley Hunt, 2010-04-15 Obstetric hematology is a fast-growing area of medicine covering the diagnosis and management of hematological problems of pregnancy. Comprehensive in approach, The Obstetric Hematology Manual addresses the many hematological conditions that can cause serious problems in pregnancy, delivery and the post-partum period for both mother and baby. Written by a team of international authorities, this text provides up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines on best care, as well as sound advice based on the experience and opinion of experts. Where appropriate, basic principles are discussed to clarify the rationale for management, and systems and procedures for disease prevention are highlighted. Many conditions and cases are discussed, including venous thromboembolism, pre-eclampsia, anemia, thrombocytopenia and inherited disorders. This book will appeal to both trainees and practitioners in obstetrics, obstetric medicine, obstetric anesthesia and hematology. It is also an accessible text for midwives, nurses, and laboratory staff. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Cardiac Valve Prostheses Edward A. Lefrak, Albert Starr, 1979 |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy Uri Elkayam, 2019-09-02 Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy offers clinicians the most detailed and comprehensive guide to diagnosing and managing pregnancy-associated cardiovascular diseases currently available. Covering a wide spectrum of congenital and acquired cardiovascular conditions, its extensive contents examine diseases of the heart with an expert awareness of the implications of pregnancy and the attendant physiological changes it brings. Such guidance is vitally required in an age in which congenital and acquired heart diseases are the leading causes of non-obstetrical maternal morbidity and mortality. Featuring 36 new or extensively revised chapters, this fourth edition of the book complements coverage of the latest research and clinical advances with a complete and up-to-date bibliography of literature on pregnancy in women with cardiovascular conditions. It also serves as a practical, step-by-step companion for those caring for heart disease patients during pregnancy, labor, and the post-partum period. Contents include: Coverage of all elements of maternal cardiology Newly written chapters featuring fresh research and data Guidance on performing risk assessments and interventions both prior to and during gestation Explanations of a range of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to cardiovascular disease in pregnant patients Drawing on expertise from across the fields of cardiovascular medicine, obstetrics, anesthesiology, cardiac surgery, pharmacology, and clinical science, Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy is designed to give invaluable support to all medical professionals involved in maximizing the safety and success of cardiologically complex pregnancies. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Learning Cardiac Auscultation Allen J. Taylor, 2015-10-13 The book contains a series of core auscultation “lessons”. All are case based and describe auscultation as it relates to a patient and in terms of the gold standard for interpretation of heart sounds. Auscultation is the term for listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope. It is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory system and respiratory system (heart sounds and breath sounds). As a topic it is one of the oldest in cardiology but its utility should never be underestimated. In this era of hugely expensive imaging tests, auscultation is a cornerstone of efficient diagnosis and therefore needs a fresh look. The core content of this book describes the search for diagnostic clues within patients’ heart sounds and as such this book provides superb practical advice in the form of a series of clinical pearls reflecting what accurate diagnosis with auscultation can mean to patient prognosis and outcome. This often subtle but ultimately simple subject often produces complex results and these must be considered in light of modern next-level diagnostic methods and patient management. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Anticoagulation Therapy Ozcan Basaran, Murat Biteker, 2016-09-08 The available parenteral and oral anticoagulants have a large clinical use. Understanding biochemistry of anticoagulants may help to improve therapeutic strategies. Resistance to vitamin K antagonist drugs might be a problem for rodent populations. Patients who have thrombogenic risk factors should be anticoagulated. The need for cardiac implantable electronic devices is increasing, and there is a substantial number of patients who are on oral anticoagulant therapy. Prothrombin complex concentrate and other plasma concentrates are useful to deal with over-coagulated situations. The efficacy and safety of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants have been proven in large phase III trials. The real-world data suggest even better outcomes with these agents compared to vitamin K antagonists. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Animals and Medicine Jack Botting, 2015-05-04 Animals and Medicine: The Contribution of Animal Experiments to the Control of Disease offers a detailed, scholarly historical review of the critical role animal experiments have played in advancing medical knowledge. Laboratory animals have been essential to this progress, and the knowledge gained has saved countless lives—both human and animal. Unfortunately, those opposed to using animals in research have often employed doctored evidence to suggest that the practice has impeded medical progress. This volume presents the articles Jack Botting wrote for the Research Defence Society News from 1991 to 1996, papers which provided scientists with the information needed to rebut such claims. Collected, they can now reach a wider readership interested in understanding the part of animal experiments in the history of medicine—from the discovery of key vaccines to the advancement of research on a range of diseases, among them hypertension, kidney failure and cancer.This book is essential reading for anyone curious about the role of animal experimentation in the history of science from the nineteenth century to the present. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Emergency Management of the Hi-Tech Patient in Acute and Critical Care Ioannis Koutroulis, Nicholas Tsarouhas, 2021-06-28 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE HI-TECH PATIENT IN ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE Emergency Management of the Hi-Tech Patient in Acute and Critical Care helps practitioners stabilize and care for pediatric and adult patients who have specialized medical devices such as prosthetic valves, cochlear transplants, insulin pumps, orthopedic hardware, and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts. Using a step-by-step approach to acute presentations of patients with clinical hardware, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides specific instructions for the initial evaluation and management of numerous clinical scenarios including device malfunctions, infections, trauma, surgical complications, and more. Encompassing management of both the patient and the device, the guide enables emergency and critical care clinicians to rapidly make appropriate treatment decisions without the immediate need for extensive research, extended discussions with subspecialists, or recalling complex diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms. Clear, concise, and easy-to-follow chapters—written by a panel of highly experienced experts across specialties—include numerous algorithms, figures, tables, diagrams, and color illustrations and clinical images. An invaluable resource for improving the quality of care for the unique hi-tech patient population, this advanced practical manual: Provides algorithms for the most common clinical scenarios of device malfunction and related complications Covers management of patients who have undergone major operations such as organ transplantation or complex congenital heart disease repair Presents detailed management plans for a wide range of hardware types and medical conditions Offers expert guidance to practitioners in settings where not all specialties are readily available, such as rural and remote areas or community hospitals Features contributions from a team of experts in various areas of adult and pediatric emergency and critical care medicine Emergency Management of the Hi-Tech Patient in Acute and Critical Care is a must-have clinical reference and guide for pediatric and adult emergency medicine physicians, general pediatricians, internists, general practitioners, critical care specialists, and allied health practitioners. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Essential Clinical Anesthesia Charles Vacanti, Scott Segal, Pankaj Sikka, Richard Urman, 2011-07-11 The clinical practice of anesthesia has undergone many advances in the past few years, making this the perfect time for a new state-of-the-art anesthesia textbook for practitioners and trainees. The goal of this book is to provide a modern, clinically focused textbook giving rapid access to comprehensive, succinct knowledge from experts in the field. All clinical topics of relevance to anesthesiology are organized into 29 sections consisting of more than 180 chapters. The print version contains 166 chapters that cover all of the essential clinical topics, while an additional 17 chapters on subjects of interest to the more advanced practitioner can be freely accessed at www.cambridge.org/vacanti. Newer techniques such as ultrasound nerve blocks, robotic surgery and transesophageal echocardiography are included, and numerous illustrations and tables assist the reader in rapidly assimilating key information. This authoritative text is edited by distinguished Harvard Medical School faculty, with contributors from many of the leading academic anesthesiology departments in the United States and an introduction from Dr S. R. Mallampati. This book is your essential companion when preparing for board review and recertification exams and in your daily clinical practice. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Thrombosis, Embolism and Bleeding Eric G. Butchart, Endre Bodnar, 1992 |
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| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Calcific Aortic Valve Disease Elena Aikawa, 2013-06-12 Due to population aging, calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) has become the most common heart valve disease in Western countries. No therapies exist to slow this disease progression, and surgical valve replacement is the only effective treatment. Calcific Aortic Valve Disease covers the contemporary understanding of basic valve biology and the mechanisms of CAVD, provides novel insights into the genetics, proteomics, and metabolomics of CAVD, depicts new strategies in heart valve tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, and explores current treatment approaches. As we are on the verge of understanding the mechanisms of CAVD, we hope that this book will enable readers to comprehend our current knowledge and focus on the possibility of preventing disease progression in the future. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Cardiology Explained Euan A. Ashley, Euan Ashley, Josef Niebauer, 2004 One of the most time-consuming tasks in clinical medicine is seeking the opinions of specialist colleagues. There is a pressure not only to make referrals appropriate but also to summarize the case in the language of the specialist. This book explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do. It is ideal for any hospital doctor, generalist, or even senior medical student who may need a cardiology opinion, or for that ma. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Marcus Flather, Deepak Bhatt, Tobias Geisler, 2012-12-03 The pace of therapeutic advances in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases is rapid, and new clinically-relevant information appears with such frequency that it can be extremely challenging for clinicians to keep up. Still, knowledge and interpretation of major clinical trials is crucial for the range of clinicians who manage cardiovascular patients, especially since important trial evidence often needs to be implemented soon after it is published. Confidently apply gold standard treatment for 10 of the most critical areas of cardiology Written by an international team of experts, Cardiovascular Clinical Trials: Putting the Evidence into Practice: Provides a succinct overview of recent major clinical trials - the gold standard for all medical treatment - across all the major cardiovascular subspecialties, to ensure you’re up-to-date on the most critical findings Guides cardiology trainees and clinicians on how cardiovascular clinical trials are designed and conducted, including statistical methodology, so you can conduct and/or appraise future trials yourself Addresses methodology as well as clinical effectiveness Offers evidence-based assessments on the most effective treatments and authoritative clinical information on management of the conditions so you can confidently apply what you learn Physicians, surgeons, specialist nurses – any clinician seeking an accessible resource for designing and conducting cardiovascular trials and then translating their results into practice will appreciate this book’s clear guidance and succinct and practical approach. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Direct Oral Anticoagulants Riccardo Proietti, Ahmed AlTurki, Nicola Ferri, Vincenzo Russo, T. Jared Bunch, 2021-06-28 This book concisely covers the latest developments in the application of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) within cardiovascular medicine. It details the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic mechanisms of DOACs and their application in treating patients with conditions ranging from coronary heart disease through kidney disease and cancer, including their perioperative management. Direct Oral Anticoagulants: From Pharmacology to Clinical Practice systematically describes the underlying mechanisms associated with DOACs and their use to treat a range of conditions and is an indispensable resource for all trainee and practicing physicians in a range of disciplines seeking a concise up-to-date resource on the topic. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Cardiovascular Thrombus On Topaz, 2018-08-18 Cardiovascular Thrombus: From Pathology and Clinical Presentations to Imaging, Pharmacotherapy and Interventions provides a comprehensive, up-to-date presentation of the research and clinical practices as related to the contemporary aspects of the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular thrombosis. The formation, identification and management of cardiovascular thrombus is of paramount importance for researchers and practicing physicians, yet it remains one of the most challenging diagnostic and clinical scenarios. This important reference connects between research, up-to-date clinical knowledge, and the technological tools available for diagnosis and management of thrombus in cardiovascular medicine. The book includes comprehensive descriptions and review of pathology, clinical presentations, diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, interventions and future trends. It is the perfect reference for basic science students and researchers in general and interventional cardiology, general and interventional radiology, vascular medicine specialists, and vascular, general and cardiac surgeons. Provides comprehensive presentation of the pathophysiology, clinical presentations and diagnosis of cardiovascular thrombosis Includes the most up-to-date information on the practical management of patients with thrombus related conditions Written by the leading experts in the field Describes the current and upcoming pharmacotherapy and technology available for thrombus research and treatment |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia Jonathan H. Mackay, Joseph E. Arrowsmith, 2012-03-15 Since the publication of the first edition of Core Topics in Cardiac Anaesthesia, the clinical landscape has undergone significant change. Recent developments include the increased use of electrophysiology, the resurgence of primary percutaneous intervention in acute coronary syndromes, the use of percutaneous devices in patients previously considered inoperable, and the withdrawal of aprotinin. Against this landscape, this invaluable resource has been fully updated. New chapters are dedicated to right heart valves, pulmonary vascular disease, cardiac tumours and cardiac trauma. All other chapters have been updated according to the latest international guidelines. Written and edited by an international author team with a wealth of expertise in all aspects of the perioperative care of cardiac patients, topics are presented in an easy to digest and a readily accessible manner. Core Topics in Cardiac Anaesthesia, Second Edition is essential reading for residents and fellows in anaesthesia and cardiac surgery and clinical perfusionists. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Principles of Heart Valve Engineering Arash Kheradvar, 2019-08-28 Principles of Heart Valve Engineering is the first comprehensive resource for heart valve engineering that covers a wide range of topics, including biology, epidemiology, imaging and cardiovascular medicine. It focuses on valves, therapies, and how to develop safer and more durable artificial valves. The book is suitable for an interdisciplinary audience, with contributions from bioengineers and cardiologists that includes coverage of valvular and potential future developments. This book provides an opportunity for bioengineers to study all topics relating to heart valve engineering in a single book as written by subject matter experts. - Covers the depth and breadth of this interdisciplinary area of research - Encompasses a wide range of topics, from basic science, to the translational applications of heart valve engineering - Contains contributions from leading experts in the field that are heavily illustrated |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Mitral Valve Surgery Robert S. Bonser, Domenico Pagano, Axel Haverich, 2010-12-25 Part of the Monographs in Cardiac Surgery Series – Introducing ‘basic science into the cardiac operating room’. Fast systematic review of small areas of cardiac surgery including up-to-date information. This will allow more rapid publication than the alternative cardiac surgery ‘tomes’. This entry into the series will provide readers with a complete review of the current understanding in mitral valve surgery and include extensive details on the diagnosis and surgical management of patients with mitral valve disease. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: New Approaches to Aortic Diseases from Valve to Abdominal Bifurcation Ion C. Tintoiu, John A. Elefteriades, Adrian Ursulescu, Malcolm John Underwood, Ionel Droc, 2017-11-15 New Approaches to Aortic Disease from Valve to Abdominal Bifurcation provides a complete look at aortic valve diseases from all points of view, including etiology, physiopathology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The book offers new insights into the aortic valve and pathology based on evidence of current diagnostic methods, treatments and post-surgery evolution. Content is split into three distinct parts for ease of reference, including an overview of aortic pathology, diagnostic evaluations methods, and treatments. Also included are guidelines and future research directions, making this a must-have volume for all cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who address significant issues in this topic area. - Present pathophysiological sequences that are shown in correlation with histological details - Includes detailed clinical examinations and the value of the initial assessment using chest X-ray, echocardiography, angiography, CT angiography and magnetic resonance, etc. - Provides conventional descriptions of surgical techniques that are entirely detailed, along with long-term results and possible complications |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Core Topics in Cardiothoracic Critical Care Kamen Valchanov, Nicola Jones, Charles W. Hogue, 2018-07-05 A fully updated new edition designed specifically for those working within the high-pressure environment of cardiothoracic intensive care. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Cancer-Associated Thrombosis Alok A. Khorana, Charles W. Francis, 2007-09-26 Showcasing the expertise of top-tier specialists who contributed to the newly released guidelines for the care of thrombosis in cancer patients, this exciting guide was written and edited by members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology panel, (ASCO), on the prevention and treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis, among others, and provides |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques E-Book Frank W. Sellke, Marc Ruel, 2018-01-31 Get expert, step-by-step guidance on a wide variety of both open and interventional cardiac surgical techniques. Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques, 2nd Edition, helps you expand your surgical repertoire and hone your skills with a vividly illustrated, easy-to-navigate text and pearls and pitfalls throughout. This revised atlas covers the surgical procedures you need to master, including minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, aortic dissection, and much more. - Seven brand-new chapters cover Hybrid Coronary Revascularization, Aortic Valve Repair Techniques, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery, Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Approaches and Techniques to Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, and Pulmonary Endarterectomy. - Multiple new contributing authors offer a fresh perspective in their areas of expertise. - A consistent chapter format guides you quickly from surgical anatomy and preoperative considerations through operative steps and postoperative care. - Online videos highlight key stages of surgical procedures. - More than 400 full-color images, line drawings, and intraoperative photographs clearly depict the step-by-step progression of procedures. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Heart Valve Disease Jose Zamorano, Patrizio Lancellotti, Luc Pierard, Philippe Pibarot, 2019-11-12 This book provides a state-of-the-art description of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of valvular heart disease (VHD). With an aging population, the incidence and complexity of VHD has markedly increased and the introduction of transcatheter valve therapies have revolutionized the management of these frequent and serious cardiovascular diseases. The development of percutaneous valve interventions has revolutionized the management of VHD (or has dramatically changed its management) Heart Valve Disease: State of the Art is dedicated to provide up-to-date knowledge to clinical and interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular imagers and cardiac surgeons. It provides state-of-the-art information for the health-care professional working in heart valve clinics, heart teams, and centers of excellence that specialize in managing patients with heart valve disease. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Heart and Neurologic Disease , 2021-02-23 The Handbook of Clinical Neurology series volumes provide comprehensive summaries of recent research on the brain and nervous system as they relate to clinical neurology. Cardiac disorders and diseases may often co-occur with, or cause, subsequent neurological disorders. Heart and Neurologic Disease identifies the top cardiac diseases and disorders most likely to have neurological disorders, how they will present, and how they are best treated. It identifies the mechanisms of action explaining why the conditions co-occur, and what clinicians should look for symptom wise, and how risk may be assessed. Coverage includes genetic cardiac disorders, cardiac trauma, surgery, infection, disease, and arrhythmia. - Identifies the top cardiac diseases and disorders most likely to have neurological complications - Specifies how the neurological complication will present and advance and how it should be treated - Discusses the mechanism of action—why the two conditions co-occur - Includes genetic conditions, trauma, surgery, infection, disease, arrythmias, and more - Covers prevention and risk assessment |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Antithrombotic Therapy Richard C. Becker, Dan J. Fintel, David Green, 2004 Clinical application of antithrombotic therapy in both arterial disease (acute coronary syndromes, acute MI, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation) and venous disease (venous thromboembolic disease and pulmonary embolism). Results of major clinical trials and their implications for clinical practice are reviewed. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Etienne Aliot, 2011-08-31 Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Edited by Etienne Aliot, MD, FESC, FACC, FHRS Chief of Cardiology, Hôpital Central, University of Nancy, France Michel Haïssaguerre, MD Chief of Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, France Warren M. Jackman, MD Chief of Electrophysiology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, USA In this text, internationally recognized authors explore and explain the advances in basic and clinical electrophysiology that have had the greatest impact on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Designed to assist in patient care, stimulate research projects, and continue the remarkable advances in catheter ablation of AF, the book covers: the fundamental concepts of AF, origin of signals, computer simulation, and updated reviews of ablation tools the present practical approaches to the ablation of specific targets in the fibrillating atria, including pulmonary veins, atrial neural network, fragmented electrograms, and linear lesions, as well as the strategies in paroxysmal or chronic AF or facing left atrial tachycardias the special challenge of heart failure patients, the impact of ablation on mortality, atrial mechanical function, and lessons from surgical AF ablation Richly illustrated by numerous high-quality images, Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation will help every member of the patient care team. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Medical Management of the Surgical Patient E-Book Geno J. Merli, Howard H. Weitz, 2008-04-08 This practical handbook delivers complete, to-the-point, evidence-based guidance on the preoperative, perioperative, and post-operative medical care of surgical patients. Each chapter focuses on a particular area of clinical concern, with concise presentations of pathophysiology, assessment and management options, the latest drug treatment information, and essential information on risk stratification and quality improvement. The result is an invaluable source on the management of surgical patients with co-existing medical problems that may be affected by surgery, as well as how to approach medical complications that may occur during or following surgical procedures. Comprehensive discussions at the beginning of each chapter emphasize consultation in surgical patient management. A concise, bulleted format lets you absorb key information at a glance. Extensively updated chapters. Easy-to-read tables present key information on each disorder, including classification, causes, risk factors and indexes, drug treatment information, mortality rates, laboratory findings, and postoperative complications. Recommendations accompanied by an assessment of the quality of supportive evidence, including randomized controlled trials, population based reviews, and consensus guidelines. A topical index takes you immediately to the answers you need. A new, smaller design makes the book easy to carry with you anywhere. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Mitral Valve Disease Marian I. Ionescu, Lawrence H. Cohn, 1985 |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Advanced Therapy in Cardiac Surgery Kenneth L. Franco, Edward D. Verrier, 2003 Advanced Therapy in Cardiac Surgery - Second Edition This second edition of Advanced Therapy in Cardiac Surgery presents state-of-the-art techniques and an in-depth review of cardiac surgery from the leading authorities. Each of the 62 succinct chapters represents the personal treatment protocols of the experts. The Advanced ...... |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty Tsung O. Cheng, 1992 |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Guidelines for Antithrombotic Therapy Jack Hirsh, 2008-01-01 Includes a new chapter addressing the management of patients who are treated with anti-coagulants or anti-platelet drugs Provides a detail summary to each chapter, documenting the therapeutic recommendations Updates on important clinical trials since last edition |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Tissue Heart Valves Marian I. Ionescu, 1979 |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Stentless Bioprostheses Tirone E David, Hans A Huysmans, Stephen Westaby, 2004-11-23 This text is divided into seven sections covering the applications, uses, effects and designs of stentless bioprostheses. The three opening chapters describe the paediatric applications of stentless bioprostheses, with reference to aortic valve replacement and right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction Chapters in the second section discuss the use of stentless bioprostheses in the mitral position. The following two sections discuss different aspects of the clinical outcomes of stentless bioprostheses and the fifth section has seven chapters on haemodynamics and left ventricular function. The final sections cover the topics of implantation techniques and the design and construction of stentless bioprostheses. The second edition is updated and enhanced and is Illustrated in full colour. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Office Practice of Neurology Martin A. Samuels, Steven K. Feske, 2003 This comprehensive text is the perfect clinical resource, offering quick access to all of the information needed to provide out-patient neurologic care. It focuses on the common and chronic problems that require long-term management, and provides step-by-step guidance on the decision-making process. Readers will find an expanded section on multiple sclerosis as well as updated and revised information in every section, including all of the latest studies and their results. Plus, a table at the beginning of each chapter summarizes the authors' approaches to diagnosis and management. Features contributions from more than 200 authors, representing a wide spectrum of specialists in neurology and related fields. Covers the major problems that any practicing neurologist might encounter, including those that may be rare. Presents a wealth of useful clinical information with enough comprehensive coverage on the difficult, long-term, and complicated disorders. Features an expanded section on multiple sclerosis, with in-depth discussions on the clinical issues surrounding the disease. Discusses the latest molecular genetic studies, including new information on the progressive ataxias · Alzheimer's disease · Huntington's disease · mitochondrial disorders · and familial stroke and headache syndromes. Reports on the results of recent clinical studies on asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis and symptomatic carotid endarterectomy. Includes the latest methods for treating stroke · seizures · multiple sclerosis · migraine · Parkinson's disease · amyotrophic lateral sclerosis · and Alzheimer's disease. Presents a summary table at the beginning of each chapter, highlighting the authors' approaches to various problems of diagnosis and management. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Applied Pharmacokinetics William E. Evans, Jerome J. Schentag, William J. Jusko, 1992 The Third Edition of Applied Pharmacokinetics remains the gold standard by which all other clinical pharmacokinetics texts are measured. Written by leading pharmacokinetics researchers and practitioners, this book is the most advanced kinetics reference available. All chapters have been extensively updated or completely rewritten for this edition, and six new chapters have been added on pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetic considerations in the obese, dietary influences on drug disposition, zidovudine, and corticosteroids. Each chapter is tightly focused on the most important concepts and issues. Chapters on specific drugs are organized in a consistent format for quick, easy information retrieval. Major subheadings include Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Clinical Application of Pharmacokinetic Data, Analytical Methods, and Prospectus. |
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| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Replacement Cardiac Valves Endre Bodnar, Robert Frater, 1991 |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Koda-Kimble and Young's Applied Therapeutics Brian K. Alldredge, Robin L. Corelli, Michael E. Ernst, 2012-02-01 Rev. ed. of: Applied therapeutics: the clinical use of drugs / edited by Mary Anne Koda-Kimble ... [et al.]. 9th ed. c2009. |
| blood thinner for mechanical heart valve: Three-dimensional Echocardiography Navin Chandar Nanda, Roberto M. Lang, 2007 |
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In selecting the optimal anticoagulation for patients with a mechanical heart valve it is important to balance the risk of bleeding, the need for bridging …
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Valve replacement surgery: • Bioprosthetic valve – you will need to take blood thinner medication for 3 months or as directed by your …
FAQs for Anticoagulation Clinics: Lowered INR 1.5
A: The On-X Aortic Valve is the only mechanical valve with FDA and CE approval clinically proven safe with less blood thinner (warfarin).1 The …
Antithrombotic Therapy Considerations in Mechani…
Cardiac valve replacement can be performed either as a traditional open-chest surgery that can last for hours, or via a transcatheter procedure in …
Apixaban Versus Warfarin for Mechanical Heart Valve T…
apixaban has comparable efficacy to warfarin for thromboprophylaxis of mechanical heart valves. Sixteen swine were implanted with a bileaflet …
