Book
Heart disease
Record details
- ISBN: 9780313376061 (hardback)
- ISBN: 0313376069 (hardback)
- ISBN: 9780313376078 (ebook)
- ISBN: 0313376077 (ebook)
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Physical Description:
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xx, 276 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, 2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | History of cardiology : Early concepts of the circulation ; Discovery of the circulation ; Development of quantitative methods in cardiology ; The cardiac examination and invention of the stethoscope ; Research in cardiac physiology ; Development of electrophysiology: Early experimental work, Invention of the electrocardiogram, Clinical applications of the EKG, The artificial pacemaker ; Myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death ; Modern cardiac diagnostic methods ; Interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery ; Other important discoveries -- Structure and function of the heart and circulatory system : Functions of the circulatory system ; Architecture of the heart: The atria, The ventricles, The heart valves, The coronary arteries, The great vessels and the peripheral circulation, The conduction system of the heart, The pericardium, The circulation of blood -- Disorders of coronary circulation : Origins of CAD ; Symptoms of CAD ; Diagnosis of CAD ; Treatment for CAD: Medical treatment, Percutaneous coronary intervention, Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, Lifestyle changes, Coronary artery spasm, Follow-up treatment -- Diseases of the heart valves : The structure and function of valves ; Disorders of the valves ; Causes of valve disease: Aortic valve disease, Pulmonary valve disease, Mitral valve prolapse, Marfan syndrome, Ebstein's anomaly, Rheumatic heart disease, Infective endocarditis, Connective tissue disease, Diet and medications, Radiation therapy ; Symptoms and diagnosis ; Treatment -- |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 672 .D47 2013 | 30775305471261 | General Collection | Available | - |
Library Journal Review
Heart Disease
Library Journal
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There are many mysteries related to the human heart, but it's a cold, hard fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the West. For that reason alone, the latest entry in this series deserves special attention. DeSilva (medicine, Harvard Medical Sch.; cardiologist, Beth Israel Deaconess, Boston) traces the fascinating course of cardiology history, from early concepts about circulation to today's life-saving surgical treatments. He supplies a wealth of detail in lay terms and underscores the importance of disease prevention. A glossary and chronology are provided. VERDICT An intellectual yet accessible narrative on a number-one killer. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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CHOICE_Magazine Review
Heart Disease
CHOICE
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Heart disease continues to be the primary killer in the US, with significant costs related to diagnosis and treatment. Here, DeSilva (Harvard Medical School) provides a timely, well-written, clear, and concise account of the history, current treatment, and future direction for dealing with this condition. The author takes the reader from the Egyptian epoch where medicine and magic were seen as one, to the use of genetics for diagnosing, treating, and possibly preventing heart disease. The layout of the book allows for a superficial look at the subject, or one that takes in all its complexities. The volume consists of 13 tightly written chapters followed by a historical time line and an excellent glossary. Of particular note is chapter 1, "History of Cardiology." The litany of names, discoveries, and leaders associated with developing the field of cardiology whets the appetite for further reading. The following chapters move from the anatomy of the heart to recent developments in imaging, treatment, and prevention. The book, part of the "Biographies of Disease" series, appropriately ends with a look toward the future. Summing Up: Highly recommended. General audiences, lower-division undergraduates and two-year technical program students in health sciences, and health care professionals/practitioners. R. G. McGee Jr. formerly, Walters State Community College
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