Mandel Jess, Taichman Darren (eds.) Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Saunders, 2006. — 362 p.Focusing on clinical decision making, this new reference provides current, comprehensive coverage of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and vasculitis, as well as other related health issues. A structured diagnostic approach enables you to determine underlying etiology, then guides you to appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic options, based upon their potential risks and benefits. Over 400 illustrations depict variations of pulmonary hypertension that are essential for successful identification and optimal management outcomes.Functions and control of the pulmonary circulation
The histopathology of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pathobiologic mechanisms of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Genetics of pulmonary hypertension
Classification and prognosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Approach to the patient with pulmonary hypertension
Treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Lung transplantation for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Portopulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension secondary to chronic respiratory disease
Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
Hemolytic anemia associated pulmonary hypertension
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary vascular tumors and malformations
Pulmonary vasculitis
Management of the acutely ill patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pregnancy and pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension in children
High altitude pulmonary edema
Embolism of air, fat, or amniotic fluid
Practical nursing issues in the outpatient management of pulmonary vascular disease
Patient and family perspectives on pulmonary hypertension – Patients and their families