Aortic Dissection and Related Syndromes / Edition 1

by Ragavendra Baliga, Christoph A. Nienaber, Eric M. Isselbacher, Kim A. Eagle

Overview

Aortic dissection affects approximately two in ten thousand individuals and can be fatal. This state-of the-art publication is a result of the combined efforts of participants from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD). The book has been divided into sections. Each chapter provides a succinct overview of the current clinical literature and incorporates illustrations for further explanation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387360003
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	12/18/2006
Series:	Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine , #260
Edition description:	2007
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Features.- Epidemiology of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Dissection, Intramural Hematoma, and Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers.- Pathophysiology of Acute Aortic Syndromes.- Aortic Dissection: Clinical Presentation.- Imaging Methods.- Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Aortic Dissection.- CT Evaluation of Aortic Dissection.- Role of MRI in the Diagnosis of Aortic Dissection.- Initial Treatment.- Medical Therapy and Acute Surveillance.- Endovascular Therapy in Aortic Pathology.- Cardiovascular Surgery in the Initial Treatment of Aortic Dissection and Acute Aortic Syndromes.- Subsequent Follow-Up and Treatment.- Long-Term Medical Therapy in Aortic Dissection.- Acute Aortic Syndromes: Surveillance with Imaging.- Evaluation and Management of Special Subsets.- Operation for Acute Aortic Dissection in the Octogenarian Patient.- Genetic Disorders Associated with Aortic Dissection.- Aortic Intramural Hematoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Evolution.- Evaluation and Management of Traumatic Aortic Lesions.- Future Frontiers.- Future Directions of Aortic Dissection.- Vascular Surgical Options.- Prevention of Aortic Dissection.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Arindam Banerjee, M.D.(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This is a well-organized, comprehensive review of aortic dissection.
Purpose: The purpose is to contribute to a better understanding of aortic dissection and to stimulate research in this area.
Audience: The book targets clinicians and researchers involved in the management of patients with cardiovascular disorders and requires in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and aorta. Familiarity with CT, MRI, and echocardiography also is needed.
Features: Logically organized into six sections, the book covers pathophysiology/clinical features, imaging, treatment, follow-up/surveillance, special subsets, and future. The section on imaging is excellent, due to helpful illustrations and explanations of actual CT, MRI, and echocardiogram images.
Assessment: This is an easy-to-read, comprehensive review of aortic dissection and is a useful resource for those interested in this disorder.

Doody's Review Service

From the reviews: “This is a well-organized, comprehensive review of aortic dissection. … The book targets clinicians and researchers involved in the management of patients with cardiovascular disorders. … This is an easy-to-read, comprehensive review of aortic dissection and is a useful resource for those interested in this disorder.” (Arindam Banerjee, Doody’s Review Service, December, 2009)

From the Publisher

Reviewer:This is an easy-to-read, comprehensive review of aortic dissection and is a useful resource for those interested in this disorder.
Description:
Purpose:This is a well-organized, comprehensive review of aortic dissection.
Audience:The purpose is to contribute to a better understanding of aortic dissection and to stimulate research in this area.
Features:The book targets clinicians and researchers involved in the management of patients with cardiovascular disorders and requires in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and aorta. Familiarity with CT, MRI, and echocardiography also is needed.
Assessment:Logically organized into six sections, the book covers pathophysiology/clinical features, imaging, treatment, follow-up/surveillance, special subsets, and future. The section on imaging is excellent, due to helpful illustrations and explanations of actual CT, MRI, and echocardiogram images.