Full Description
Authoritative, comprehensive and definitive, Pulmonary Circulation builds on the success of its previous two editions by providing practising respiratory physicians with a highly-ordered, unique reference work on the structure, function and pathophysiology ofthe pulmonary circulation.New for the third edition:Thoroughly revised with comprehensive coverage from diagnosis and clinical evaluationof pulmonary hypertension, to imaging techniques, disorders and treatmentA new truly global team of expert editors, authors and key opinion leaders provide awealth of detail on the latest developments and issuesNew chapters, such as: paediatrics, critical care, special environments including highaltitude and underwaterMore quality chapters, authors, illustrations with thorough and thoughtful referencingmake this book a contemporary essential reference textPulmonary Circulation remains an essential resource for pulmonary hypertension specialists and should prove invaluable in all respiratory, cardiac and intensive care units.
Contents
The Function of the Normal Pulmonary Circulation & Right HeartPulmonary vascular functionRight heart functionPathophysiology & Pathology of Pulmonary Vascular DiseasePathology of pulmonary vascular diseaseHypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and hypertensionPulmonary vascular remodeling & pathobiology of pulmonary hypertensionClinical Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension: Diagnosis & ManagementClinical featuresImaging: EchocardiographyImaging: Chest radiography, ventilation/perfusions cintigraphy and computed tomographyImaging: Emerging modalities (MR , PET and others)Exercise testing and pulmonary hypertension: Six minute walk testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testingBlood biomarkersCardiac catheterisation of patients with pulmonary hypertensionAn integrated approach to the diagnosis and clinical management of pulmonary hypertensionDisorders Associated with Pulmonary HypertensionClassification and clinical features of pulmonary hypertensionIdiopathic and heritable pulmonary hypertension: Introduction to pathophysiology & clinical aspectsGenetics of pulmonary arterial hypertensionPulmonary hypertension related to appetite suppressantsPulmonary hypertension associated with portal hypertensionPulmonary arterial hypertension related to HIV infectionPulmonary hypertension associated with congenital systemic to pulmonary shuntsHemolysis-associated pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell disease and thalassemiaPulmonary hypertension in pregnancyDrug and Non Drug Treatment of Pulmonary HypertensionConventional medical therapies: general measures, supportive treatments and calcium channel blockersProstacyclins: intravenous, subcutaneous, inhaled and oralInhaled nitric oxide and nitric oxide donorsEndothelin receptor antagonistsThe nitric oxide and cyclic guanosine monophosphate pathwayCombination therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertensionStem cell therapyNovel antin-proliferative strategiesSurgical Treatment of Pulmonary HypertensionLung transplantationAtrial septostomy and other interventional proceduresPulmonary endarterectomyAn integrated approach to the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertensionPulmonary Hypertension due to Capillary or Post Capillary diseasePulmonary hypertension secondary to left heart failurePulmonary veno-occlusive diseasePulmonary capillary hemangionmatosisPulmonary Hypertension Associated with Disorders of the Respiratory System and/or HypoxemiaPulmonary hypertension due to chronic hypoxic lung disease COPD and ILDPulmonary circulation in obstructive sleep apneaAn integrated approach to treatment of pulmonary hypertension due to hypoxic lung diseaseOther Important Causes of Pulmonary HypertensionSchistosomiasisAcute and Chronic Pulmonary Thromboembolism, Pulmonary Vascular Tumors and Pulmonary Vasculitis.Diagnosis of acute pulmonary thromboembolismTreatment of acute pulmonary thromboembolismChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertensionPulmonary vascular tumorsPulmonary vasculitisPulmonary Hypertension in PediatricsIdiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension in childrenPulmonary Circulation in Critical CareEffects of mechanical ventilation on the pulmonary circulationEffects of lung injury on the pulmonary circulationPharmacological management of the pulmonary circulation in critically ill patientsPulmonary Circulation in Special EnvironmentsHigh altitude pulmonary hypertensionHigh altitude pulmonary oedemaPulmonary circulation in the underwater environmentDisorders Causing Intrapulmonary ShuntHepatopulmonary syndromePulmonary arteriovenous malformations
