Cardiovascular Hemodynamics An Introductory Guide /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Anwaruddin, Saif. (Editor), Martin, Joseph M. (Editor), Stephens, John C. (Editor), Askari, Arman T. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Totowa, NJ : Humana Press : Imprint: Humana Press, 2013.
• Series: Contemporary Cardiology
• Subjects: Medicine.; Emergency medicine.; Internal medicine.; Cardiology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Emergency Medicine.; Internal Medicine.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-195-0

A basic understanding of cardiovascular physiology is essential for optimal patient care.� This practical book provides a concise tutorial of all the essential aspects of cardiovascular hemodynamics and the techniques used to assess cardiovascular performance.� A high-yield reference, this book is r...

Table of Contents:

• Preload
• Afterload
• Contractility
• Cardiac Output
• Key clinical findings
• Echocardiography
• CT/MRI
• Cardiac Catheterization  RHC/LHC
• Tamponade
• Constriction / Restriction.-Valvular Heart Disease
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
• Intracardiac Shunts
• Shock
• Coronary Hemodynamics.