Cardiovascular hemodynamics [electronic resource] : an introductory guide /
Anwaruddin, Saif.editor.
Martin, Joseph M.editor.
Stephens, John C.editor.
Askari, Arman T.editor.
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 replete with figures, tracings, tables, and clinical pearls that reinforce the basic tenets of hemodynamics.  From identifying key findings of the patient history and physical exam to correlating hemodynamic tracings with acute clinical presentations, this book arms the reader with the tools necessary to handle any hemodynamic-related situation.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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 replete with figures, tracings, tables, and clinical pearls that reinforce the basic tenets of hemodynamics.  From identifying key findings of the patient history and physical exam to correlating hemodynamic tracings with acute clinical presentations, this book arms the reader with the tools necessary to handle any hemodynamic-related situation.
Cardiology.
Emergency medicine.
Internal medicine.
Cardiology.
Emergency Medicine.
Internal Medicine.
Contemporary cardiology