Sex differences in Cardiac Diseases
eBook - ePub

Sex differences in Cardiac Diseases

Pathophysiology, Presentation, Diagnosis and Management

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Sex differences in Cardiac Diseases

Pathophysiology, Presentation, Diagnosis and Management

About this book

Significant biological differences exist between men and women that contribute to sex-specific differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, response to therapy, and prognosis. It is essential for clinicians to be cognizant of these sex-specific differences in order to reduce the disparity in diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases in both genders.Sex Differences in Cardiac Disease provides a timely review of the contemporary data on these sex-specific differences in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management of cardiovascular diseases that fills a void for clinicians in practice and training. With contributions from renowned experts in the field and guideline writers, the text provides a state-of-the-art review of each topic encompassing the full spectrum of CVD in men and women. Sex-specific guideline-based recommendations are highlighted when available. Tailored to meet the needs of the busy clinicians and researchers, this text provides concise practical data to care for men and women at risk for or with CVD. The book serves as an essential resource for researchers, cardiologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and respective trainees who treat men and women with CVD. - Provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art text written by internationally renowned experts in the field of CVD disease, serving as an indispensable resource for clinicians and researchers - Enables the reader to understand the sexual dimorphism in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of the full spectrum of cardiovascular issues including ischemic heart disease, valvular disorders, arrhythmias, and heart failure - Provides a concise evidence-based practical review of medical topics, with key points and eye-catching visual infographics to meet the needs of the busy clinicians, policy makers and researchers

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Yes, you can access Sex differences in Cardiac Diseases by Niti R. Aggarwal,Malissa J. Wood in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Sciences biologiques & Cardiologie. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2021
Print ISBN
9780128193693
eBook ISBN
9780128193709
Topic
Sciences biologiques
Subtopic
Cardiologie

Table of contents

  1. Title of Book
  2. Cover image
  3. Title page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contributors
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Section I: Introduction
  11. Section II: Epidemiology and Prevalence
  12. Section III: Ischemic Heart Disease
  13. Chapter 3 Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
  14. Introduction
  15. Chapter 4 Acute Coronary Syndrome
  16. Chapter 5 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
  17. Chapter 6 Interventions in Ischemic Heart Disease
  18. Chapter 7 Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
  19. Chapter 8 Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
  20. Chapter 9 Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Disease
  21. Section IV: Heart Failure
  22. Section V: Valvular Heart Disease
  23. Section VI: Arrhythmias
  24. Section VII: Vascular Disease
  25. Section VIII: Congenital Heart Disease
  26. Section IX: Pregnancy-Related Heart Disease
  27. Section X: Cardiac Disorders Unique or More Specific to Women
  28. Section XI: Psychological Health in CVD
  29. Section XII: Pharmacotherapy Considerations in Men and Women
  30. Section XIII: Current Challenges, Opportunities, and Next Steps for Clinicians
  31. Index