Main description:

This book provides a review of the most recent advances in drugs and devices used for the treatment of heart failure, helping clinicians select the best evidence-based therapy for patients.

Beginning with an introduction to the most up to date understanding of the pathophysiology of heart failure, the following chapters provide detailed discussion on different therapeutic techniques.

Written by experienced cardiologists from San Francisco and Philadelphia, this useful guide features numerous ECG charts, illustrative diagrams and tables.

Key points

Review of advances in drugs and devices for treatment of heart failure
Comprehensive update of pathophysiology of heart failure
Written by experienced cardiologists from the USA
Includes numerous ECG charts, diagrams and tables

Contents:

Renewed Understanding of the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
New Diuretics in Heart Failure
Guideline-Based Standard Therapy for Heart Failure: The Role of RAAS Blockers and Beta Blockers
Emerging Role of Aldosterone Receptor Blockers in Heart Failure
Inotropic Therapy for Heart Failure: Past, Present, and Future
Hospitalization for Heart Failure: Pathophysiology, Classification, and Management Considerations
Traditional Mechanical Support
Percutaneous Mechanical Support
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Sudden Cardiac Death and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
Atrial Arrhythmias in Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
Heart Failure