Cardiovascular Disorders Sourcebook

Author Sandra J. Judd

Publisher Omnigraphics

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eBook

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Author

Sandra J. Judd

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Edition

5

Copyright

2014

ISBN13

9780780813106

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

College Freshman - College Senior

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TBD

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Overview

Cardiovascular Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition, provides information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular concerns specific to men, women, children, and minority populations are also discussed.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Understanding Cardiovascular Risks and Emergencies.
2: How the Heart Works.
3: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disorders.
4: Conditions that Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disorders.
5: Aging and Cardiovascular Risk Factors.
6: Recent Research Regarding Cardiovascular Disease Risks.
7: Research Regarding Genetics and Heart Disease.
8: Warning Signs of Cardiovascular Emergencies.
9: What to Do in a Cardiac Emergency.
10: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
11: Automated External Defibrillators.
12: Heart Disorders.
13: Problems with the Heart's Blood Supply.
14: Angina.
15: Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction).
16: Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
17: Cardiogenic Shock.
18: Cardiomyopathy.
19: Heart Failure.
20: Arrhythmias.
21: Heart Valve Disease.
22: Heart Murmurs.
23: Infectious Diseases of the Heart.
24: Cardiac Tumors.
25: Blood Vessel Disorders.
26: Atherosclerosis.
27: Carotid Artery Disease.
28: Stroke.
29: Aortic Disorders.
30: Disorders of the Peripheral Arteries.
31: Peripheral Venous Disorders.
32: Vasculitis.
33: Cardiovascular Disorders in Specific Populations.
34: Cardiovascular Disease in Children.
35: Cardiovascular Disease in Men.
36: Cardiovascular Disease in Women.
37: Cardiovascular Disease in Minority Populations.
38: Diagnosing Cardiovascular Disorders.
39: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease.
40: Blood Tests Used to Diagnose Cardiovascular Disorders.
41: Electrocardiogram (EKG).
42: Echocardiography.
43: Carotid Ultrasound.
44: Holter and Event Monitors.
45: Stress Testing.
46: Tilt Table Testing.
47: Coronary Angiography.
48: Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT).
49: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
50: Coronary Calcium Scan.
51: Nuclear Heart Scan.
52: Heart Biopsy.
53: Intracardiac Electrophysiology Study.
54: Treating Cardiovascular Disorders.
55: Medications for Treating Cardiovascular Disorders.
56: Procedures to Treat Narrowed or Bloc
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