Sudden Cardiac Death
Past, Present and Future
Published on 1. January 1997
Book
Hardback
440 pages
978-0-87993-666-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Committee on Sudden Cardiac Death of the American Heart Association, and the Councils on Clinical Cardiology, Nursing and Basic Science have joined together to produce this landmark text. It takes a truly multidisciplinary approach to the diagnoses and management of patients at high risk for life-threatening dysrhythmias, superbly presenting the pathophysiological, diagnostic and pharmacological aspects of patient management and is well complemented by an in- depth review of research on patient and family responses to the illness and its treatment. Two features make this book of particular value: its focus on innovative approaches to achieve optimal outcomes; and its appropriateness for a diverse range of medical professionals. This book will be much appreciated both as a reference and textbook for nurses, physicians, investigators and students who are seeking cutting-edge reviews in virtually every area related to sudden cardiac death.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
84
Dimensions
Height: 152 mm
Weight
981 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87993-666-2 (9780879936662)
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Content
1. Sudden Cardiac Death: Magnitude of the Problem; 2. Epidemiology of Sudden Cardiac Death: Emerging Strategies for Risk Assessment and Control; 3. Substrate-Trigger Interactions: Role of Ventricular Repolarization; 4. Drug and Metabolic Factors in Sudden Death; 5. The Nature of Activation During Ventricular Fibrillation; 6. Temporal Patterns of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias: Insights from the Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator; 7. The Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death - Prospective Identification of the Problem. Noninvasive and Invasive Techniques for Risk Stratification; 8. Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring Advances; 9. Use of Heart Rate Variability in Special Populations; 10. Overview of Medical and Surgical Treatment Modalities: Pharmacology; 11. Ablative Therapy for Ventricular Tachycardia in Chronic Coronary Artery Disease; 12. Device Therapy and Evolution; 13. Prospects for Gene Therapy of Sudden Cardiac Death: The Inherited Long-QT Syndrome as a Model; 14. CPR Training for Families of Patients at High Risk for Sudden Death; 15. Public Access Defibrillation; 16. Quality-of-Life Issues in Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Death Entering Treatment; 17. Coping and Behavioral Responses; 18. Lifestyle and Ethical Issues: Driving and Occupational Aspects; 19. Cognitive Dysfunction After Sudden Cardiac Arrest; 20. Sudden Cardiac Death: Moral Responsibilities of the Patient and the Healthcare Provider; 21. Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Testing and Training; 22. Innovative Approaches: A Psychosocial Therapy for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors; 23. Impact of Managed Care; Index