Principles and Practice of Clinical Medicine in Asia
Second Edition of Textbook of Clinical Medicine for Asia
2nd Edition
Published on 21. October 2002
Book
Hardback
1000 pages
978-962-356-030-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a new and improved revision of "The Textbook of Clinical Medicine for Asia". It is ideal as a standard medical text for students and physicians in Asia, as well as a reliable resource for physicians and researchers involved in treating Asians in the West. The book aims to outline approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that are common to the region or its people. Each chapter includes an introduction to the basic concepts and current status in medical specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and rheumatology. The chapters are based on local practice and regional expertise with statistics and experience unique to the Asia-Pacific region. Thus the book reflects the knowledge and experience of the disease patterns in the region.
This book is a new and improved revision of "The Textbook of Clinical Medicine for Asia". It is ideal as a standard medical text for students and physicians in Asia, as well as a reliable resource for physicians and researchers involved in treating Asians in the West. The book aims to outline approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that are common to the region or its people. Each chapter includes an introduction to the basic concepts and current status in medical specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and rheumatology. The chapters are based on local practice and regional expertise with statistics and experience unique to the Asia-Pacific region. Thus the book reflects the knowledge and experience of the disease patterns in the region.
This book is a new and improved revision of "The Textbook of Clinical Medicine for Asia". It is ideal as a standard medical text for students and physicians in Asia, as well as a reliable resource for physicians and researchers involved in treating Asians in the West. The book aims to outline approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that are common to the region or its people. Each chapter includes an introduction to the basic concepts and current status in medical specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and rheumatology. The chapters are based on local practice and regional expertise with statistics and experience unique to the Asia-Pacific region. Thus the book reflects the knowledge and experience of the disease patterns in the region.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
400 illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
1814 gr
ISBN-13
978-962-356-030-6 (9789623560306)
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Content
Chapter 1 Cardiology 1.1 Introduction to Cardiology1.2 Cardiac Investigations and Interventions1.3 Hypertension1.4 Coronary Artery Disease1.5 Rheumatic Fever, Valvular Heart Disease and Infective Endocarditis1.6 Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies1.7 Cardiac Arrhythmias and Pacemakers1.8 Congenital Heart Disease in Adults1.9 Diseases of the Aorta1.10 Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Thromboembolism1.11 Cardiac Emergencies and Management Chapter 2 Respiratory Medicine 2.1 Introduction to Respiratory Medicine2.2 Asthma2.3 Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease2.4 Respiratory Failure2.5 Pneumonia2.6 Tuberculosis2.7 Pulmonary Neoplasms2.8 Sleep Apnoea Syndrome2.9 Interstitial Lung Disease2.10 Diseases of the Pleura and the Mediastinum2.11 Bronchiectasis Chapter 3 Gastroenterology 3.1 Introduction to Gastroenterology3.2 Diseases of the Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum3.3 Diseases of the Small and Large Intestines3.4 Gastrointestinal Bleeding3.5 Hepatitis3.6 Diseases of Gallbladder, Biliary Tract and Pancreas3.7 Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension3.8 Malignant Disease of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 4 Nephrology 4.1 Introduction to Nephrology4.2 Primary and Secondary Glomerulonephritis4.3 Acute Renal Failure4.4 Chronic Renal Failure4.5 Renal Replacement Therapy: Dialysis and Transplantation4.6 Common Electrolyte Disorders4.7 Acid-base Disorders4.8 Urinary Tract Infection4.9 Hypertension and Renal Disease4.10 Diabetic Nephropathy4.11 Miscellaneous Diseases of the Kidney Chapter 5 Endocrinology 5.1 Introduction to Endocrinology5.2 Diabetes Mellitus5.3 Thyroid Disorders5.4 Disorders of Calcium Metabolism5.5 Disorders of the Adrenal Glands5.6 Diseases of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary5.7 Reproductive Endocrinology5.8 Hyperlipidemia Chapter 6 Hematology6.1 Introduction to Hematology6.2 Anemia: Iron, B12 and Folate Deficiency6.3 Hemolytic Anemia6.4 Management of Infections in Neutropenic and Immunocompromised Patients6.5 Myeloproliferative Disorders: Myelodysplasia and Leukemia6.6 Lymphoproliferative Disorders: CLL, Lymphoma and Myeloma6.7 Transfusion Medicine6.8 Hemostasis, Thrombosis and Coagulopathy Chapter 7 Rheumatology 7.1 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus7.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis7.3 Seronegative Spondyloarthritis7.4 Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis7.5 System Sclerosis7.6 Gout7.7 Systemic Vasulitides7.8 Osteoarthritis Chapter 8 Neurology 8.1 Introduction to Neurology8.2 Cerebrovascular Disease8.3 Epilepsy and Syncope8.4 Movement Disorders and Parkinsonism8.5 Disorders of Cranial Nerves and Spinal Cord8.6 Neuromuscular Diseases8.7 Infections of the Nervous System Chapter 9 Geriatrics 9.1 Physiological Changes with Age9.2 Common Presentation of Medical Problems in Old Age9.3 Common Diseases and Conditions9.4 Functional Aspects9.5 Nutrition9.6 Organization of Services for the Elderly Chapter 10 Dermatology 10.1 Introduction to Dermatology10.2 Eczema10.3 Psoriasis10.4 Skin Infections10.5 Skin Malignancies10.6 Blistering Diseases10.7 Cutaneous Manifestations