Prosthetic Valvular Disease
Prosthetic Valvular Disease Lawrence Lazar and James Thomas There are two major classes of prosthetic valves, mechanical and bioprosthetic (Fig. 36.1). Each specific valve within these groups has unique features…
Cardiovascular Physiology: Flow–Volume Loops
Cardiovascular Physiology: Flow–Volume Loops Ashley M. Lewis and Michael D. Faulx Understanding the factors that influence myocardial performance in normal and pathophysiologic states is essential for the cardiology boards. Myocardial…
Cardiac Neoplasms
Cardiac Neoplasms Michael Samara and Brian P. Griffin Primary cardiac tumors are rare occurring with a prevalence ranging from 0.001% to 0.03% in unselected autopsy series. Metastatic involvement of the…
Fundamentals of Doppler Echocardiography
Fundamentals of Doppler Echocardiography Andrew C.Y. To and L. Leonardo Rodriguez BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ULTRASOUND Sound waves are mechanical vibrations produced by a source that are transmitted through a medium…
Cardiovascular Drug Interactions
Cardiovascular Drug Interactions Michael A. Militello Drug interactions occur when the combination of two or more medications alters the pharmacokinetic parameters or changes the pharmacologic response of either drug. These…
Carotid Disease
Carotid Disease Amar Krishnaswamy and Mehdi Shishehbor Carotid atherosclerotic disease is an important cause of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Diagnosis is made using ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic…
Pregnancy and Heart Disease
Pregnancy and Heart Disease Amanda R. Vest, Anjli Maroo, and Russell E. Raymond Approximately 2% of pregnancies are complicated by maternal heart disease. In North America, congenital heart disease is…
Unstable Coronary Syndromes
Unstable Coronary Syndromes Gus Theodos, Anthony A. Bavry, and A. Michael Lincoff TERMINOLOGY AND OVERVIEW The current approach to unstable or acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) recognizes a heterogeneous clinical spectrum…
Nuclear Cardiac Imaging: A Primer
Nuclear Cardiac Imaging: A Primer Richard C. Brunken Nuclear cardiac imaging contributes significantly to the care of patients with known or suspected heart disease. Recent innovations in instrumentation and the…
Nuclear Stress Testing
Nuclear Stress Testing Richard C. Brunken and Santosh Oommen Nuclear cardiac imaging has become an integral component of the clinical practice of cardiology over the last several decades. Myocardial perfusion…
