Textbook of Clinical Hemodynamics (2^nd Ed.)

A highly clinical focus and clear, vibrant illustrations make Textbook of Clinical Hemodynamics, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Michael Ragosta, the resource of choice for accurately analyzing hemodynamic waveforms generated in cardiac catheterization labs. This easy-to-use, disease-oriented reference-ideal for physicians, nurses, and technicians-offers the unparalleled detail and visual support you need for interpreting the findings you encounter in practice. New coverage throughout keeps everyone on the cardiac team up to date with the latest concepts and skills, ensuring more effective monitoring and treatment of patients with cardiac disease.

1. INTRODUCTION TO HEMODYNAMIC ASSESSMENT IN THE CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY

2. NORMAL WAVEFORMS, ARTIFACTS AND PITFALLS

3. CARDIAC OUTPUT AND SHUNTS

4. MITRAL VALVE DISORDERS

5. AORTIC VALVE DISEASES

6. HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AND RELATED CONDITIONS

7. RIGHT-SIDED HEART DISORDERS

8. PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AND RELATED DISORDERS

9. PERICARDIAL DISEASE AND RESTRICTIVE MYOCARDIAL DISEASES

10. LEFT-VENTRICULAR HEMODYNAMICS, HEART FAILURE, AND SHOCK

11. CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

12. CORONARY AND PERIPHERAL ARTERY HEMODYNAMICS

APPENDIX 1HEMODYNAMIC EQUATIONS AND FORMULAS