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Aortic Regurgitation

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edited by Jan Vojacek, Pavel Zacek, Jan Dominik. --Cham: Springer , c2018.

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This title is a comprehensive resource of aortic regurgitation suitable for both the novice and experienced practitioner. Detailed attention is given to the recently growing field of aortic valve-sparing surgery and aortic valve repair. Guidelines are also provided for general practitioners on how to treat patients after various aortic procedures. Also included are many operative photos, original medical illustrations and schematics. Aortic Regurgitation synthesizes current knowledge of aortic …

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Other Authors: Vojacek, Jan; Zacek, Pavel; Dominik, Jan

Responsibility: edited by Jan Vojacek, Pavel Zacek, Jan Dominik

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2018

Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 305 p.) : 297 illus., 288 illus. in color

ISBN: 9783319742137; 9783319742120 (print ed.); 9783319742144 (print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Aortic Valve Insufficiency; Cardiology

Specialty: Cardiology

Abstract: This title is a comprehensive resource of aortic regurgitation suitable for both the novice and experienced practitioner. Detailed attention is given to the recently growing field of aortic valve-sparing surgery and aortic valve repair. Guidelines are also provided for general practitioners on how to treat patients after various aortic procedures. Also included are many operative photos, original medical illustrations and schematics. Aortic Regurgitation synthesizes current knowledge of aortic valve repair into an easy-to-follow, illustration-rich text. It is therefore an indispensable guide suitable for use by cardiologists and trainees in cardiology, cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers, general practitioners and radiologists. .

Contents: Foreword -- Terminology and list of abbreviations -- Intermezzo I: Leonardo -- Clinical and surgical anatomy of the aortic root -- Living anatomy of the aortic root -- Intermezzo II: Eponyms related to aortic regurgitation -- Functional anatomy of the aortic valve and dynamics of the aortic root -- Congenital anomalies of the aortic valve -- Intermezzo III: Dominic John Corrigan (1802Çô1880) -- Aortic regurgitation: from diagnosis towards indication -- Connective tissue disorders -- Echocardiography of the aortic valve -- Intermezzo IV: Alfred de Musset (1810Çô1857) -- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the aortic valve and ascending aorta -- Therapy -- Intermezzo V: Lincoln sign -- Longterm results of aortic valve replacement and repair -- Intermezzo VI: Taliesin Golesworthy, the inventor of treatment of his own disease -- Recommendations for out-patient care after aortic valve surgery.

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Location: Online

Don't call me nuts! : coping with the stigma of mental illness

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Corrigan, Patrick. --Tinley Park, IL: Recovery Press , 2001.

Call Number: HM 1131 C825d 2001

Location: Nova Scotia Hospital; Halifax Infirmary

Call Number: HM 1131 C825d 2001

Author: Corrigan, Patrick

Other Authors: Lundin, Robert

Place of Publication: Tinley Park, IL

Publisher: Recovery Press

Date of Publication: 2001

Physical Description: 456 p.

ISBN: 096747941X

Subjects (MeSH): Mentally Ill Persons; Stereotyping; Social Isolation; Social Adjustment; Social Work, Psychiatric

Format: Book

Location: Nova Scotia Hospital; Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 2

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Handbook of clinical nutrition and stroke

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Mandy L. Corrigan, Arlene A. Escuro, Donald F. Kirby, editors. --New York, NY: Humana Press , c2013.

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Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Stroke is a comprehensive reference on nutrition for the multidisciplinary team caring for stroke patients. Targeting physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical dietitians, and advanced allied health and medical students, this volume provides an introduction on the different types of stroke, associated risk factors, and uniquely featured global perspectives on stroke. In addition to discussing stroke risk factors, the book expands upon treatment and management…

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Other Authors: Corrigan, Mandy L; Escuro, Arlene A; Kirby, Donald F

Responsibility: Mandy L. Corrigan, Arlene A. Escuro, Donald F. Kirby, editors

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Humana Press

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxix, 310 p. : 33 ill., 23 ill. in color)

Series: Nutrition and Health

Series Title: Nutrition and health (Totowa, N.J.)

ISBN: 9781627033800

Subjects (MeSH): Cerebrovascular Disorders - Handbooks; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Cerebrovascular Disorders - prevention & control

Subjects (LCSH): Medicine; Food science; Nutrition; Family medicine; Personal health and hygiene; Neurology; Emergency medicine

Abstract: Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Stroke is a comprehensive reference on nutrition for the multidisciplinary team caring for stroke patients. Targeting physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical dietitians, and advanced allied health and medical students, this volume provides an introduction on the different types of stroke, associated risk factors, and uniquely featured global perspectives on stroke. In addition to discussing stroke risk factors, the book expands upon treatment and management from the acute care setting through rehabilitation, captures the lifespan of patients affected by stroke, and discusses the progression of the nutrition care plan. Containing the most up-to-date, evidence based information currently available, Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Stroke is a valuable resource for clinicians working with the stroke population.

Contents: Epidemiology of Stroke -- Types of Strokes -- Stroke Risk Factors -- Perspectives and Approach to Stroke Prevention and Therapy -- Diabetes Mellitus Prevention and Treatment -- Hypertension/Hyperlipidemia/Hyperhomocysteinemia and Nutrition Approaches -- Obesity and Stroke -- Pediatric/Adolescent Stroke -- Stroke in Younger and Older Adults -- Medical Management of Stroke -- Malnutrition in Stroke -- Fluid and Electrolyte Management -- Nutrition Support -- Enteral Access -- Dysphagia in Stroke -- Stroke Nursing Care -- Stroke Rehabilitation -- Ethical Issues in Stroke Patients -- Suggested Stroke Related Resources for the Practitioner and Patient -- Index.