Valvular heart disease

The study of valvular heart disease has progressed rapidly over the past two decades. The understanding of etiology and natural history, the precision of noninvasive assessment, and the surgical and interventional management of valve disease have all improved dramatically. Coupled with an appreciation of physiologic principles, thoughtful interviews and physical exam, current technology allows clinicians to characterize all types of valve lesion. In addition, evolving techniques in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, guided by quantitative outcome analysis, have reduced the morbidity and mortality of these procedures. Reflecting all the above and evidence-based medical practice, the authors aim to provide a concise and straightforward guide to the recognition and management of valvular heart disease, complemented by current guidelines and abundant high quality images. It will be a valuable reference for all involved in the care of patients with valvular heart disease, including cardiologists in practice and training, young hospital doctors, general physicians, cardiac nurse specialists, and medical students

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Contents Preface Glossary 1 Approach to the patient 2 Cardiac murmurs 3 Prevention of valvular heart disease 4 Aortic stenosis 5 Chronic aortic Regurgitation 6 Acute aortic regurgitation 7 Mitral stenosis 8 Mitral valve prolapse 9 Chronic mitral regurgitation 10 Acute mitral regurgitation 11 Pulmonic stenosis 12 Pulmonic regurgitation 13 Tricuspid stenosis 14 Tricuspid regurgitation 15 Mixed single valve disease 16 Multiple valve disease 17 Infective endocarditis 18 Drug induced valvular heart disease 19 Prosthetic heart valves 20 Pregnancy and valvular heart disease 21 Valvular heart disease in the elderly 22 Quality improvement in valvular heart disease Index