A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, their families and interested physicians /
Maron, Barry J. 1941-
A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, their families and interested physicians / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg. - Third edition. - 1 online resource
Preceded by: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / by Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg. 2nd ed. 2006.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)? -- Historical perspective and names -- How common is HCM? -- What is the cause of HCM? -- Structure of the heart -- Heart function in HCM -- Left ventricular outflow obstruction -- When does HCM develop? -- Gender and race -- What are the symptoms of HCM? -- How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used? -- Other tests that may be useful in assessing HCM in selected patients -- Inaccurate diagnosis -- General outlook for patients with HCM -- Complications of HCM -- Special considerations : athletes and sports activities -- Treatments for HCM -- Special considerations for implantable defibrillators -- Obstructive sleep apnea and HCM -- Gene therapy and stem cells -- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) -- HCM as a chronic disease : is a cure available? -- Are you newly diagnosed? -- Adapting psychologically to HCM -- Family screening -- What about having children? Pregnancy and delivery -- Routine medical care -- Community screening for HCM -- Community outreach -- Driving -- Traveling -- Military service -- Social security benefits -- Family and medical leave act -- Health insurance -- Life insurance -- Students -- HCM centers -- Support and advocacy groups (HCMA) -- What research is being conducted? -- The 36 most frequently asked questions about HCM that are addressed to the HCMA by patients, caregivers, and family members.
9781118725498 1118725492 9781306191111 1306191114 9781118725528 1118725522 9781118725535 1118725530
550362 MIL
Myocardium--Diseases
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Patient Education as Topic
Electronic books
Popular Work
WG 280 / M354 2014
A guide to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : for patients, their families and interested physicians / Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg. - Third edition. - 1 online resource
Preceded by: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / by Barry J. Maron, Lisa Salberg. 2nd ed. 2006.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)? -- Historical perspective and names -- How common is HCM? -- What is the cause of HCM? -- Structure of the heart -- Heart function in HCM -- Left ventricular outflow obstruction -- When does HCM develop? -- Gender and race -- What are the symptoms of HCM? -- How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used? -- Other tests that may be useful in assessing HCM in selected patients -- Inaccurate diagnosis -- General outlook for patients with HCM -- Complications of HCM -- Special considerations : athletes and sports activities -- Treatments for HCM -- Special considerations for implantable defibrillators -- Obstructive sleep apnea and HCM -- Gene therapy and stem cells -- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) -- HCM as a chronic disease : is a cure available? -- Are you newly diagnosed? -- Adapting psychologically to HCM -- Family screening -- What about having children? Pregnancy and delivery -- Routine medical care -- Community screening for HCM -- Community outreach -- Driving -- Traveling -- Military service -- Social security benefits -- Family and medical leave act -- Health insurance -- Life insurance -- Students -- HCM centers -- Support and advocacy groups (HCMA) -- What research is being conducted? -- The 36 most frequently asked questions about HCM that are addressed to the HCMA by patients, caregivers, and family members.
9781118725498 1118725492 9781306191111 1306191114 9781118725528 1118725522 9781118725535 1118725530
550362 MIL
Myocardium--Diseases
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Patient Education as Topic
Electronic books
Popular Work
WG 280 / M354 2014
