Cardiac Assist Devices
1. Auflage Juli 2002
468 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
In the last two decades, tremendous strides in the field of
mechanical support have extended the lives of countless sufferers
of congestive heart failure, who total close to 1% of the US
population. This technology has saved the lives of patients with
acute heart failure due to heart attacks, dilated cardiomyopathies
and post-cardiotomy shock and sustained patients with end stage
congestive heart failure until a precious donor organ has become
available for transplantation. In an attempt to address the growing
imbalance between demand and supply of donor hearts, and armed with
great hope and excitement, investigators are now examining these
devices as potential alternatives to cardiac transplantation.
This book describes in detail the historical evolution, current
knowledge, and future trends in the field of mechanical circulatory
support. It will be of greatest interest to cardiologists,
circulatory physiologists, cardiac anaesthesiologists, critical
care physicians, cardiac surgeons, and other healthcare
professionals who are challenged daily with the care of patients
with acute and chronic heart failure.
"Cardiac Assist Devices fills an important need by covering a fast-growing field in cardiac medicine and surgery." (Texas Heart Institute Journal)
"Drs. Goldstein and Oz have put their names to a landmark book in the field of mechanical cardiac support. They have drawn 70 authors together, each well known in this field and each recognized for their contribution to this rapidly developing service. These authors represent the historical breadth and world's experience of this fascinating subject.... All those in the field will want access to it and because of its quality will want to own it. All those who wish to comment on this subject will be better informed by reading it. And those who just wish to be aware of what is going on in the arena of mechanical assistance of the failing heart will thoroughly enjoy the authoritative read." (Perfusion)
"This book is invaluable to the practicing cardiac surgeon and cardiologists who deal with patients who may require cardiac support devices." (Current Surgery)
"This book is an excellent reference for this highly specialized field of cardiology." (Pediatric Cardiology)
Mehmet Cengiz Oz, known professionally as Dr. Oz, is a Turkish American television personality, cardiothoracic surgeon, Columbia University professor, pseudoscience promoter, and author.
