Cardiovascular Pathology (Relié)

Much progress and change has occurred in our understanding of cardiovascular diseases and therapeutic approaches to deal with these conditions. Cardiovascular Pathology, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive and contemporary treatise of the pathology of cardiovascular diseases, combining presentations of the detailed pathology of cardiovascular diseases coupled with discussions of contemporary insights into the etiology and pathogenesis of these conditions.
In the fourth edition, the Editors achieve this goal of comprehensive and contemporary coverage with a logical division of the subject matter into 20 chapters. Special emphasis is placed on the genetics and molecular biology of the diseases and advances in therapeutic approaches. New chapters address : expanded coverage of the normal heart and blood vessels ; molecular and genetic mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases ; congenital heart disease, including surgical interventions leading to prolonged survival ; toxins and forensic aspects of cardiovascular pathology ; pathobiology of heart failure, which has become increasingly prevalent as patients survive initial episodes of various types of heart disease ; contemporary therapies for heart failure including pharmacological therapies and interventions for circulatory support ; heart valve substitution with mechanical and tissue prostheses, and interventions and devices for coronary artery disease, vascular disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias ; cardiac transplantation and current diagnosis of rejection.
Key Features : serves as a contemporary, all-inclusive guide to cardiovascular pathology for clinicians and researchers, as well as clinical residents and fellows of pathology, cardiology, cardiac surgery, and internal medicine ; in-depth coverage-of all major cardiovascular disease processes, including atherosclerosis and other diseases of large vessels, systemic and pulmonary blood vessels, ischemic heart disease, myocardial diseases, valvular heart disease, pericardial diseases, and tumors of the cardiovascular system ; each chapter provides comprehensive coverage including : Definition, Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis/Genetics, Light and Electron Microscopy/Immunohistochemistry, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment and Potential Complications ; contains 400+ full-color illustrations and an online image collection to facilitate research, study, and lecture slide creation.
Cardiovascular Pathology, Fourth Edition provides a unique combination of details of pathologic anatomy essential for pathologists involved in the evaluation of cardiovascular specimens and cardiovascular diseases, coupled with information of broad interest for anyone interested in the natural history and therapeutic advances in the cardiovascular field. The content of the book also makes clear that cardiovascular pathologists will continue to have an important role in defining the impact òf new therapeutic approaches on the outcomes of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
The ultimate goal is to advance knowledge of all aspects of cardiovascular disease in order to enhance prevention and reduce the morbidity and mortality for patients with these highly prevalent conditions.