Diagnosis and Management of Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyISBN: 978-1-4051-1732-6
Hardcover
528 pages
April 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
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Edited by Dr. Barry J. Maron, a world authority on HCM, and with
major contributions from all of the international experts in this
field, this book provides a single comprehensive source of
information concerning HCM. Recent advances in the field are
discussed, including the importance of left ventricular outflow
tract obstruction, the use of implantable defibrillators for the
prevention of sudden death in young people, definition of the
genetic basis for HCM and its role in clinical diagnosis and risk
stratification, the development of more precise strategies for
assessing the level of risk for sudden death among all patients
with HCM, and the evolution of invasive interventions for heart
failure symptoms, such as surgical management and its alternatives
(alcohol septal ablation and dual-chamber pacing).
Key Features:
- Contributions from all experts in the field, representing diverse viewpoints regarding this heterogeneous disease and related issues in athletes
- Information to dispel misunderstandings regarding issues associated with HCM and cardiovascular disease in athletes
- The only comprehensive source of information available on the topic