A Colour Atlas Of Cardiac Pathology

This colour atlas presents clinicians with the latest techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders. Divided into sections dedicated to a specific area of the heart, each topic begins with discussion on normal anatomy, function and pathology. Diseases and disorders associated with that region are then described in depth. Both well established and emerging device-based therapies are covered, as well as cutting edge imaging techniques including 3D echocardiography, 4D MRI, optical coherence tomography, and ECG mapping. American and European practice guidelines for the management of specific cardiovascular diseases are also summarised. Edited by Houston-based specialist, Glenn N Levine, and with contributions from more than 150 internationally recognised cardiovascular experts, this comprehensive manual contains more than 3000 digital images covering gross and microscopic pathology, schematic figures and numerous tables and flow charts. A DVD ROM illustrating imaging results is also included. Key points Presents latest techniques for diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases Includes more than 3000 digital images and diagrams, and a DVD ROM Summarises American and European guidelines for management of specific disorders Internationally recognised author team, led by Houston-based Glenn N Levine

With a full and informative text and over 400 colour illustrations, this atlas shows both gross and microscopic pathological appearances. There are also angiograms, illustrations using the new technique of echocardiography, and line drawings where appropriate. Each illustration is accompaniedby a detailed description. This fully illustrated monograph gives the practising pathologist, as well as the pathologist-in-training and clinician, a close insight into the pathological aspects of cardiovascular disease.

The objective of this Atlas is to contribute to the knowledge of morphological findings of the main cardiovascular diseases among the various specialists who deal with people affected of heart diseases: cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons, clinical and forensic pathologists, coroners, sports medicine doctors. The interest in cardiovascular pathology, neglected for years in many countries, is increasing worldwide and we are witnessing the revitalization of a discipline, which, in collaboration with clinicians, is making great contributions to the fight against heart diseases and sudden-unexpected deaths. This atlas of cardiovascular diseases is the result of close collaboration between Spanish specialists in cardiology and in cardiovascular pathology and describes the clinical and pathologic features (gross and histopathologial) of major cardiovascular diseases in adults, especially those acquired, but also treat relevant congenital anomalies. This book contains 635 images, 78 tables and graphics distributed in 12 chapters across the spectrum of diseases that can be found in each of the structures of the cardiovascular system (aorta, pulmonary vessels, coronaries, valves, myocardium, pericardium and conduction system). The coordinated work of forensic pathologists from different cities in Spain and cardiologists (primarily from the Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro de Madrid) has assembled in all chapters their two worlds (forensic pathology and cardiology) to achieve a practical work with the aim to serve as a practical tool for multiple specialists.

Pathology in general is closely linked with clinical medi cardiographic changes may be desired and therefore a cine and in cardiovascular pathology this interdepend short section has been included on cutting the heart ence is, perhaps, greater than in most other specialities. according to conventionally used echocardiographic In recent years great advances in investigatory proce planes. dures have taken place, including the examination of The heart can only react to physiological changes or fresh endomyocardial tissue obtained by bioptome, per damage in a limited way and therefore a separate chapter mitting not only clinico-pathological correlation but also on hypertrophy and dilatation and another chapter deal examination at histochemical and ultrastructural levels. ing with changes in the endocardium, which reflect hae Angiography has gained wider usage and two-dimen modynamic alteration and may additionally show sional echocardiography is no longer the preserve of diagnostic features, are also included. Degeneration to specialized units. Percutaneous coronary transluminal gether with changes in connective tissue and ischaemic angioplasty is a relatively new approach to relieving heart disease are separately presented. Atherogenesis, obstructive coronary artery disease. Cardiac pathology recognition of myocardial infarction and the earliest mor has therefore moved apace, providing not only a back phological changes discernible at histochemical and ground to clinical manifestations but also visual proof for ultrastructural levels of investigation, which are within other investigations such as immunology and virology. the scope of modern routine laboratories, are empha Such investigations have played an essential role in sized.

The second edition of Practical Cardiovascular Pathology provides an essential text and colour atlas helping all general pathologists to identify a wide range of cardiovascular conditions rapidly and accurately in both their diagnostic and autopsy work.With many new conditions explained, and numerous new illustrations, the second edition of this hi