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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195073959

ISBN-139780195073959

eBay Product ID (ePID)47572

Product Key Features

Number of Pages376 Pages

Publication NameInfective Endocarditis

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1996

SubjectGeneral, Cardiology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorJohn L. Brusch

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight31 Oz

Item Length6.4 in

Item Width9.5 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN95-006079

Reviews"This useful reference work deserves a place in the libraries of clinicians with patients whom infective endocarditis has either been suspected or confirmed. The cost of the book is an attractive feature."--Annals of Internal Medicine, "A delectation to be savored by anyone with an interest in infectiousdisease, cardiology, or the history of medicine....Each chapter cogently reviewscurrent knowledge, pausing at intervals to identify the historical antecedentsof current concepts and practices....Effectively traces the early history ofendocarditis."--The New England Journal of Medicine, "This book covers the complicated issues of bacterial endocarditis in awell-organized and comprehensive fashion. It is well referenced.... This bookshould be a welcome and frequently used reference for cardiologists andinfectious disease specialists. Rating: ***" -- Doody's Journal, "A delectation to be savored by anyone with an interest in infectious disease, cardiology, or the history of medicine....Each chapter cogently reviews current knowledge, pausing at intervals to identify the historical antecedents of current concepts and practices....Effectively traces theearly history of endocarditis."--The New England Journal of Medicine, " This book would be most useful to clinicians; especially internists,cardiologists, and infectious-disease physicians who need a book such as this toreview the clinical acumen of someone who has a lifetime's experience treatinginfective endocarditis." Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeonsof Canada (vol.29,no.6, 1996), "This book covers the complicated issues of bacterial endocarditis in a well-organized and comprehensive fashion. It is well referenced.... This book should be a welcome and frequently used reference for cardiologists and infectious disease specialists. Rating: ***" -- Doody's Journal, "This useful reference work deserves a place in the libraries ofclinicians with patients whom infective endocarditis has either been suspectedor confirmed. The cost of the book is an attractive feature."--Annals ofInternal Medicine

Dewey Edition20

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.1/2

Table Of Content1. Natural Hist. of Infective Endocarditis Prior to Availability of Antimicrobial Therapy2. Historical Development of Antimicrobial and Surgical Therapy of Infective Endocarditis3. Epidemiology4. Microbio. of Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Correlates -- Gram Positive Organisms5. Microbio. of Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Correlates -- Gram Negative and Other Organisms6. Pathology7. Pathoanatomic, Pathopysiologic and Clinical Correlations8. Clinical Manifestations of Native Valve Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Abusers9. Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis10. Pediatric Endocarditis11. Diagnosis12. Medical Management13. Surgical Management14. Propylaxis15. Experimental Models

SynopsisProviding a thorough examination of this disease that causes valvular infection, Infective Endocarditis covers all aspects from the pre-antibiotic era to the current problems of prosthetic valve endocarditis, endocarditis associated with intravenous drug abusers, and the treatment of multiply resistant organisms. The first chapters cover the history of infective endocarditis, from the 15th-Century to the advent of modern antibiotic and surgical therapy for valvular infection. Chapters on epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and pathology serve as grounding for the clinical aspects of the disease. Key chapters on clinical correlations, clinical manifestations, diagnosis (including a complete discussion of the use of echocardiograpy), and medical and surgical treatment of endocarditis provide a comprehensive approach to patient care.

LC Classification NumberRC685.E5W45 1996