Advanced Heart Failure: from Pathophysiology to Clinical management, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics (Volume 17-4) (The Clinics: Internal Medicine, Volume 17-4)

By Giuseppe Pacileo MD, Francesco Grigioni MD; PhD, Daniele Masarone MD; PhD, Luciano Potena MD
This issue of Heart Failure Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Giuseppe Pacileo, Daniele Masarone, Francesco Grigioni and Luciano Potena, will cover key topics in Advanced Heart Failure: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Management. This issue is one of four issues selected each year by our series consulting editor, Dr. Eduardo Bossone. Topics discussed in this issue include (but are not limited to): Pathophysiology of advanced heart failure: what I need to know for clinical management?, Advanced heart failure: definition, epidemiology and clinical course, Echocardiography in advanced heart failure: beyond diagnosis, Disease modifier drugs in patients with advanced heart failure: How to optimize their use?, Congestion in patients with advanced heart failure: Assessment and treatment, Inotropes in patients with advanced heart failure: Not only palliative care, Cardiac resynchronization therapy and cardiac contractility modulation in patients with advanced heart failure: How to select the right candidate?, Mitral and tricuspid valves percutaneous repair in patients with advanced heart failure: Panacea, or Pandora’s box?, Left ventricular assist device: Indication, timing and management, Listing criteria for heart transplant: Role of cardiopulmonary exercise test and of prognostic scores, Right heart catheterization in patients with advanced heart failure: when to perform, how to interpreter?, Advanced heart failure in special population: Cardiomyopathies, Advanced heart failure in special population: Pediatric age, Advanced heart failure in special population: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and Treatment of advanced heart failure: What future holds?.

Advanced heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a complex disease where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. As a result, patients with advanced heart failure experience a wide range of symptoms that significantly affect their quality of life. Fortunately, advances in medical technology and research enable clinicians to improve the management and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure. In this context, the book ‘Advanced Heart Failure: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Management’ provides valuable insights for clinicians who are seeking up-to-date information on the latest clinical advances in the field.

The book is a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical course, and current management options available for advanced heart failure. The authors of this book are highly experienced in the field of advanced heart failure and comprise Giuseppe Pacileo, MD; Francesco Grigioni, MD; PhD, Daniele Masarone, MD; PhD, and Luciano Potena, MD. They have done an excellent job of providing a clinically focused review of the current understanding of advanced heart failure and the latest management strategies based on current practice and research.

The book covers a wide range of topics relevant to advanced heart failure, including pathophysiology, diagnostic tools, and advanced management strategies such as inotropes, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the topic, followed by an in-depth analysis of the most current research and practical guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and management.

The book features several highlights that make it stand out and be an essential resource for clinicians worldwide. First, the authors of individual chapters provide valuable insights into emerging diagnostic tools for advanced heart failure patients, such as non-invasive methods like echocardiography. Second, the book covers the latest technologies and therapeutic strategies available for treating patients with advanced heart failure, providing actionable information for clinical practice. Finally, the book gives an in-depth understanding of disease-modifying therapies for advanced heart failure, providing clinicians with valuable insights into emerging pharmacological therapies.

In addition to being a useful resource for clinicians, the book also serves as an educational resource for students and researchers who seek an in-depth understanding of advanced heart failure and its management.

Overall, ‘Advanced Heart Failure: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Management’ is an outstanding resource for clinicians who manage patients with advanced heart failure. It provides an in-depth review of the latest clinical advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of advanced heart failure. The book is well-written by experienced authors in the field, making it an excellent resource for students and clinicians. If you have advanced heart failure patients in your practice, this book is a must-read.

Ordering the book or video is easy, and it can be found in most bookstores or online retailers. It is available in eBook digital, which has 240 pages that are easy to read. The ISBN-10 is 0323897169, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323897167. This book is undoubtedly an excellent investment to remain knowledgeable on emerging topics in advanced heart failure. So act now and order your copy today!

Product Details

• Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on advanced heart failure, providing actionable insights for clinical practice.
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier (October 7, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323897169
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323897167