Ophthalmology and Immunology

This book covers Right Ventricular Physiology, Adaptation, and Failure in congenital and acquired heart disease. Inspired by the 3rd International RV Symposium, it compiles contributions from leaders in the field, recognizing the increasing importance and substantial advances in research regarding the right ventricle (RV) for both paediatric cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons.

A manual intended to cover the three essential components of the new surgical approach: the technological aspects, the basic endoscopic surgical skills, and the operative techniques. Focuses on endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. Includes 378 figures in 561 separate illustrations.

A practical guide detailing the management and treatment of pterygium.

A workbook and preparatory review module focusing on cardiovascular critical care topics. Content includes describing cardiovascular anatomy and function, hemodynamic assessment, evaluating and devising treatment strategies for cardiogenic shock using pharmacotherapy (vasopressors/inotropes), and recognizing the options for and roles of mechanical circulatory support (MCS, VAD) and heart transplantation for critically ill patients.

  Ebook Info Published: Number of pages: Format: PDF File Size: 35.59 MB Authors: Chun K. Kim Description After 30 years, Obstetrics: Normal and Problem...

This volume is the fourth European Respiratory Monograph (ERM) devoted to respiratory medicine in children. It covers critical areas of paediatric lung physiology, including the assessment and standardisation of noninvasive infant lung function testing, analysis of wheezing disorders, early detection of bronchial asthma, and research into lung growth influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

This handbook, part of the Current Practices in Ophthalmology series, aims to cover the latest clinically relevant developments and advances in the management of ophthalmic disorders, focusing on the cornea through a case-based approach. It is designed to bridge the gap between journals and standard texts, serving as a go-to reference guide for residents, fellows-in-training, generalist ophthalmologists, and specialists.

This is a case-based guide to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR), which is considered the gold standard for evaluating biventricular volumes, function, and non-invasive tissue characterization (e.g., detection of oedema, fibro-fatty replacement, and scars). The book covers indications, contraindications, and advantages of CMR, and is essential for cardiologists and new cardiologists in training.

A clinical handbook providing essential reference information and normal ranges for various immunological markers, including serum immunoglobulins, complement components, antibacterial antibodies, specific IgE grades, and lymphocyte subsets.

A comprehensive review of fundamental human medical physiology, often used by medical students and healthcare professionals for study and reference.

A comprehensive surgical reference detailing step-by-step procedures, operative approaches, and anatomical landmarks essential for complex head and neck operations, focusing on the upper aerodigestive tract, thyroid, and major salivary glands.

  Ebook Info Published: 2015 Number of pages: Format: PDF File Size: 6.34 MB Authors: Fleur Cantle, Consultant Emergency Medicine Description Providing the inside track on...