Overview

Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While the past 40 years have brought major progress in cardiac valve repair and replacement, there remain large patient populations that do not receive such therapies. This, in turn, implies a great need for future basic, applied, and clinical research and, ultimately, therapeutic developments. Heart Valves is a state-of-the-art handbook dedicated to: 1) cardiac valve anatomy, 2) models for testing and research methods; 3) clinical trials; and 4) clinical needs and applications.

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Author:   Paul A. Iaizzo ,  Richard W. Bianco ,  Alexander J. Hill ,  James D. St. Louis
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2013 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   7.863kg
ISBN:  

9781461461432

ISBN 10:   146146143
Pages:   429
Publication Date:   16 February 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783031255403
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I - ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, CONGENITAL DEFECTS, and DISEASE.- The anatomy and function of the atrioventricular valves.- The anatomy and function of the semilunar valves.- Congenital heart defects that include cardiac valve abnormalities.- Acquired valve disease and processes.- Part II - VALVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.- History of heart valve repair.- Heart valve disease.- Advanced 3D imaging and transcatheter valve repair/ implantation.- Transcatheter mitral repair and replacement.- Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation: the first transcatheter valve.- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation.- Tissue engineered heart valves.- Part III - TESTING AND REGULATORY ISSUES.- In vitro testing of heart valve substitutes.- Numerical methods for design and evaluation of prosthetic heart valves.- Animal models for cardiac valve research.- The use of isolated heart models and anatomic specimens as means to enhance the design and testing of cardiac valve therapies.- Successful development and regulatory approval of replacement cardiac valves.- Clinical trial requirements for cardiac valves.- Index.

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From the reviews: This is a practical book that offers a comprehensive review of the history, research, and clinical applications of cardiac valve surgery. ... This is an excellent source of information for all practitioners in the field. ... The tables, pictures, and illustrations add to the experience, and the references are comprehensive and very useful. This is welcome companion book in the field of valve surgery. It is both detailed and comprehensive, and offers a unique perspective on the nuances of valve research. (Michael Bates, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2013)

From the reviews: This is a practical book that offers a comprehensive review of the history, research, and clinical applications of cardiac valve surgery. ... This is an excellent source of information for all practitioners in the field. ... The tables, pictures, and illustrations add to the experience, and the references are comprehensive and very useful. This is welcome companion book in the field of valve surgery. It is both detailed and comprehensive, and offers a unique perspective on the nuances of valve research. (Michael Bates, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2013)

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