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OverviewInterstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad category of lung diseases that includes more than 150 disorders characterized by scarring or fibrosis of the lungs. In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Disease: A Clinical Guide, renowned experts provide a state-of-the-art overview of the problems seen by physicians in the clinical management of ILDs. Divided into two sections, the first part provides and update on general issues and introduces both interstitial lung disease and associated pulmonary hypertension. A detailed analysis of the pathology of the various interstitial lung diseases is also provided. The second part addresses specific categories of disease. Bronchiolitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and other conditions are covered, and the use of inspiratory and expiratory high resolution CT scan is discussed as well. This important new text is an invaluable resource for the practicing physician who must be aware of the broad and troubling manifestations of interstitial lung disease. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert P. Baughman , Roberto G. Carbone , Giovanni BottinoPublisher: Humana Press Inc. Imprint: Humana Press Inc. Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781617377235ISBN 10: 1617377236 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 10 December 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsGeneral Principles.- Interstitial Lung Disease: Introduction.- Pulmonary Hypertension in Interstitial Lung Disease.- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: Genetics, Pathobiology, Diagnosis, and Management.- Lung Pathology.- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.- Specific Lung Disorders.- Bronchiolar Disorders.- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.- Connective Tissue Disease and Vasculitis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease.- Pulmonary Hypertension in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.- Occupational Interstitial Lung Disease Update.- Sarcoidosis.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |