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From Editor’s Desk Perhaps in no other situation a physician experiences the same magnitude of agony and ecstasy as while attending an emergency. Though initially one tends to be ‘down in the dumps’ after being unsuccessful in a case or being euphoric over a successful management of a dire emergency, in due course one develops an attitude of equanimity. This attitude is essential so that our own emotions do not affect our management plans. I have chosen two aphorisms in Medicine, ‘Primum non nocere’ and ‘Primum succurere’. While attending to a patient, if we are not able to cure him or relieve him it is excusable but we have to do our best not to harm the patient in the process...
Handbook of Interventions for Structural Heart and Peripheral Vascular Disease is a comprehensive and highly illustrated resource for cardiologists, featuring the latest available treatment modalities and discussion on future developments. Divided into six sections, the book begins with a history of peripheral vascular interventions, with further sections on the evaluation of peripheral vascular disease, structural heart diseases, peripheral vascular interventions, aorta, and recent advances in the field. Topics covered across the book’s 35 chapters include clinical presentation, imaging required for planning surgical procedures, selection of equipment, various surgical techniques, intraoperative pitfalls and possible complications. Over 340 illustrations and tables, including 282 full colour images, enhance this essential resource for practising cardiologists wishing to remain up to date in the field of vascular intervention. Key Points Comprehensive, up to date resource for cardiologists Discussion on the latest available treatment modalities Anticipates future trends in vascular intervention 344 illustrations and tables (including 282 full colour images)
For the past 50 years, the Association of Physicians of India (API) has been regularly publishing the API Textbook of Medicine. The Edition 10 was released in 2015 and now we have the Edition 11. This book will meet the needs of the medical students and practicing clinicians. This book contains up-to-date information about the physiological, pathological, biological and clinical aspects of diseases with special stress laid on their Indian features and information collected from available Indian data. The book therefore is truly “Made in India”, but “Global” in perspective. The theme of the book is “from bedside to the bench to clinical management of cases”. All the latest advances have been incorporated in this book and the contents have been modified and made as contemporary as possible.
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. It can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness and a patient may be aware of noticeable heart palpitations, where the heart feels like it is pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for a few seconds or, in some cases, a few minutes (NHS Choices). This comprehensive guide presents clinicians with the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Divided into seven sections, the book covers clinical spectrum, diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, interventions, and new technologies used in its treatment and prevention. Compl...
This new edition has been fully revised to bring trainees and practitioners up to date with the latest developments in the management of medical emergencies and intensive care, with an emphasis on cardiac care. The book covers major medical emergencies in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, central nervous system, metabolic medicine and rheumatology. A new chapter has been added on post-operative care after cardiac surgery. Presented in an easy to read format, this practical guide includes numerous tables and graphs, with further reading suggestions for each topic. Key points Fourth edition presenting latest developments in management of medical emergencies and intensive care New chapter on post-operative care after cardiac surgery Includes numerous tables and graphs Previous edition published in 2010
The API (Association of Physicians of India) Textbook of Medicine consists of 28 sections across two comprehensive volumes covering a wide range of medical disorders. Fully revised and with 1588 images, illustrations and tables, this new edition has many new chapters on topics including nanotechnology and nano-medicine, and clinical approach to key manifestations. Each section is dedicated to a different medical phenomenon, including clinical pharmacology, endocrinology, dermatology, infectious diseases and nutrition. Also included is online access to teaching modules for teachers and students, questions and answers, an atlas/image bank, echocardiography and video EEG and common medical procedures with voice over.
This is the tenth edition of the authoritative API Textbook of Medicine, completely revised, updated and expanded, with 28 brand new chapters. The textbook is comprised of two volumes, divided into 29 sections. Beginning with an introduction to the practice of medicine, and a disease profile and epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases, each subsequent section covers a separate medical specialty. The second section on ‘Clinical Approach to Key Manifestation’ has been expanded with six new chapters, including the appropriate selection of imaging modalities. Other new topics in this edition include advanced cardiac life support system, life-style changes in the management...