Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease 4th Ed.




Advice on hundreds of complex cases and the latest clinical trials helps professionals avoid life-threatening situations and protect against malpractice claims. Every major syndrome and organ system receives extensive coverage with additional chapters on geriatric and pediatric patients. Over 1,500 up-to-date references direct users to further information on current topics including ischemic heart disease, congestive heart disease, asthma and immune system disfunction.

Chapter 1 - Ischemic Heart Disease Chapter 2 - Valvular Heart Disease Chapter 3 - Congenital Heart Disease Chapter 4 - Abnormalities of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm Chapter 5 - Systemic Hypertension Chapter 6 - Congestive Heart Failure Chapter 7 - Cardiomyopathies Chapter 8 - Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Hypertension Chapter 9 - Pericardial Diseases Chapter 10 - Aneurysms of the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta Chapter 11 - Peripheral Vascular Disease Chapter 12 - Deep-Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Chapter 13 - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chapter 14 - Asthma Chapter 15 - Restrictive Lung Disease Chapter 16 - Acute Respiratory Failure Chapter 17 - Diseases of the Nervous System Chapter 18 - Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract Chapter 19 - Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 20 - Renal Diseases Chapter 21 - Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disturbances Chapter 22 - Endocrine Diseases Chapter 23 - Nutritional Diseases and Inborn Errors of Metalbolism Chapter 24 - Diseases Due to Altered Hemoglobin Concentrations of Structures Chapter 25 - Coagulopathies Chapter 26 - Skin and Musculoskeletal Diseases Chapter 27 - Infectious Diseases Chapter 28 - Cancer Chapter 29 - Diseases Related to Immune System Dysfunction Chapter 30 - Psychiatric Diseases and Substance Abuse Chapter 31 - Diseases Associated with Pregnancy Chapter 32 - Diseases Presenting in Pediatric Patients Chapter 33 - Diseases Associated with Aging

Another excellent book. I use this book on a regular basis to review how some of my pts medical hx can effect my anesthetic. Really excellent for studying for boards as well as exams. I recommended it highly.