Forthcoming Cardiology Books

Forthcoming Books

1. Endothelium

   Molecular Aspects of Metabolic Disorders

   Edited by Ayse Basak Engin, Atilla Engin

   The function and life span of endothelial cells have a large impact upon the quality and expectancy of an individual's life. During low perfusion, the adaptation of different cells to hypoxia precipitate the aggressive progression of diseases. Although the clinical studies have convincingly shown...

   To Be Published June 4th 2013 by CRC Press
2. Practical Phlebology

   Venous Ultrasound

   By Joseph Zygmunt, Olivier Pichot, Tracie Dauplaise

   This latest volume in the Practical Phlebology series, Practical Phlebology: Venous Ultrasound is authored by three of the leading world experts in phlebology. The book provides the trainee or practicing phlebologist with the ideal illustrative guide to the latest procedures in venous ultrasound....

   To Be Published July 1st 2013 by CRC Press
3. Making Sense of Echocardiography

   A Hands-on Guide, Second Edition

   Edited by Andrew R Houghton

   Series: Making Sense of

   Building on the success of the first edition, Making Sense of Echocardiography provides an unrivalled, up-to-date, accessible, and clearly written overview of echocardiography, one of the most useful and powerful diagnostic tools in the assessment of cardiac function. This practical hands-on text...

   To Be Published July 7th 2013 by CRC Press
4. Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

   Edited by Dimitris Tousoulis, Christodoulos Stefanadis

   The establishment of precise and reliable biomarker tests for the early stages of cardiovascular disease is of great importance and can be the cornerstone in the prevention of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Furthermore, some biomarkers may provide important information concerning the...

   To Be Published July 14th 2013 by CRC Press
5. Kidney

   Toxicological Assessment

   Edited by Sang Geon Kim

   This book bridges the gap between advances in basic biology and chemistry and technological applications in the field of toxicity assessments. 10 chapters describe major areas of progress in the laboratory and clinic. In the first section, the aspects of cellular organelles are discussed. In the...

   To Be Published August 14th 2013 by CRC Press
6. Tresch and Aronow's Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly, Fifth Edition

   Edited by Wilbert S. Aronow, Jerome L. Fleg, Michael W. Rich

   Series: Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology

   With advances and breakthroughs in modern medicine that are allowing people to live longer, the number of older adults in this country will continue to grow exponentially over the next several decades. Cardiologists, geriatricians, and other clinicians caring for the elderly will require—at the...

   To Be Published August 20th 2013 by CRC Press
7. Neuropsychology of Cardiovascular Disease

   2nd Edition

   Edited by Shari R. Waldstein, Merrill F. Elias

   Cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most westernized nations – confers risk for stroke, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. In the first edition of this volume, it was demonstrated that even among stroke and dementia-free persons, several traditional...

   To Be Published September 14th 2013 by Psychology Press
8. Integrative Treatment of Hypertension

   A Clinical and Mechanistic Approach

   By Joel A. Blush

   This book provides practical hands-on advice on the use of alternative methods of hypertension treatment. It describes mechanisms of high blood pressure and hypertension, common causes of hypertension, and standard medications used to treat the disease and their side effects. The book details...

   To Be Published October 1st 2013 by CRC Press
9. Mechanobiology of the Endothelium

   Edited by Helim Aranda-Espinoza

   The endothelium is an excellent example of where biology meets physics and engineering. It has to convert mechanical forces into chemical signals to maintain homeostasis and even more, the endothelium controls the immune response, drug delivery through the vasculature, and cancer metastasis. Basic...

   To Be Published October 14th 2013 by CRC Press
10. Comprehensive Surgical Management of Congenital Heart Disease, Second Edition

    By Richard A Jonas

    The management of congenital heart disease has changed dramatically over the last decade and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. More than ever before, contemporary practice requires a collaborative effort by a large healthcare team comprising not only congenital cardiac surgeons but also...

    To Be Published November 6th 2013 by CRC Press