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What is hypoparathyroidism?

Don't overlook your symptoms, learn more about hypopara

by Hypopara Answers ...

Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare disorder, where the body doesn’t produce enough, or any, parathyroid hormone, resulting in blood calcium levels below the normal range. This can cause a number of different symptoms, which can be serious if left untreated. This eBook aims to provide readers with a basic understanding of hypopara and raise awareness of the symptoms associated with it. Further ... Read more

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Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare disorder, where the body doesn’t produce enough, or any, parathyroid hormone, resulting in blood calcium levels below the normal range. This can cause a number of different symptoms, which can be serious if left untreated. This eBook aims to provide readers with a basic understanding of hypopara and raise awareness of the symptoms associated with it. Further
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Living with hypoparathyroidism

Don't overlook your symptoms, learn more about hypopara

by Hypopara Answers ...

Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare condition, which can often be difficult to manage. This informative eBook gives readers an insight into what it is like to live with hypopara after diagnosis. It provides helpful tips for managing hypopara and advice on lifestyle changes intended to improve patient quality of life. Through real patient stories, readers can understand the impact of hypopara ... Read more

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Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare condition, which can often be difficult to manage. This informative eBook gives readers an insight into what it is like to live with hypopara after diagnosis. It provides helpful tips for managing hypopara and advice on lifestyle changes intended to improve patient quality of life. Through real patient stories, readers can understand the impact of hypopara
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Uniportal/Single-Port Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

by Gaetano Rocco, MD, FRCS (Ed), FETCS, FCCP ...

Series Book Volume 27-4 - The Clinics: Surgery
This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Gaetano Rocco, is devoted to Single-port/Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Rocco has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: The Geometric and Ergonomic Appeal of Uniportal VATS; Management of Intraoperative Difficulties During Uniportal VATS; Hybrid Theatre and Uniportal VATS: the Perfect Match for Lung ... Read more

$113.39 CAD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Gaetano Rocco, is devoted to Single-port/Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Rocco has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: The Geometric and Ergonomic Appeal of Uniportal VATS; Management of Intraoperative Difficulties During Uniportal VATS; Hybrid Theatre and Uniportal VATS: the Perfect Match for Lung
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Quality in Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

by Felix G. Fernandez, MD, MSc ...

Series Book Volume 27-3 - The Clinics: Surgery
This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Felix Fernandez, is devoted to Quality in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Fernandez has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Risk adjustment and performance measurement for lung cancer resection; Risk adjustment and performance measurement for esophageal cancer resection; Oncologic quality indicators in thoracic surgery; ... Read more

$113.39 CAD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Felix Fernandez, is devoted to Quality in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Fernandez has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Risk adjustment and performance measurement for lung cancer resection; Risk adjustment and performance measurement for esophageal cancer resection; Oncologic quality indicators in thoracic surgery;
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Disorders of the Chest Wall, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

by Henning A. Gaissert, MD ...

Series Book Volume 27-2 - The Clinics: Surgery
This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Henning A. Gaissert, is devoted to The Chest Wall. Dr. Gaissert has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Acute Infections of the Chest Wall; Chronic Infections of the Chest Wall; Thoracoplasty for TB in the 21st Century; Chest Wall Trauma: Conservative Management and Surgical Reconstruction; Minimally Invasive Repair ... Read more

$113.39 CAD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Henning A. Gaissert, is devoted to The Chest Wall. Dr. Gaissert has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Acute Infections of the Chest Wall; Chronic Infections of the Chest Wall; Thoracoplasty for TB in the 21st Century; Chest Wall Trauma: Conservative Management and Surgical Reconstruction; Minimally Invasive Repair
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Lung Cancer Screening, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

by Gaetano Rocco, MD, FRCS (Ed), FETCS, FCCP ...

Series Book Volume 25-2 - The Clinics: Surgery
Lung Cancer Screening is reviewed extensively in this important Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: CT screening: The Early Lung Cancer Action Program Experience; Lung Cancer Screening: The Mayo Experience; National Lung Screening Trial; Health Risks from CT Lung Cancer Screening; The European Perspective of Lung Cancer Screening; Surgeons and Lung Cancer Screening: ... Read more

$86.57 CAD

Lung Cancer Screening is reviewed extensively in this important Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: CT screening: The Early Lung Cancer Action Program Experience; Lung Cancer Screening: The Mayo Experience; National Lung Screening Trial; Health Risks from CT Lung Cancer Screening; The European Perspective of Lung Cancer Screening; Surgeons and Lung Cancer Screening:
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Endovascular Interventions

A Case-Based Approach

by Aravinda Nanjundappa ...

Endovascular Interventions uses a case-based approach to present the current methodology used for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases. Utilizing a series of case studies, the book presents readers with a range of complexities and complications encountered in daily practice, along with tips and tricks for overcoming them. Chapters are organized to give a comprehensive look at ... Read more

$202.58 CAD

Endovascular Interventions uses a case-based approach to present the current methodology used for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases. Utilizing a series of case studies, the book presents readers with a range of complexities and complications encountered in daily practice, along with tips and tricks for overcoming them. Chapters are organized to give a comprehensive look at
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Robotic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

by Bernard J. Park, MD ...

Series series The Clinics: Surgery
This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is devoted to "Robotic Surgery." Editor Bernard Park, MD of Hackensack University Medical Center brings together the top experts to review this important topic in thoracic surgery. Articles in this issue include: Robotic Thoracic Surgery: Technical Considerations and Learning Curve; VATS-based Approach for Robotic Lobectomy; Total Port Approach for Robotic ... Read more

$86.57 CAD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics is devoted to "Robotic Surgery." Editor Bernard Park, MD of Hackensack University Medical Center brings together the top experts to review this important topic in thoracic surgery. Articles in this issue include: Robotic Thoracic Surgery: Technical Considerations and Learning Curve; VATS-based Approach for Robotic Lobectomy; Total Port Approach for Robotic
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Coronary Graft Failure

State of the Art

Edited by Ion C. Ţintoiu, Malcolm John Underwood, Stephane Pierre Cook, Hironori Kitabata, Aamer Abbas ...

Coronary artery bypass surgery has been developed since 1960s to overcome proximal coronary artery disease. Worldwide, the number of patients that are undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery is steadily increasing. Depending on diverse risk factors, one fifth of grafts are occluded at 1 year. For the remaining, graft patency last usually 8–15 years. This book brings together the main specialists ... Read more

$213.20 CAD

Coronary artery bypass surgery has been developed since 1960s to overcome proximal coronary artery disease. Worldwide, the number of patients that are undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery is steadily increasing. Depending on diverse risk factors, one fifth of grafts are occluded at 1 year. For the remaining, graft patency last usually 8–15 years. This book brings together the main specialists
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Assisted Circulation 4

Edited by Felix Unger ...

Assisted Circulation 4 is an authoritative review of the progress which has been achieved in the last 5 years since the publication of Assisted Circulation 3 in 1989. The present book highlights the work of well-known experts on indications for assisted circulation, cardiac support devices such as bridges, devices for transplantation, devices for chronic mechanical support, biological energy ... Read more

$95.93 CAD

Assisted Circulation 4 is an authoritative review of the progress which has been achieved in the last 5 years since the publication of Assisted Circulation 3 in 1989. The present book highlights the work of well-known experts on indications for assisted circulation, cardiac support devices such as bridges, devices for transplantation, devices for chronic mechanical support, biological energy
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Cardio-aortic and Aortic Surgery

Edited by S. Kawada, T. Ueda, H. Shimizu ...

Series Book 7 - Keio University International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine
As societies have aged and aortic diseases have become more prevalent, advances in diagnostic imaging and surgical techniques have brought significantly improved results for patients. In cardiovascular surgery, important questions remain to be addressed, however. "Strategy for Cardio-aortic and Aortic Surgery" was the theme of the 7th Keio University International Symposium for Life Sciences and ... Read more

$95.93 CAD

As societies have aged and aortic diseases have become more prevalent, advances in diagnostic imaging and surgical techniques have brought significantly improved results for patients. In cardiovascular surgery, important questions remain to be addressed, however. "Strategy for Cardio-aortic and Aortic Surgery" was the theme of the 7th Keio University International Symposium for Life Sciences and
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Cardiac Allograft Rejection

Edited by G. William Dec, Jagat Narula, Manel Ballester, Ignasi Carrio ...

Heart transplantation remains one of the major scientific achievements of twentieth century medicine. During the past four decades, it has evolved from an unproven experimental surgical technique to the most effective form of therapy for refractory end-stage heart disease. It has captured the public's imagination and expanded our understanding of fundamental immunologic mechanisms that are ... Read more

$149.30 CAD

Heart transplantation remains one of the major scientific achievements of twentieth century medicine. During the past four decades, it has evolved from an unproven experimental surgical technique to the most effective form of therapy for refractory end-stage heart disease. It has captured the public's imagination and expanded our understanding of fundamental immunologic mechanisms that are
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Cardiac Valve Allografts 1962–1987

Current Concepts on the Use of Aortic and Pulmonary Allografts for Heart Valve Subsitutes

Edited by A.C. Yankah, R. Hetzer, C. Miller, D.N. Ross, J. Somerville, M.H. Yacoub ...

It was the genius of Gordon Murray in Toronto that introduced the use of allografts into cardiac surgery in the 1950s. Soon after this on opposite sides ofthe world, Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes in Auckland, New Zealand, and Mr. Donald Ross in London, undertook to use allografts for the replacement of diseased aortic valves. Since that time the global interest in allografts has been patchy, episodic, ... Read more

$103.67 CAD

It was the genius of Gordon Murray in Toronto that introduced the use of allografts into cardiac surgery in the 1950s. Soon after this on opposite sides ofthe world, Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes in Auckland, New Zealand, and Mr. Donald Ross in London, undertook to use allografts for the replacement of diseased aortic valves. Since that time the global interest in allografts has been patchy, episodic,
... Read more
Cracking Chests: How Thoracic Surgery Got from Rocks to Sticks

by Alex Little, MD ...

"Who knew chest surgery could be so entertaining? Cracking Chests: How Thoracic Surgery Got from Rocks to Sticks," by Dr. Alex G. Little, could deliver the biggest surprise of any book you read this year…."—Dan ShearerGreen Valley News, Book Reviews 3/26/23Cracking Chests is a tale of the origins and development of chest surgery—its inner workings, told by a prominent chest surgeon. Interspersed ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Who knew chest surgery could be so entertaining? Cracking Chests: How Thoracic Surgery Got from Rocks to Sticks," by Dr. Alex G. Little, could deliver the biggest surprise of any book you read this year…."—Dan ShearerGreen Valley News, Book Reviews 3/26/23Cracking Chests is a tale of the origins and development of chest surgery—its inner workings, told by a prominent chest surgeon. Interspersed
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Operative Manual of Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Edited by Ali Zamir Khan, Shyam Kolvekar ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book provides a concise resource on the latest robotic techniques relevant to thoracic surgery. It covers the fundamental aspects of these techniques along with detailed step-by-step instruction on how to perform a range of procedures. Chapters detail the available techniques for lung, oesophageal and bronchieactasis surgery. Accompanying videos enable the reader to visualise how to ... Read more

$151.01 CAD

This book provides a concise resource on the latest robotic techniques relevant to thoracic surgery. It covers the fundamental aspects of these techniques along with detailed step-by-step instruction on how to perform a range of procedures. Chapters detail the available techniques for lung, oesophageal and bronchieactasis surgery. Accompanying videos enable the reader to visualise how to
... Read more
Core Topics in Thoracic Surgery

Edited by Marco Scarci, Aman Coonar, Tom Routledge, Francis Wells ...

Core Topics in Thoracic Surgery provides accessible and concise coverage of the topics most often encountered in thoracic surgery practice. This handbook will guide the reader through revision of the topics covered in the FRCS(CTh) examination, and also covers more specialist topics in detail. In-depth technical sections offer guidance for difficult procedures, with useful commentaries from ... Read more

$155.51 CAD

Core Topics in Thoracic Surgery provides accessible and concise coverage of the topics most often encountered in thoracic surgery practice. This handbook will guide the reader through revision of the topics covered in the FRCS(CTh) examination, and also covers more specialist topics in detail. In-depth technical sections offer guidance for difficult procedures, with useful commentaries from
... Read more
Core Topics in Transesophageal Echocardiography

Edited by Robert Feneck, John Kneeshaw, Marco Ranucci ...

Core Topics in Transesophageal Echocardiography is a highly illustrated, full color, comprehensive clinical text reviewing all aspects of TEE. The text has been written particularly for those who are seeking accreditation in TEE. Section 1 includes chapters on first principles including cardiovascular anatomy, safety issues, indications and contraindications for use, US technology and physics and ... Read more

$149.03 CAD

Core Topics in Transesophageal Echocardiography is a highly illustrated, full color, comprehensive clinical text reviewing all aspects of TEE. The text has been written particularly for those who are seeking accreditation in TEE. Section 1 includes chapters on first principles including cardiovascular anatomy, safety issues, indications and contraindications for use, US technology and physics and
... Read more
Atherosclerosis Pathogenesis and Microvascular Dysfunction

by Axel Haverich, Erin Colleen Boyle ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book provides new perspectives on the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Chapters cover atherosclerosis risk factors, the effect of growth and aging on vascular architecture, and the crucial role the microvasculature plays in atherosclerosis development. Microvascular dysfunction would explain why the well-known risk factors actually put individuals at higher risk. This pathomechanism would ... Read more

$75.50 CAD

This book provides new perspectives on the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Chapters cover atherosclerosis risk factors, the effect of growth and aging on vascular architecture, and the crucial role the microvasculature plays in atherosclerosis development. Microvascular dysfunction would explain why the well-known risk factors actually put individuals at higher risk. This pathomechanism would
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Medical Management of the Surgical Patient

A Textbook of Perioperative Medicine

Edited by Michael F. Lubin, Thomas F. Dodson, Neil H. Winawer ...

Now in its fifth edition, Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: A Textbook of Perioperative Medicine has been fully revised and updated and continues to provide an authoritative account of all aspects of perioperative care for surgical patients. Including recommended plans which aid accurate treatment of patients, it provides an evidence-based approach for consulting physicians to care for ... Read more

$213.11 CAD

Now in its fifth edition, Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: A Textbook of Perioperative Medicine has been fully revised and updated and continues to provide an authoritative account of all aspects of perioperative care for surgical patients. Including recommended plans which aid accurate treatment of patients, it provides an evidence-based approach for consulting physicians to care for
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Operative Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Surgery

by Narain Moorjani, Bushra S. Rana, Francis C. Wells ...

This book reviews the surgical management of the mitral and tricuspid valves. It provides a detailed examination of the recent exponential improvements in the understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease processes affecting these valves, which has resulted in significant changes in the strategies that can be applied. Chapters include analysis of the basic sciences related to the anatomy and ... Read more

$129.68 CAD

This book reviews the surgical management of the mitral and tricuspid valves. It provides a detailed examination of the recent exponential improvements in the understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease processes affecting these valves, which has resulted in significant changes in the strategies that can be applied. Chapters include analysis of the basic sciences related to the anatomy and
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Visceral Vessels and Aortic Repair

Challenges and Difficult Cases

Edited by Yamume Tshomba, Domenico Baccellieri, Roberto Chiesa ...

This book shows how new technologies and technical skills together with deeper understanding of pathophysiology of visceral and renal ischemia have contributed to significant improvements in the clinical outcomes in patients undergoing complex aortic repair involving splanchnic arteries.In recent years, aortic repair has expanded its borders, focusing more and more on the particularly challenging ... Read more

$159.56 CAD

This book shows how new technologies and technical skills together with deeper understanding of pathophysiology of visceral and renal ischemia have contributed to significant improvements in the clinical outcomes in patients undergoing complex aortic repair involving splanchnic arteries.In recent years, aortic repair has expanded its borders, focusing more and more on the particularly challenging
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Supported Complex and High Risk Coronary Angioplasty

Edited by Fayez Shawl ...

Series Book 1 - Interventional Cardiology
Interventional cardiology is a creative, innovative, and rapidly advancing frontier of cardiology. There has been mind-boggling proliferation of tech nology in this field, the use of which requires extraordinary skills and know how. In order to keep pace with the innovative genius of interventional cardiologists, it is indeed desirable to have specialty issues updating us on technology-orientated ... Read more

$139.67 CAD

Interventional cardiology is a creative, innovative, and rapidly advancing frontier of cardiology. There has been mind-boggling proliferation of tech nology in this field, the use of which requires extraordinary skills and know how. In order to keep pace with the innovative genius of interventional cardiologists, it is indeed desirable to have specialty issues updating us on technology-orientated
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Heart Failure

Edited by David S. Feldman, Paul Mohacsi ...

Series series Cardiovascular Medicine
This textbook offers an up-to-date, user-friendly guide on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. Each chapter is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of every aspect of heart failure from cardiac signs and symptoms through imaging and the genetic basis for disease to surgery, interventions, treatment and preventative cardiology.Heart Failure provides the trainee and ... Read more

$119.69 CAD

This textbook offers an up-to-date, user-friendly guide on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. Each chapter is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of every aspect of heart failure from cardiac signs and symptoms through imaging and the genetic basis for disease to surgery, interventions, treatment and preventative cardiology.Heart Failure provides the trainee and
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Navigating Acute Heart Failure: Comprehensive Insights and Holistic Approaches

by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia ...

"Navigating Acute Heart Failure: Comprehensive Insights and Holistic Approaches" delves into the multifaceted landscape of acute heart failure, offering an in-depth exploration of its intricacies, from its defining characteristics to the intricate web of its physiological, anatomical, and biochemical underpinnings. This treatise serves as a comprehensive guide, meticulously dissecting the ... Read more

$0.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Navigating Acute Heart Failure: Comprehensive Insights and Holistic Approaches" delves into the multifaceted landscape of acute heart failure, offering an in-depth exploration of its intricacies, from its defining characteristics to the intricate web of its physiological, anatomical, and biochemical underpinnings. This treatise serves as a comprehensive guide, meticulously dissecting the
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