This timely volume addresses the areas of pathophysiology and therapy of pulmonary hypertension, which have seen exciting developments over the past decade. The discoveries of endothelin overexpression as well as prostacyclin and nitric oxide deficiency in association with pulmonary hypertension have led to important therapeutic insights. The new therapies have led to significant improvements in patient function, quality of life and survival. In this book, expert authors describe these new therapies. It will be of interest not only to cardiologists, pulmonary specialists and rheumatologists, but also many nurses and pharmacotherapists.
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This timely volume addresses the areas of pathophysiology and therapy of pulmonary hypertension, which have seen exciting developments over the past decade. The discoveries of endothelin overexpression as well as prostacyclin and nitric oxide deficiency in association with pulmonary hypertension have led to important therapeutic insights. The new therapies have led to significant improvements in patient function, quality of life and survival. In this book, expert authors describe these new therapies. It will be of interest not only to cardiologists, pulmonary specialists and rheumatologists, but also many nurses and pharmacotherapists.
Imprint | HumanaPress |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Contemporary Cardiology |
Release date | December 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | 2008 |
Authors | Nicholas S. Hill, Harrison W. Farber |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 444 |
Edition | Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-61737-702-0 |
Barcode | 9781617377020 |
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LSN | 1-61737-702-3 |