Heart Failure

Heart failure is an important and ever expanding sub-speciality of cardiology. Many health care professional bodies are now developing specialist expertise in heart failure. This is true for cardiologists in training, consultant cardiologists, care of the elderly and general physicians, cardiothoracic surgeons, primary care doctors, pharmacists and specialist nurses. With advances in medical therapy, the prognosis of the condition has improved dramatically. Whereas once heart failure was a pre-terminal diagnosis, now for many it is treatable. However, some patients remain symptomatic and at high risk of death despite maximal medical therapy. These patients can benefit from a range of novel device therapies. For those who remain symptomatic despite optimal treatment cardiac transplantation remains an option. This updated book comprehensively covers all aspects necessary to manage a patient with heart failure. It gives simple, clear advice on the diagnosis, investigation and treatment options available highlighting the current evidence-base. The chapters provide concise and objective information to guide all health care professionals involved in the modern day multi-disciplinary management of the syndrome. The book is set out logically to mirror the patient journey in heart failure. An updated edition of the first practical manual of heart failure management. Presents up-to-date, evidence-based medicine in a straightforward manner Practical manual to aid everyday management of heart failure Deals with the entire spectrum of heart failure through to advanced care Will appeal to all healthcare professionals involved in heart failure Reflects current guidelines Provides algorithms for quick reference Key evidence based medicine references given New to this edition Updated on the important advances in heart failure management since the last edition Thoroughly revised to reflect current guidelines New content and illustrations Roy S. Gardner, Consultant Cardiologist, Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, UK, Theresa A. McDonagh, Consultant Cardiologist, King's College Hospital, London, UK, and Niki L. Walker, Consultant Cardiologist, Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, UK   "Reviews of Previous Edition Very well written, nicely presented, good pictures-diagrams, top rate book. I borrowed this book from my hospital library and decided I needed to buy it." - Amazon CONTENTS Section 1 - Introduction to Heart Failure 1: Definition of heart failure; basic epidemiology and pathophysiology Section 2 - Chronic Heart Failure 2: Diagnosis and investigation 3: Estimating prognosis 4: Non-pharmacological management 5: Pharmacological management 6: Device therapy - which devices and for whom? 7: Revascularisation 8: Other surgical techniques 9: Cardiac transplantation 10: Mechanical circulatory support Section 3 - Heart Failure and Co-morbid conditions 11: The patient with heart failure and adult congenital heart disease 12: The patient with heart failure and anaemia 13: The patient with heart failure and angina 14: The patient with heart failure and arrhythmias 15: The patient with heart failure and arthritis 16: The patient with heart failure and cancer 17: The patient with heart failure and diabetes mellitus 18: The patient with heart failure and obstructive lung disease 19: The patient with heart failure and pregnancy 20: The patient with heart failure and preserved systolic function 21: The patient with heart failure and renal dysfunction 22: The patient with heart failure and right ventricular dysfunction 23: The patient with heart failure and specific muscle disease 24: The patient with heart failure and valvular disease Section 4 - Acute Heart Failure 25: Definition, aetiology, differing presentations and consequences 26: Management Section 5 - Procedures 27: Central venous cannulation 28: Swan Ganz catheterisation 29: Cardiac biopsy 30: IABP insertion 31: Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing 32: CRT optimisation Section 6 - Detailed pharmacology and evidence base for drugs 33: ACE inhibitors 34: Beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists 35: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists 36: Angiotensin receptor antagonists 37: Diuretics and aquaretics 38: Rate limiting agents 39: Inotropes and vasopressors 40: Vasodilators Section 7 - Multi-professional Heart Failure Care 41: Heart failure services 42: Palliative care