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Index
Instructions for online access Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Contributors Preface to the Tenth Edition Preface—Adapted from the First Edition Video Contents Look for these other titles in the Braunwald's Heart Disease Family Part I Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Disease
1 Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease
Shifting Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiologic Transition in Predominant Causes of Death Current Variations in the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Economic Burden Cost-Effective Solutions Summary and Conclusions References
2 Heart Disease in Varied Populations
Changing Demographics of the U.S. Population Distribution of Known Risk Factors for Heart Disease Coronary Heart Disease Hypertension Heart Failure Summary References
3 Ethics in Cardiovascular Medicine
Informed Consent and Shared Decision Making End-of-Life Care Ethics of Clinical Research Resource Allocation Conflict of Interest Conclusions References
4 Clinical Decision Making in Cardiology
Diagnostic Decision Making: General Considerations Diagnostic Testing Therapeutic Decision Making Accuracy of Study Results Cognitive Errors Shared Decision Making Systems of Care Conclusions Classic Readings References
5 Measurement and Improvement of Quality of Care
Defining Quality of Care Measuring Health Care Quality and Uses of Quality Measurements Conclusions References
6 Critical Evaluation of Clinical Trials
Constructing the Research Question Clinical Trial Design Key Issues Measures and Detection of Treatment Effect Future Perspectives References
Part II Genetics and Personalized Medicine
7 Personalized and Precision Cardiovascular Medicine
Assessment of Disease Risk: Family Health History and Health Risk Assessments A Genomic Toolbox for Personalized and Precision Medicine Gene Expression Personalized and Precision Cardiovascular Medicine: Clinical Potential Barriers and Solutions to the Integration of Genomics Into Cardiovascular Medicine Future Perspective: Toward Personalized and Precision Cardiovascular Medicine References
8 Principles of Cardiovascular Genetics
Inherited Basis for the Variation in Risk for Cardiovascular Disease A Brief Primer on Molecular Biology Modes of Inheritance Approaches to Discovering the Inherited Basis for Cardiovascular Disease Illustrative Examples Clinical Application of Genetic Findings Future Directions Acknowledgment References
9 Drug Therapeutics and Personalized Medicine
Importance of Correct Drug Use The Key Decision in Drug Therapy: Risk Versus Benefit Mechanisms Underlying Variability in Drug Action Molecular and Genetic Basis for Variable Drug Response Optimizing Drug Doses Future Challenges References
10 Biomarkers, Proteomics, Metabolomics, and Personalized Medicine
What is a Biomarker? Introduction to Proteomics and Metabolomics Overview of the Discovery Process Clinical Measures of Biomarker Performance Conclusion References
Part III Evaluation of the Patient
11 The History and Physical Examination
The History The General Physical Examination The Cardiovascular Examination Integrated, Evidence-Based Approach to Specific Cardiac Disorders Future Directions Acknowledgments References
12 Electrocardiography
The Normal Electrocardiogram The Abnormal Electrocardiogram Clinical Issues in Electrocardiographic Interpretation Future Perspectives References References
13 Exercise Testing
Physiology of Exercise Testing Technical Aspects of Exercise Testing Exercise Testing in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Exercise Testing in Patients with Nonatherosclerotic Heart Disease Additional Uses of Exercise Testing Acknowledgment References Classic Reading List References
14 Echocardiography
Principles of Ultrasound and Instrumentation Principles of Doppler Imaging The Standard Adult Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination Transesophageal Echocardiography Three-Dimensional Echocardiography Echocardiography in the Context of Cardiac Imaging Myocardial Infarction Cardiomyopathies Stress Echocardiography Valvular Heart Disease (see ) Pericardial Disease (see ) Diseases of the Aorta (see ) Infective Endocarditis (see ) Systemic Diseases and Echocardiography Pulmonary Hypertension (see ) Cardiac Masses Congenital Heart Disease in Adults (see ) Cardiac Procedures and Future Directions References References
15 The Chest Radiograph in Cardiovascular Disease
Technical Considerations The Chest Radiograph in Heart Disease Conclusion References
16 Nuclear Cardiology
Technical Aspects of Image Acquisition, Display, and Interpretation Myocardial Blood Flow, Myocardial Metabolism, and Ventricular Function Disease Detection, Risk Stratification, and Clinical Decision Making Molecular Imaging of the Cardiovascular System References References
17 Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patient Safety in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Assessment of Specific Disorders and Conditions Novel Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques Future Perspectives References References
18 Cardiac Computed Tomography
Patient Preparation and Scanning Sequence Cardiac Computed Tomography Anatomy Clinical Indications Incidental Scan Findings Training and Certification References References
19 Cardiac Catheterization
Indications for Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Technical Aspects of Cardiac Catheterization Hemodynamic Data Adjunctive Diagnostic Techniques Complications Associated with Cardiac Catheterization Future Perspectives References References
20 Coronary Arteriography and Intracoronary Imaging
Overview and Background Indications and Contraindications for Coronary Arteriography Technique of Coronary Arteriography Intracoronary Imaging Future Perspectives References References
Part IV Heart Failure
21 Mechanisms of Cardiac Contraction and Relaxation
Microanatomy of Contractile Cells and Proteins Calcium Ion Fluxes in the Cardiac Contraction-Relaxation Cycle Sarcolemmal Control of Ca2+ and Na+ Adrenergic Signaling Systems Cholinergic and Nitric Oxide Signaling Contractile Performance of Intact Hearts Future Perspectives References
22 Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
Matrix Metalloproteinases Metabolic Modulation
23 Clinical Assessment of Heart Failure
Comorbid Conditions and Heart Failure
24 Diagnosis and Management of Acute Heart Failure
Epidemiology Pathophysiology Evaluation of the Patient with Acute Heart Failure Management of the Patient with Acute Heart Failure Future Perspectives References
25 Management of Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Epidemiology Etiology Prognosis Approach to the Patient Management of Fluid Retention Pharmacogenetics Cardiac Glycosides
26 Devices for Monitoring and Managing Heart Failure
Ventricular Dyssynchrony: the Target of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients with Heart Failure Implantable Devices to Monitor Heart Failure Summary and Future Directions References References
27 Heart Failure with a Preserved Ejection Fraction
Cellular Mechanisms of Myocardial Relaxation Limitations in Use of E/e Assessment of Exercise Capacity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
28 Surgical Management of Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Revascularization Valve Surgery in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Left Ventricular Reconstruction Passive Cardiac Support Devices Cardiac Transplantation Future Perspectives References
29 Mechanical Circulatory Support
Engineering Designs of Ventricular Assist Devices Important Medical Conditions in Instituting Mechanical Circulatory Support Clinical Trials with the Heartmate II Device
30 Cardiovascular Regeneration and Gene Therapy
Cell Therapy Tissue Engineering Gene Therapy Acknowledgments References
31 Care of Patients with End-Stage Heart Disease
Prognostication and Probable Course of Advanced Heart Failure Medical Management of Advanced Heart Failure End-of-Life Care References
Part V Arrhythmias, Sudden Death, and Syncope
32 Genetics of Cardiac Arrhythmias
The QT-Opathies The Other Channelopathies Conclusions Future Perspectives References
33 Genesis of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Anatomy of the Cardiac Conduction System Basic Electrophysiologic Principles Mechanisms of Arrhythmogenesis References References
34 Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias
History Physical Examination Electrocardiogram Additional Tests Invasive Electrophysiologic Studies Direct Cardiac Mapping: Recording Potentials Directly From the Heart References References
35 Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Pharmacologic Therapy Electrotherapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias Surgical Therapy for Tachyarrhythmias References
36 Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
Background: Cardiac Electrical Stimulation Indications and Device Selection Hardware Pacing Modes, Timing Cycles, Blanking, and Refractory Periods Detection of Ventricular Tachycardia and Fibrillation in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Electrical Therapy for Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias Troubleshooting Common Clinical Problems Complications Follow-Up References References
37 Specific Arrhythmias
Normal Sinus Rhythm Tachyarrhythmias Supraventricular Rhythm Disturbances Ventricular Rhythm Disturbances Bradyarrhythmias Atrioventricular Block (Heart Block) Atrioventricular Dissociation References
38 Atrial Fibrillation
Electrocardiographic Features Classification of Atrial Fibrillation Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation Genetic Factors Causes of Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Features Diagnostic Evaluation Prevention of Thromboembolic Complications Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation Long-Term Management of Atrial Fibrillation Nonpharmacologic Management of Atrial Fibrillation Specific Clinical Syndromes Future Perspectives References References
39 Cardiac Arrest and Sudden Cardiac Death
Perspective Definitions Epidemiology Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology and Pathophysiology Clinical Features of Patients with Cardiac Arrest Management of Cardiac Arrest Prevention of Cardiac Arrest and Sudden Cardiac Death References
40 Hypotension and Syncope
Definition Classification Vascular Causes of Syncope Cardiac Causes of Syncope Neurologic Causes of Transient Loss of Consciousness Diagnostic Tests Approach to the Evaluation of Patients with Syncope Management of Patients Future Perspectives References
Part VI Preventive Cardiology
41 The Vascular Biology of Atherosclerosis
Overview and Background Structure of the Normal Artery Atherosclerosis Initiation Evolution of Atheroma Complication of Atherosclerosis Special Cases of Arteriosclerosis References
42 Risk Markers and the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Rethinking Core Approaches to Primary Prevention What Works and in Whom? a Simple Evidence-Based Alternative to the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Merging Epidemiology and Randomized Trial Evidence: Why Measure Risk Factors? Conventional Risk Markers and Their Interventions Nonconventional Risk Markers and Associated Interventions Environmental Exposures and Associated Interventions References References
43 Systemic Hypertension
Definition, Prevalence, Variability, and Determinants of Hypertension Mechanisms of Primary (Essential) Hypertension Pathogenesis of Hypertensive Heart Disease Diagnosis and Initial Evaluation of Hypertension Adrenal and Other Causes of Hypertension Future Perspectives Acknowledgment References
44 Systemic Hypertension
Lifestyle Modification Antihypertensive Drugs Percutaneous Interventions for Management of Blood Pressure Evidence-Based Approach to Management of High Blood Pressure Special Considerations in Management Management of Hypertensive Crises Practical Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Ambulatory Hypertensive Patients Future Perspectives Acknowledgment References References
45 Lipoprotein Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease
Lipoprotein Transport System Lipoprotein Disorders Pharmacologic Management of Lipid Risk () A Clinical Approach to the Treatment of Lipoprotein Disorders Future Perspectives References
46 Nutrition and Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Foods Beverages Macronutrients Micronutrients Energy Balance Dietary Patterns Changing Behavior References
47 Exercise-Based, Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation
Historical Perspective Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Training on Morbidity and Mortality in Cardiac Patients Practical Aspects of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Other Components of Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Insurance Coverage Current Challenges for Cardiac Rehabilitation The Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation Acknowledgment References
48 Integrative Approaches to the Management of Patients with Heart Disease
Supplements for Dyslipidemia with Minimal or No Efficacy Supplement Interactions with Warfarin Cardiac Surgery
Part VII Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
49 Coronary Blood Flow and Myocardial Ischemia
Control of Coronary Blood Flow Physiologic Assessment of Coronary Artery Stenoses Coronary Collateral Circulation Metabolic and Functional Consequences of Ischemia Future Perspectives Classic Reading List References
50 Approach to the Patient with Chest Pain
Causes of Acute Chest Pain Diagnostic Considerations Immediate Management References
51 ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Changing Patterns in Incidence and Care Improvements in Outcome Pathologic Findings Pathophysiology Clinical Features Acknowledgment References
52 ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Prehospital Management Management in the Emergency Department Reperfusion Therapy Hospital Management Hemodynamic Disturbances Arrhythmias (See also Through ) Other Complications Convalescence, Discharge, and Post–Myocardial Infarction Care Future Directions and Emerging Therapies Acknowledgment References References
53 Non–ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
Background Pathophysiology Clinical Assessment Management Subgroups of Special Interest Future Perspectives References References
54 Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Magnitude of the Problem Stable Angina Pectoris Evaluation and Management Other Manifestations of Coronary Artery Disease Future Perspectives Reference References
55 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Indications for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Vascular Access Coronary Devices Antiplatelet Agents (See ) Antithrombin Agents Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Future Perspectives Acknowledgment References References
56 Transcatheter Therapies for Structural Heart Disease in Adults
Occlusion of Cardiac Defects Aortic Valve Interventions (see ) Mitral Valve Intervention Pulmonary Valve Left Ventricular Modification Future Perspectives References
57 Diseases of the Aorta
The Normal Aorta Aortic Aneurysms Aortic Dissection Aortic Dissection Variants Aortoarteritis Syndromes Primary Tumors of the Aorta Future Perspectives References
58 Peripheral Artery Diseases
Epidemiology Clinical Features Testing for Peripheral Artery Disease Prognosis Treatment Vasculitis Thromboangiitis Obliterans Takayasu Arteritis and Giant Cell Arteritis Fibromuscular Dysplasia Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Acute Limb Ischemia Atheroembolism References References
59 Prevention and Management of Ischemic Stroke
Medical Therapy for Prevention of Stroke Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Future Perspectives References
60 Treatment of Noncoronary Obstructive Vascular Disease
Approach to the Patient with Peripheral Artery Disease Endovascular Technologies Planning an Intervention Endovascular Treatment of Arterial Disease Endovascular Treatment of Venous Disease References
61 Diabetes and the Cardiovascular System
Scope of the Problem Coronary Heart Disease in the Patient with Diabetes Heart Failure in the Patient with Diabetes Summary and Future Perspectives Acknowledgment References References
Part VIII Diseases of the Heart, Pericardium, and Pulmonary Vasculature Bed
62 Congenital Heart Disease
Anatomy Pathologic Consequences of Congenital Cardiac Lesions Evaluation of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease Specific Cardiac Defects References
63 Valvular Heart Disease
Overview Aortic Valve Disease Mitral Valve Disease Tricuspid, Pulmonic, and Multivalvular Disease Prosthetic Cardiac Valves References References
64 Cardiovascular Infections
Infective Endocarditis Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections Left Ventricular Assist Device Infections Coronary Stent Infections References References
65 The Dilated, Restrictive, and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies
The Dilated Cardiomyopathies Restrictive and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies Future Perspectives References
66 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Definition, Prevalence, and Nomenclature Morphology and Role of Cardiac Imaging Pathophysiology Clinical Features Clinical Course Athletes Management Future Directions References
67 Myocarditis
Additional Physical Agents of Myocarditis Specific Clinical Presentations of Myocarditis
68 Chemical Cardiomyopathies
Ethanol Cocaine Amphetamines Cathinones Synthetic Cannabinoids Ma Huang (Ephedra) Catecholamines and Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists Inhalants Antiretroviral Agents Serotonin Agonists Chemotherapeutic Agents Environmental Exposures Future Directions References
69 Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapeutic Agents
Cardiovascular Complications of Additional Cancer Therapeutic Agents
70 Cardiovascular Abnormalities in HIV-Infected Individuals
Background Accelerated Atherosclerosis Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Pulmonary Hypertension Pericardial Effusion Infective Endocarditis Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis Cardiovascular Malignancy Isolated Right Ventricular Disease Vasculitis Sudden Cardiac Death Long QT Interval Autonomic Dysfunction Complications of Therapy Perinatal Transmission and Vertically Transmitted HIV Infection Cardiac Monitoring Recommendations References
71 Pericardial Diseases
Anatomy and Physiology of the Pericardium The Passive Role of the Normal Pericardium in Heart Disease Acute Pericarditis Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade Constrictive Pericarditis Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis Specific Causes of Pericardial Disease References
72 Traumatic Heart Disease
Incidence Penetrating Cardiac Injury Blunt Cardiac Injury Miscellaneous Cardiac Injury Late Sequelae Summary References
73 Pulmonary Embolism
State-of-the-Art Molecular Pathophysiology Cardiopulmonary Dynamics Classification of Pulmonary Embolism Classification of Deep Vein Thrombosis Epidemiology Diagnosis Anticoagulation Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism Optimal Duration of Anticoagulation and Selection of Optimal Anticoagulant Advanced Therapy (in Addition to Anticoagulation) for Acute Pulmonary Embolism Prevention Future Perspectives References
74 Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition Genetics Hemodynamics Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Hypertension Registries Future Perspectives Acknowledgment Classic Reading List References
75 Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
Normal Sleep Physiology Sleep Disorders Screening and Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders Sleep Apnea Therapy Future Perspectives Acknowledgment References
Part IX Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations
76 Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly
Demographics and Epidemiology Pathophysiology Medication Therapy: Modifications for the Older Patient Vascular Disease Heart Failure Arrhythmias Valvular Disease Future Directions References
77 Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Sex, Gender, and Genetic Differences in Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Women (see also ) Assessment of Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Ischemic Heart Disease in Women Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Valve Surgery Peripheral Artery Disease Heart Failure Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Conclusion Acknowledgments References
78 Pregnancy and Heart Disease
Pre-Pregnancy Counseling Hemodynamic Changes Evaluation Management during Pregnancy Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular Drug Therapy Contraception Future Perspectives References References
79 Exercise and Sports Cardiology
Introduction and Historical Perspective Definition of Terms The Cardiovascular Response to Exercise and Exercise Training The Effects of Habitual Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Risk (See also ) The Cardiovascular Risks of Exercise The Approach to Common Clinical Problems in Sports Cardiology Determining Athletic Eligibility Advising Adult Athletes with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Valve Disease in Athletes Elevated “Cardiac Enzymes” in Athletes Possible Myocardial Fibrosis in Athletes Conclusion References
80 Anesthesia and Noncardiac Surgery in Patients with Heart Disease
Assessment of Risk Valvular Heart Disease (See also ) Congenital Heart Disease in Adults (See also ) Arrhythmias (See Through ) The Decision to Undergo Diagnostic Testing Tests to Improve Identification and Definition of Cardiovascular Disease Overview of Anesthesia for Cardiac Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery Postoperative Management Surveillance and Implications of Perioperative Cardiac Complications Strategies to Reduce the Cardiac Risk Associated with Noncardiac Surgery References
Part X Cardiovascular Disease and Disorders of Other Organs
81 Endocrine Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease
Pituitary Gland Adrenal Gland Parathyroid Disease Thyroid Gland Pheochromocytoma Future Perspectives References
82 Hemostasis, Thrombosis, Fibrinolysis, and Cardiovascular Disease
Hemostatic System Thrombosis Treatment of Thrombosis Conclusions and Future Directions References
83 Rheumatic Fever
Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical Features Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Future Perspectives Classic Reading List References
84 Rheumatic Diseases and the Cardiovascular System
Background Vasculitis Pericarditis and Myocarditis Valvular Heart Disease (See also ) Cardiac Conduction Disturbances Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Thrombosis in the Rheumatic Diseases (See also ) Antirheumatic Drugs and Cardiovascular Disease Future Perspectives References
85 Tumors Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Clinical Manifestations of Cardiac Tumors Benign Primary Cardiac Tumors Malignant Primary Cardiac Tumors Secondary Cardiac Tumors Direct and Indirect Complications of Neoplasia Future Directions Acknowledgment References
86 Psychiatric and Behavioral Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease
Stress Response and Cardiovascular Disease Methodologic Issues Objectives Acute Stress Chronic Stress Personality Traits Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and Psychiatric Disorders Evaluation and Management of Psychological and Psychiatric Conditions in Cardiac Patients References
87 Neurologic Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease
The Muscular Dystrophies Friedreich Ataxia Less Common Neuromuscular Diseases Associated with Cardiac Manifestations Epilepsy Acute Cerebrovascular Disease Future Perspectives References
88 Interface Between Renal Disease and Cardiovascular Illness
The Cardiorenal Intersection Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Renal Disease and Hypertension Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Cardiorenal Syndromes Chronic Kidney Disease and Valvular Heart Disease Renal Function and Arrhythmias Consultative Approach to Severe Kidney Disease and Hemodialysis Patients Evaluation and Management of the Renal Transplant Recipient Summary References
89 Cardiovascular Manifestations of Autonomic Disorders
Overview of Neural Circulatory Control Autonomic Testing Autonomic Dysregulation Orthostatic Intolerance Variants of Neurocardiogenic Syncope Disorders of Increased Sympathetic Outflow Disorders of Increased Parasympathetic Tone Future Perspectives References
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