Cardiology in AIDS - Hardcover

Lipshultz, Stephen E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0412088614 ISBN 13: 9780412088612

Publisher: CRC Press, 1998

Synopsis

HIV infection has major consequences for the cardiovascular system and has become one of the leading causes of acquired heart disease. This book has been written to inform the cardiology community about HIV-related cardiovascular complications and to furnish primary care providers with information about cardiac aspects of HIV infection. The text covers all aspects of cardiovascular disease in relation to HIV, including pathology, pharmacology, concerns in children and the elderly, and how complications can affect the fetus. Practical applications of nursing and patient management are also addressed.

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Synopsis

A comprehensive reference on cardiovascular manifestations of HIV infection. Cardiac involvement may occur at any stage of HIV infection, and can result in life-threatening situations that are difficult to diagnose clinically. The text covers all aspects of cardiovascular disease in relation to HIV, including cardiovascular pathology, pharmacology, concerns related to special populations including children and the elderly, and how complications affect the foetus. The book covers practical applications of nursing and patient management, including issues related to patient screening, frequency of monitoring, and treatment for different types of abnormality, to appeal to a broad audience. This book should be of interest to clinicians specializing in cardiology, infectious disease and immunology.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412088614
• ISBN 13: 9780412088612
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 536