Stoelting, R.: ANESTHESIA AND CO-EXISTING DISEASE, 4th. Ed.; April 2002; 172,00 €; 864 Pag. / 140 Illus. 

 
Robert K. Stoelting, MD, Professor and Chairman  
Department of Anesthesia  
Indiana University School of Medicine  
Indianapolis, IN  
Stephen F. Dierdorf, MD, Professor  
Department of Anesthesia  
Indiana University School of Medicine  
Indianapolis, IN  
 
Two of the field's most respected leaders provide critical knowledge on the medical implications of co-existing pathophysiology on the management of anesthesia. Organized by disease, the 4th Edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgement, and management. Common diseases are discussed in detail, while rare diseases receive attention based on unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period.  

 
Features
  • Covers hundreds of complex cases representing the full spectrum of pre-existing conditions.
  • Uses tables for quick access to the pertinent aspects of a patient's medical condition.
  • Offers a consistent format and content with the focused guidance of two expert authors.
  • Includes information on pediatric and geriatric patients as well as adults.
What's New
  • All chapters have been thoroughly updated. New information on ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, lung disease , diabetes, obesity, and diseases associated with aging.
  • Provides additional illustrations to help clarify concepts.
  • Incorporates the results of the latest clinical trials.
Contents
 
Chapter 1 Ischemic Heart Disease  
Chapter 2 Valvular Heart Disease  
Chapter 3 Congenital Heart Disease  
Chapter 4 Abnormalities of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm  
Chapter 5 Systemic Hypertension  
Chapter 6 Congestive Heart Failure  
Chapter 7 Cardiomyopathies 
Chapter 8 Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Hypertension  
Chapter 9 Pericardial Diseases  
Chapter 10 Aneurysms of the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta  
Chapter 11 Peripheral Vascular Disease  
Chapter 12 Deep-Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism  
Chapter 13 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  
Chapter 14 Asthma 
Chapter 15 Restrictive Lung Disease  
Chapter 16 Acute Respiratory Failure  
Chapter 17 Diseases of the Nervous System  
Chapter 18 Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract  
Chapter 19 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System  
Chapter 20 Renal Diseases  
Chapter 21 Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disturbances  
Chapter 22 Endocrine Diseases  
Chapter 23 Nutritional Diseases and Inborn Errors of Metalbolism  
Chapter 24 Diseases Due to Altered Hemoglobin Concentrations of Structures  
Chapter 25 Coagulopathies 
Chapter 26 Skin and Musculoskeletal Diseases  
Chapter 27 Infectious Diseases  
Chapter 28 Cancer 
Chapter 29 Diseases Related to Immune System Dysfunction  
Chapter 30 Psychiatric Diseases and Substance Abuse  
Chapter 31 Diseases Associated with Pregnancy  
Chapter 32 Diseases Presenting in Pediatric Patients  
Chapter 33 Diseases Associated with Aging