Dr. Meenakshisundaram Sundaram Ramachandran

Heart and Toxins

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Heart and Toxins brings together global experts to provide the latest information and clinical trials that make the connection between genetic susceptibility, gene expression, and environmental factors in cardiovascular diseases. This unique reference, edited by renowned cardiologist Meenakshi Sundaram Ramachandran, solves the problem of managing multiple clinical cases of cardiovascular toxicity. It allows connections to be made between research, diagnosis, and treatment to avoid higher morbidity and mortality rates as a result of cardiovascular toxicity.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Academic Press
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2012-0-07917-3
• Seitenzahl: 668
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 1043g
• ISBN-13: 9780124165953
• ISBN-10: 0124165958
• Artikelnr.: 41151359

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Epidemiology of toxin induced cardiac injuryChapter 2: Cellular and Molecular PerspectivesChapter 3: Chemical Toxins and the HeartChapter 4: Biological Toxins (Venoms and Stings) and the HeartChapter 5: Plant Toxins and the HeartChapter 6: Effects of Active and Passive Smoking on the HeartChapter 7: Cardiovascular Toxicity of Cardiovascular DrugsChapter 8: Cardiovascular Toxicity of Psychotrophic DrugsChapter 9: Cardiovascular Toxicity of Non-Cardiovascular DrugsChapter 10: Cardiovascular Toxicity of Chemotherapy and Anti-Cancer TreatmentChapter 11: Ethical & Legal Aspects of Cardiovascular Toxicology Practice and Education to improve itChapter 12: Forensic Pathology Related to Cardiovascular ToxicologyChapter 13: Effects of Alcohol on the HeartChapter 14: Cardiac Toxicity Due to Radiological ImagingChapter 15: HIV Infection and its Treatment Effect on the HeartChapter 16: Cardiovascular Toxicity Due to Recreational DrugsChapter 17: Cardiac Manifestations of Marine EnvenomationChapter 18: Nano-cardiotoxicologyChapter 19: Native Medicine and HeartChapter 20: Pediatric Cardiovascular Toxicology

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"This is the book to turn to for data and answers for any aspect of cardiotoxicity. It is truly an opus...Given the amount of material, this book will be constantly consulted. The illustrations and diagrams are stunning. We've needed this book for quite a while; this is a timely publication. Score: 99 - 5 Stars" -- Doody's