Horizons in world cardiovascular research. Volume 12 / Eleanor H. Bennington, editor.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Preface; Chapter 1; Exercise Training for Blood Pressure: Perspectives on Resistant Hypertension Management; Abstract; 1. Arterial Hypertension; 1.1. Definition and Classification; 1.2. Prevalence and Cardiovascular Risk; 2. Resistant Hypertension; 3. Exercise and Hypertension; 3.1. Aerobic Exercise Training; 3.2. High-Intensity Interval Training; 3.3. Dynamic Resistance Training; 3.4. Isometric Resistance Training; 3.5. Concurrent or Combined Exercise; 4. Exercise and Resistant Hypertension; 5. Future Perspectives; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2

Using a Mesh Free Particle Approach for the Modeling of the Blood Flow in Abdominal Aortic AneurysmsAbstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3; Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Current Discoveries and Operative Management; Abstract; Introduction; Morphology; Etiology; Genetic Factors; Marfan Syndrome; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type IV; Loeys-Dietz Syndrome; Other Familial Patterns; Classification System; Diagnosis; Clinical Examination; Physical Exam; Imaging; Indications for Repair; Operative Treatment

Anesthesia ConsiderationsOperative Approach; Thoracoabdominal Endovascular Aneurysm Repair; Hybrid Repair; Postoperative Treatment; Paraplegia/Paralysis; Renal Failure; Follow-up Treatment; Outcomes; Endovascular Outcomes; Hybrid Outcomes; Conclusion; References; Biographical Sketch; Chapter 4; Allergy and Coronary Artery Disease; Abstract; Introduction; Allergy and Cardiovascular Disease; Acute Coronary Hypersensitivity Syndrome; Pathophysiology; Causes; Classification; Diagnosis; Clinical Presentation; Diagnostic Evaluation; Stunned Myocardium; Clinically Similar Conditions

Apical Ballooning SyndromeVariant Angina; Treatment; Prevention; Future Directions in Therapy; References; Biographical Sketches; Chapter 5; Sinus Bradycardia: Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis; Abstract; Abbreviations; Introduction; Diagnosis; Management; Prognosis; Conclusion; Conflicts of Interest; References; Chapter 6; Potential Uses of BNP and NT-Pro-BNP Other Than Mainstream; Abstract; Introduction; BNP in Adult Medical/Cardiovascular Diseases; BNP in Adult Surgical Diseases; BNP in Neonates; BNP in Various (Patho)Physiologic Conditions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7

Psychosocial Aspects of Undergoing a Cardiac Catheterization ProcedureAbstract; Introduction; Lived Experience of Undergoing a CATH; Anxiety; Management of Anxiety; Fear; Uncertainity; Health-Related Quality of Life; Social Support; Sexuality; Spirituality; References; Index; Blank Page

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