{"product_id":"high-altitude-cardiology-hardback-9781394420896","title":"High Altitude Cardiology (Hardback) 9781394420896","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHigh Altitude Cardiology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLeonida Compostella (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394420896, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 18.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimize cardiac care for patients exposed to mountain altitudes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillions of travellers, athletes, and residents face cardiovascular challenges at high altitude each year, yet clinicians often lack specialized guidance for these patients. \u003ci\u003eHigh Altitude Cardiology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive review of cardiac physiology and pathology related to altitude exposure. Written by a specialist in preventive cardiology and mountain medicine education, this reference synthesizes current knowledge for optimal patient care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines cardiac adaptations in both normal and diseased hearts, covering hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular conditions at altitude. Specialized chapters address considerations for pregnancy, paediatric \u0026amp; geriatric patients, and congenital heart diseases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical case studies illustrating real-world presentations and management decisions in high altitude environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based guidance on cardiovascular drug efficacy and safety in reduced oxygen environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-exposure screening protocols to identify at-risk individuals before travel, trekking, or altitude relocation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSynthesis of decades of research on cardiac physiology and disease management in mountain and high-altitude settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh Altitude Cardiology\u003c\/i\u003e serves cardiologists, sports medicine physicians, general practitioners, and nurses who care for mountaineers, altitude travellers, and residents of elevated regions. Students in mountain medicine and cardiology courses will discover authoritative guidance for navigating altitude-related cardiac challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOREWORD v\u003cbr\u003eABBREVIATIONS vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Background 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Definitions of Mountain Altitude 3\u003cbr\u003e2 General Data, Relevance of the Problem 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System at High Altitude 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cold Environment and the Heart 19\u003cbr\u003e4 Altitude, Atmospheric Pressure and Physiopathological Phenomena on the Cardiovascular System 27\u003cbr\u003eEverest without bottled Oxygen. A 'fair' ascent, for exceptional persons 42\u003cbr\u003e5 Sympathetic Activation at Altitude and the Cardiovascular System 46\u003cbr\u003e6 The Heart at High Altitude 54\u003cbr\u003eHigh-altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPE), a case report from the past 67\u003cbr\u003e7 Peripheral Vasoregulation 73\u003cbr\u003e8 Effects of Exposure to Mountain Altitudes on Haematocrit and Consequences on the Heart and Circulation 78\u003cbr\u003eA curious phenomenon in the high Alps: dehydration and 'evaporation' 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Travelling to High Altitude with Pre-existing Cardiac Diseases 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Magnitude of Cardiovascular Risk Associated with Ascent to Altitude 91\u003cbr\u003e10 Patients with Known Ischaemic Heart Disease and Physical Activity at Altitude 103\u003cbr\u003e11 Mountain Altitudes and Patients with Heart Failure 115\u003cbr\u003e12 People with High Blood Pressure Climbing to Altitude 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Other Cardiovascular Aspects of the Exposure to High Altitude 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Cardiovascular System of Pregnant Ladies at Altitude 133\u003cbr\u003e14 Newborns and Children at High Altitude 141\u003cbr\u003e15 Elderly Persons at Altitude 150\u003cbr\u003eTwo Popes and a President 152\u003cbr\u003e16 Ascent to High Altitudes and Risk of Arrhythmias 157\u003cbr\u003e17 Diabetes Mellitus and the Heart at High Altitude 163\u003cbr\u003eGoing High with diabetes mellitus. Useful tips from the diary of a mountaineer with type 1 diabetes 171\u003cbr\u003e18 Prevention of Diseases related to High Altitude in Patients with Other Forms of Heart Disease 179\u003cbr\u003e'A borrowed heart' at the top of Matterhorn, not to say of the other mountains 191\u003cbr\u003e19 Pre-exposure Screening for High Altitudes 198\u003cbr\u003e20 Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases Through Activities at Altitude 214\u003cbr\u003e21 Use of Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System at Altitude 227\u003cbr\u003e22 Special Aspects of Basic Life Support at Altitude 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 1 Classes of Recommendations and Levels of Evidence 257\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDIX 2 Self-evaluation (Available in e-book) 1\u003cbr\u003eINDEX 259\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433833984280,"sku":"9781394420896","price":90.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394420896.jpg?v=1784854820","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/high-altitude-cardiology-hardback-9781394420896","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}