Sex differences in Cardiac Diseases
Pathophysiology, Presentation, Diagnosis and Management

A contemporary review of sex-specific differences in the pathophysiology, presentation, risk factors, diagnosis and management of heart disease

Niti R. Aggarwal (Edited by), Malissa J. Wood (Edited by)

9780128193693

Paperback, published 26 January 2021

720 pages, 200 illustrations (150 in full color)
27.6 x 21.5 x 4.4 cm, 1.93 kg

"This book is of excellent quality and incorporates some of the most up-to-date research available to help readers understand cardiovascular diseases in men and women. It is a valuable resource for cardiologists, internists, physicians in training, or other healthcare providers." --© Doody Review, 2021, Devyn Hope Hayes B.S(East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine), reviewer, expert opinion

Approx.700 pages

Section I. Introduction
1. Introduction: Past, Present, and Future of Heart Disease in Men and Women

Section II: Epidemiology and Prevalence
2. Epidemiology and Prevalence

Section III: Ischemic Heart Disease
3. Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
4. Acute Coronary Syndrome
5. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
6. Interventions in Ischemic Heart Disease
7. Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
8. Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
9. Myocardial Infarction with Nonobstructive Coronary Disease

Section IV: Heart Failure
10. Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
11. Heart failure with Preserved Ejection fraction
12. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
13. Takotsubo Syndrome
14. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Section V: Valvular Heart Disease
15. Valvular Heart Disease

Section VI: Arrhythmias
16. Atrial Fibrillation
17. Ventricular Arrhythmias
18. Role of ICD and CRT

Section VII: Vascular Disease
19. Peripheral Arterial Disease

Section VIII: Congenital Heart Disease
20. Congenital Heart Disease

Section IX: Pregnancy-Related Heart Disease
21. Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease
22. Unique Features of Cardiovascular Pharmacology in Pregnancy and Lactation

Section X: Cardiac Disorders Unique or More Specific to Women
23. CardioRheumatology
24. CardioOncology
25. Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Section XI: Psychological Health in CVD
26. Psychosocial Issues in Cardiovascular Disease

Section XII: Pharmacotherapy Considerations in Men and Women
27. Cardiovascular Medications

Section XIII: Current Challenges, Opportunities and Next Steps for Clinicians
28. Disparity in Care Across the CVD Spectrum
29. Women’s Heart Programs

Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]