Mechanical Circulatory Support Therapy In Advanced Heart Failure

This engaging book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the rapidly evolving field of mechanical circulatory support therapy in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. It is aimed at healthcare teams around the world who are involved in patient care, research, and teaching of advanced heart failure; healthcare professionals in training; and interested lay persons. In particular, this book serves as a comprehensive resource and practice guide on all aspects of mechanical circulatory support therapy, starting with an overview on heart failure management and then continuing with the referral and evaluation, the care before and after mechanical circulatory support implantation, the analysis of outcomes and complications, as well as a description of research and societal perspectives in the field of mechanical circulatory support therapy; is founded on the expertise of Columbia University Medical Center (New York City), which has one of the most renowned heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation programs in the world; takes a multidisciplinary integrated healthcare team approach, including the perspectives of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, coordinators, social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, financial experts, and bioethicists; and provides in a unique way the complementary viewpoints from the expert healthcare team's as well as the patient's and family's perspectives, with patient vignettes interspersed throughout the entire text. Doody Review Services Reviewer: Carlos D Giraldo, MD(Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Description: This is a timely book that delivers a state-of-the-art introduction to the exciting field of mechanical circulatory support in advanced heart failure. It not only provides an excellent evidence-based review of the field, but also familiarizes readers with the various therapeutic options for these patients. Purpose: The concept behind this book is to provide healthcare teams involved in the care of advanced heart failure patients with an updated resource and practice guide for mechanical circulatory support devices. The authors break down and describe the criteria for appropriate referral and pre- and post-ventricular assist device patient management, and address the patient's and family's perspective. Audience: The book is written by experienced faculty from Columbia University Medical Center's cardiac transplantation team. It reaches out to all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in caring for advanced heart failure patients as well as interested lay persons. Features: The book begins with background information on circulatory support and then offers a concise overview of the neurohormonal mechanisms at play in this disease state. Very brief descriptions of the evidence for pharmacologic treatment, EP directed therapy, surgical revascularization, valve repair, and ventricular restoration are given. The book provides a detailed review of mechanical circulatory support devices covering the spectrum of historical, and ending with experimental. It does a nice job of addressing the complications that commonly arise. The authors do a good job of describing the initial patient encounter and emphasizing critical steps in the process. One of the unique features is the incorporation of the patient perspective throughout all stages of the process. Assessment: This is a nice addition to this rapidly evolving field, and the book effectively manages to provide a multidisciplinary review. It reviews important concepts in heart failure management and provides a thorough review of how we arrived at our current state in mechanical circulatory support. The authors guide the reader through the ventricular assist device world including patient experiences and a sound review of the evidence. Annotation This engaging book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the rapidly evolving field of mechanical circulatory support therapy in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. It is aimed at healthcare teams around the world who are involved in patient care, research, and teaching of advanced heart failure; healthcare professionals in training; and interested lay persons Provides an overview of mechanical circulatory support devices and their role in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. This book presents evidence-based medicine perspectives of expert cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, coordinators, social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, and patients and their relatives. Provides an overview of mechanical circulatory support devices and their role in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. This book is aimed at healthcare teams around the world who are involved with the patient care, research and teaching in advanced heart failure, those in training, and the interested lay public.