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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on September 15, 2006. The length of the article is 610 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Think ARVC in sudden cardiac death in athletes.(Cardiovascular Medicine)(arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy)
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39Issue: 18Page: 42(1)

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The way we view chronic heart failure management has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. We can no longer plan our chronic therapy based on acute hemodynamic benefits because of pharmacological manipulation. While agents such as direct vasodilators and inotropes acutely improve hemodynamics, they may often worsen the biology of the myocyte. More recent therapeutic agents, neurohormonal antagonists such as ACE inhibitors and B-blockers do just the opposite. These agents may acutely cause hypotension or worsening heart failure because of their pharmacologic effects, but long-term they improve the biology of the myocyte. This leads to improved ventricular function over time, reverse remodeling, and improved clinical outcomes. Discussed are the pathophysiology of heart failure and its surgical and medical treatment. Particular attention is paid to the molecular genetics of heart failure, the pathologic remodeling process, the importance of neurohormonal activation and free radical formation in this pathologic process, and the role of apoptosis. Also examined are the newest therapeutic options including medical therapy, surgical therapy, and genetic therapy of heart failure (taken from the Preface by Eric J. Eichhorn, MD). Contents include: New Theories: Etiologies of DCM, Advances in Molecular Genetics of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Remaodeling: Mechanisms and Prevention, Is the Failing Heart Energy Depleted?, The Role of Cytokines in the Failing Human Heart, Nitric Oxide in the Failing Myocardium, Oxidative Stress and the Pathogenesis of Heart Failure, Evidence of Phenotypic Alteration as a Cause of Systolic Dysfunction in the Failing Heart, Apoptosis in the Failing Heart, Medical Therapy of Chronic Heart Failure: Role of ACE Inhibitors and B-Blockers, Surgical Therapy for Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Cell Cycle in the Termianally Differentiated Myocyte: A Platform for Myocardial Repair? ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on August 1, 2003. The length of the article is 836 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Should everyone with ischemic cardiomyopathy and an ejection fraction <30% receive an ICD?(Pro & Con)
Author: Paul Dorian
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 15Page: 9(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 581 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy precludes sports: preclinical diagnosis.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Sally Koch Kubetin
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 9Page: 41(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 817 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Should everyone with ischemic cardiomyopathy and an ejection fraction less than 30% get an ICD?(Pro & Con)(implantable cardioverter defibrillators )
Author: Paul Dorian
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 3Page: 21(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on October 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1713 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A case of congestive heart failure due to reversible dilated cardiomyopathy caused by hyperthyroidism.(Case Report)
Author: Hasnain M. Khandwala
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 97Issue: 10Page: 1001(3)

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This digital document is an article from The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi), published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2570 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Long-term prognosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after surgery/Cerrahi sonrasi hipertrofik kardiyomiyopatinin uzun donem prognozu.(Clinical report)
Author: Sandhya K. Balaram
Publication: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 6Issue: 4Page: S37(3)

Article Type: Clinical report

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases enlarge the heart muscle or make it thicker and more rigid than normal. In rare cases, scar tissue replaces the muscle tissue. Some people live long, healthy lives with cardiomyopathy. Some people don't even realize they have it. In others, however, it can make the heart less able to pump blood through the body.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations.This CD-ROM has tens of thousands of pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software. Advanced search and indexing features of the current version of Adobe Reader provide a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disc at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of medical documents and material. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3647 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Improvement in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after significant weight loss: case report. (Case Report).
Author: Gabriel I. Uwaifo
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 96Issue: 6Page: 626(6)

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Abstract: Anthracyclines are potent chemotherapeutic agents associated with 3 different forms of cardiomyopathy. Acute cardiomyopathy is seen within 3 months of drug exposure and may take the form of either a reversible myocarditis and pericarditis or an early-onset type and a late-onset type of chronic cardiomyopathy. Chronic anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy is treated similarly to ischemic cardiomyopathies with beta-blockade and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition. This review focuses on recent research regarding mechanisms of anthracycline-induced myocardial damage, the noninvasive imaging diagnosis of anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy, and potential areas of future research regarding genetic screening and selecting individuals at increased risk, with consideration of prophylactic treatment with medications, specifically carvedilol and ACE inhibitors. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on May 15, 2006. The length of the article is 460 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Diabetic cardiomyopathy drugs in pipeline will boost identification.(Metabolic Disorders)
Author: Joyce Frieden
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 10Page: 23(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2004. The length of the article is 628 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: MRI useful in identification of heart failure causes: cardiomyopathy assessment.(Clinical Rounds)(Magnetic resonance imaging)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 8Page: 55(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on October 1, 2004. The length of the article is 343 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Peripartum cardiomyopathy underreported in primiparous.(Section on Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Author: Anil K. Goli
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 97Issue: 10Page: S18(2)

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