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This comprehensive thyroid information resource contains 65 chapters and 44,573 words, divided into four easy-to-navigate sections.

SECTION ONE: “The Best Darn Hypothyroidism Ebook!” – An under active thyroid gland, accounts for 80% of thyroid disorder cases and this section contains 17 chapters dedicated to the most common thyroid disorder that exists. All aspects regarding hypothyroid conditions are addressed in easy-to-understand language. Anyone from a novice reader to a medical professional can benefit from the compiled information.

SECTION TWO: “The Best Darn Hyperthyroidism Ebook!” – An overactive thyroid gland, accounts for 20% of thyroid disease cases. Within the 10-chapters, the most common cause - Graves' disease is also addressed, as well as complications, including Thyroid Eye Disease, toxic diffuse goiter, hot nodules, myopathy of the muscles and a hyperthyroid condition that can be life-threatening (i.e. thyroid storm).

SECTION THREE: “The Best Darn Thyroid Disease Ebook!” – Containing 34 chapters covering everything about disorders, conditions and imbalances of the thyroid gland. Medical professionals and laypersons can benefit from the extensively-researched and well-confirmed information. Included, is information on thyroid antibodies (autoimmunity), goiters, thyroid nodules, cancer, risk factors for developing thyroid disease, types of thyroiditis, coping with a diseased thyroid gland, famous people with thyroid disease (like Oprah Winfrey) and much, much more.

SECTION FOUR: “My Personal Thyroid Disease Story” – These final four chapters contain my personal account of my difficulty in receiving a diagnosis and afterward in obtaining proper treatment for my autoimmune hypothyroidism and co morbid health disorders. I offer many suggestions for being a proactive thyroid patient and in partnering with a qualified treating doctor. Included in the chapters, I discuss my struggle with adrenal fatigue, emotional symptoms and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Author - Jim Lowrance is a veteran health writer for sites including BellaOnline Thyroid Health (former Editor & moderator) and Suite101 General Health (recipient of 3 Editor’s Choice Awards). He has written book reviews for other health writers including Mary Shomon (with honorable mention on Mary’s site) and Dr. Mark Starr. He has endeavored to make this the best thyroid disease e-book resource available.
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Part of the Monographs in Cardiac Surgery Series – Introducing ‘basic science into the cardiac operating room’. Fast systematic review of small areas of cardiac surgery including up-to-date information. This will allow more rapid publication than the alternative cardiac surgery ‘tomes’. This entry into the series will provide readers with a complete review of the current understanding in mitral valve surgery and include extensive details on the diagnosis and surgical management of patients with mitral valve disease.

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Insufficiency, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Area Calculation, Tricuspid Insufficiency, Valvular Heart Disease, Ross Procedure, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Dysplasia, Tricuspid Valve Stenosis, Libman-Sacks Endocarditis, Loeffler Endocarditis, Myxomatous Degeneration, Valve Replacement. Excerpt:mitral regurgitation and tricuspid insufficiency Aortic insufficiency Aortic insufficiency ( AI ), also known as aortic regurgitation ( AR ), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole , from the aorta into the left ventricle . Aortic insufficiency can be due to abnormalities of either the aortic valve or the aortic root (the beginning of the aorta ). Etiology About half of the cases of aortic insufficiency are due to the aortic root dilatation ( annuloaortic ectasia ), which is idiopathic in over 80 % of cases, but otherwise occurs with aging and hypertension , Marfan syndrome , aortic dissection , and syphilis . In about 15 % the cause is innate bicuspidal aortic valve , while another 15 % cases are due to retraction of the cusps as part of postinflammatory processes of endocarditis in rheumatic fever and various collagen vascular diseases . Additionally, aortic insufficiency has been linked to the use of some medications belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI's,) specifically medications containing fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine isotopes, and dopamine agonists . Physiology In individuals with a normally functioning aortic valve, the valve is only open when the pressure in the left ventricle is higher than the pressure in th... ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to mitral-valve prolapse (also Ballooning Posterior Leaflet Syndrome; Barlow Syndrome; Barlow's syndrome; Billowing mitral valve; Billowing Posterior Mitral Leaflet Syndrome; Click Syndrome), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on mitral-valve prolapse. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This book offers information about diagnosis, symptom self-help, panic & anxiety, personal stories, & much more - from the unique perspective of a patient - instead of a medical professional. ... Read more

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Excellent resource!
If you have MVPS, you'll want to have a copy of this book! You're not alone!

Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome: A Patient's Perspective
Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome: A Patient's Perspective

This book is very good.It is very informative.Well worth the money.

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A 30-year-old woman who underwent surgical repair of a prolapsed mitral valve 3 months ago has a hemoglobin value of 8.6 g/dL and has schistocytes in a peripheral smear. What is the cause of these abnormal findings? ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of documents on the subject of mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart's valves doesn't work properly. MVP is one of the more common heart valve conditions. Most often, it's a lifelong condition that a person is born with. Most people with MVP have no symptoms or problems, need no treatment, and are able to lead normal, active lives. MVP puts you at risk for infective endocarditis, a kind of heart infection. To prevent it, doctors used to prescribe antibiotics before dental work or certain surgeries. Now, only people at high risk of endocarditis need the antibiotics.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 Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 651 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: CorCap helps even without mitral valve surgery.(Cardiovascular Medicine)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 11Page: 54(1)

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of documents on the subject of mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart's valves doesn't work properly. MVP is one of the more common heart valve conditions. Most often, it's a lifelong condition that a person is born with. Most people with MVP have no symptoms or problems, need no treatment, and are able to lead normal, active lives. MVP puts you at risk for infective endocarditis, a kind of heart infection. To prevent it, doctors used to prescribe antibiotics before dental work or certain surgeries. Now, only people at high risk of endocarditis need the antibiotics.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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Defective
This was a two set CD.Neither CD would play.Threw away the return form in the box because I didn't think I would have a problem.When I went to Amazon.com and tried to return items, Amazon said they had no record of the order.What do I do to get my money back for defective CD's.CD's were taped closed, not sealed like normal CD's so were obviously used. ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of documents on the subject of mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart's valves doesn't work properly. MVP is one of the more common heart valve conditions. Most often, it's a lifelong condition that a person is born with. Most people with MVP have no symptoms or problems, need no treatment, and are able to lead normal, active lives. MVP puts you at risk for infective endocarditis, a kind of heart infection. To prevent it, doctors used to prescribe antibiotics before dental work or certain surgeries. Now, only people at high risk of endocarditis need the antibiotics.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 Heart Advisor, published by Belvoir Media Group, LLC on April 1, 2010. The length of the article is 681 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Study supports early mitral valve repair even if asymptomatic: research indicates that damage to the heart can begin well before symptoms appear.(BREAKTHROUGHS)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: Heart Advisor (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2010
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 13Issue: 4Page: 3(1)

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Customer Reviews (4)

Skip this book
If you are looking for good information on MVPS, DON'T get this book.It is written for the author himself to read.Websites like MVPSupport.com offer more information than this book

Shame on the author
This book is written for a second grader.Shame on the author for being so patronizing to those of us who suffer from this life-altering diease. I'm not a psychologist, but I could have written the general information inthis book -- in fact it could have been written for just about any diseaseby any Psych 101 student.It's a form letter.Don't bother.

Disappointed
I agree with the other reviewer.I found this book to offer little information on MVP. Sorry I ordered it. Check out the other books, they are much better.

A how-to book that gives no information about MVPS
What a disappointment. As it turns out, this author has done many "how-to" books with little depth or understanding of the disease. To me, it was obvious that he knows little to nothing about MVPS. There areglobal statements with no medical references. I'm sorry I wasted my money.Disappointed reader. ... Read more

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Abstract: Mitral valve prolapse is a relatively common condition in which an abnormal valve in the heart may allow blood to flow in an abnormal direction. Many people with this condition have no symptoms and never need treatment, while others may have trouble breathing and need treatment to help their heart work more efficiently. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on March 15, 2003. The length of the article is 1452 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: Mitral annular calcification found to be red flag for increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Framingham Echocardiography Findings).
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 6Page: 26(1)

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Diseased heart valves are a growing public health concern, ranging among the most important causes of heart failure and sudden death. This volume reviews the most current information on valvular disease pathophysiology, epidemiology and evaluation as well as management strategies for affected patients. The topics discussed include data supporting selection of asymptomatic patients for valve surgery, methods employed in evaluating patients for this purpose, surgical methods and valve prostheses currently applied for valve repair and replacement, and criteria for selecting among them. Adjunctive problems such as aortic root disease, infective endocarditis and arrhythmias that may modify patient management are also considered. Epidemiologic data illustrate the increasing prevalence of valvular disease in the population. In addition, the book reviews new and emerging knowledge about the molecular and cellular basis of myocardial dysfunction and heart failure in various forms of valvular disease. ... Read more