Pulmonary circulation

Retaining the theoretical and scientific content of the previous edition, this comprehensive update is more clinically oriented. Highly structured throughout, early chapters are devoted to the structure, functiona nd pathophysiology of the pulmonary circulaton. Diagnostic methods key to the correct evaluation of pulmonary hypertension, including echocardiography, imaging techniques and cardiac catheterization, are covered in detail. The book then provides a consideration of the different disorders of the pulmonary circulation, their diagnosis and their treatment, including arterial and venous hypertension, thromboembolism and gvascular tumors. Features an expanded pediatric section.