Valvular Heart Disease: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease (6th edition) EPUB

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By: Catherine M. Otto, MD & Brian R. Lindman, MD, MSCI, FACC

Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Valvular Heart Disease, 6th Edition provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the full spectrum of medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment for safe and effective clinical practice. Internationally recognized experts, Drs. Catherine M. Otto and Brian R. Lindman, together with a distinguished team of contributors, deliver clear guidance to help clinicians apply the latest evidence-based strategies in daily practice.

This fully updated edition reflects the most current advances in procedures, imaging modalities, basic science, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines in valvular heart disease.

Key Features

• New content on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), optimal timing and intervention strategies for mitral regurgitation, complications of valvular diseases, bicuspid aortic valve disease, tricuspid regurgitation, and other emerging topics

• In-depth discussion of underlying mechanisms, including molecular pathways, clinical and genetic risk factors, epidemiology, screening, and early detection

• Comprehensive disease-oriented chapters on each type of valvular heart disease, highlighting modern interventional and surgical advances

• Imaging guidance for patient selection and procedural monitoring

• Summaries of ACC, AHA, and ESC guidelines to support best clinical practice

• Detailed coverage of the latest imaging modalities for accurate physiologic assessment and diagnosis

• Extensive illustrations of anatomy and physiology, methodologies, flow charts, and clinical examples — featuring 750 high-quality images

• Strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches, supported by outcome data and relevant references

This edition remains an essential resource for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, fellows, and advanced practitioners seeking an authoritative reference in contemporary valvular heart disease management.