Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- 1 Edición - 25 de julio de 2018
- Última edición
- Autores: Jeffrey Swigris, Kevin K Brown
- Idioma: Inglés
Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis provides a succinct, easy-to-digest overview of this challenging condition in which the cause of… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis provides a succinct, easy-to-digest overview of this challenging condition in which the cause of thickening lung tissue is unknown. This concise resource by Drs. Kevin K. Brown and Jeff Swigris provides essential information for the physician who sees pulmonary fibrosis patients, including epidemiology, genetics and biomarkers, pathology, diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutics intended to improve the patient’s lifespan and quality of life.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Covers the process of making the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, as well as IPF look-alikes: uncharacterized PF, CTD-ILD, and cHP.
- Details today’s available therapeutics, including Rx, rehabilitation, O2, Tx, and treating comorbidities: OSA, GERD, and PH.
- Consolidates today’s available information on this timely topic into one convenient resource.
Índice
Índice
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Epidemiology of IPF/ILD
3. Mechanisms of Fibrosis
4. Genetics of IPF
5. HRCT in IPF
6. Pathology of IPF
7. Making the Diagnosis of IPF
8. IPF Look-Alikes: Uncharacterized PF, CTD-ILD and cHP
9. Natural History of IPF and Disease Monitoring
10. Biomarkers in IPF
11. Therapeutics (Rx, Rehabilitation, O2, Tx, and Treating Comorbidities: OSA, GERD, PH)
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 1
- Última edición
- Publicado: 25 de julio de 2018
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre el autor
Sobre el autor
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