This book introduces immersive cartography as a transdisciplinary approach to social inquiry in an age of climate change and technological transformation. Drawing together innovative theories and practices from the environmental arts, process philosophy, education studies, and posthumanism, the book frames immersive cartography as a speculative adventure that gradually transformed the physical…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and applications of operations research. This latest edition includes significant updates in analytical methods and algorithms relevant to the latest technological developments. The book presents a variety of mathematical modeling techniques, such as linear programming, queuing theory, simulation, and decision analysis, designed to help …
This comprehensive reference book is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles and practice of modern cardiology. It covers a wide range of important topics in cardiology, from cardiac anatomy and physiology to diagnostic approaches and management of cardiovascular disease. This edition updates the information with the latest findings in research and clinical practice…
Essentials of Bedside Cardiology, Second Edition, like the first edition, is designed for those who wish to balance technological advances with increased personal skill in history taking and physical examination. It is important to teach physicians that all technologies now in use for diagnosing cardiovascular disorders, such as echocardiography, can have false positive and false negative resul…
This book, concisely assembles in a reader friendly format all the clinically useful information that an internist needs in both his daily rounds and abusy office practice to find correct clinical diagnoses and choose optimal pharmacologic therapies for their patients. Highlights include a simplified method for recognition of, and a practical therapeutic approach to, arrhythmias, as well as a m…
A concise summary of the most important medical and scientific topics concerning cardiovascular medicine in the primary care environment. Writing in an easy to-read format background, diagnosis, and disease management and emphasizing practical techniques of evaluation and treatment, the authors explain the basic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease states and the treatment strategies th…
This comprehensive guide is designed to support medical students’ understanding of the fundamentals of the pathophysiology of heart disease. It combines contributions from students and faculty, creating a rich and relevant educational resource. This edition includes important updates based on the latest clinical and research findings, including in-depth explanations of the pathophysiological …
This book is a comprehensive visual guide to understanding ocular pathology. It integrates clinical descriptions with high-quality illustrations to help readers recognize and diagnose a variety of ocular pathological conditions. Designed specifically for ophthalmologists, medical students, and healthcare professionals working in the field of ophthalmology, this book serves as a practical, evide…
Key features of this book include An integrated presentation of the anatomy, physiology, and clinical syndromes of the nervous system that is useful for medical students and practicing physicians A transdisciplinary approach that breaks down the traditional and artificial separation between preclinical and clinical knowledge and the basic science of human neurology, making this text suitable fo…
Designed for associate-degree MLT CLT programs and baccalaureate MT CLS programs, this textbook presents the essentials of clinical microbiology. It provides balanced coverage of specific groups of microorganisms and the work-up of clinical specimens by organ system, and also discusses the role of the microbiology laboratory in regard to emerging infections, healthcare epidemiology, and bioterr…