Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis A Comprehensive Clinical Guide /

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Meyer, Keith C. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Nathan, Steven D. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana, 2019.
• Έκδοση: 2nd ed. 2019.
• Σειρά: Respiratory Medicine,
• Θέματα: Respiratory organs-Diseases.; Primary care (Medicine).; Pneumology/Respiratory System.; Primary Care Medicine.

This book is a comprehensive guide to our current understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its disease pathogenesis, genetic underpinnings, diagnosis, and management. Since the first edition, many new developments have occurred in the understanding and management of this serious disease...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Classification and Nomenclature of Interstitial Lung Disease
• Epidemiology and Natural History of IPF
• Histopathology of IPF and Related Disorders
• Imaging of IPF
• Pulmonary Function Tests in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
• The Role of Immunity and Inflammation in IPF Pathogenesis
• Mechanisms of Fibrosis in IPF
• The Genetics of Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Genomics and Epigenetics of Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Biomarkers and IPF
• Clinical Phenotypes and Co-morbidities in IPF
• The Keys to Making a Confident Diagnosis of IPF
• Pharmacologic Treatment of IPF
• Mimics of IPF
• Gastroesophageal Reflux and IPF
• The Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Oxygen Therapy
• Acute Exacerbations of IPF
• Lung Transplantation for IPF
• Clinical Trials in IFP: What are the Best Endpoints?
• Future Directions for IPF Research.