Present Concepts in Internal Medicine. Volume V. Number 5. Cardiology Symposium,
Abstract
The cardiology symposium (1972) consists of nine papers prepared for internists. The first paper reviews the data on the natural history of the three most common congenital anomalities - atrial septal ductus, patent ductus arteriosus, ventricular septal defect - with particular emphasis on their ultimate fate in adult life. The next three papers discuss the conditions separately, i.e. the clinical diagnosis and management. A review of the current status of temporary pacemakers is the longest (20 pages) article. It also includes ten tables with supplemental information. A discussion of cardiac electrophysiology provides for the readers a basis for rational use of antiarrhythmic and other cardioactive drugs. This is followed by an article on the effects of potassium on the monophasic action potential of cardiac cells. The symposium closes with a paper on precise intensive monitoring of cardiac function in the acutely ill patient and a clinical report of the synergistic effects of two diuretics. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0753942
Entities
People
- Gabriel Gregoratos
- Lottie Applewhite
Organizations
- Letterman Army Hospital