{"product_id":"9781394420896","title":"High Altitude Cardiology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHigh Altitude Cardiology\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCompostella, Leonida\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimize cardiac care for patients exposed to mountain altitudes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillions of travellers, athletes, and residents face cardiovascular challenges at high altitude each year, yet clinicians often lack specialized guidance for these patients. \u003ci\u003eHigh Altitude Cardiology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive review of cardiac physiology and pathology related to altitude exposure. Written by a specialist in preventive cardiology and mountain medicine education, this reference synthesizes current knowledge for optimal patient care. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book examines cardiac adaptations in both normal and diseased hearts, covering hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular conditions at altitude. Specialized chapters address considerations for pregnancy, paediatric \u0026amp; geriatric patients, and congenital heart diseases.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical case studies illustrating real-world presentations and management decisions in high altitude environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based guidance on cardiovascular drug efficacy and safety in reduced oxygen environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-exposure screening protocols to identify at-risk individuals before travel, trekking, or altitude relocation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSynthesis of decades of research on cardiac physiology and disease management in mountain and high-altitude settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh Altitude Cardiology\u003c\/i\u003e serves cardiologists, sports medicine physicians, general practitioners, and nurses who care for mountaineers, altitude travellers, and residents of elevated regions. Students in mountain medicine and cardiology courses will discover authoritative guidance for navigating altitude-related cardiac challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Wiley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-10-05\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781394420896\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: cm xcm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 288\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48124676014220,"sku":"9781394420896","price":121.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394420896.jpg?v=1777470828","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394420896","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}