Bøger af Rajeev Malhotra

Water, Our Precious Resource and Its Vital Role in Life and EcosystemsWater is the heartbeat of life on Earth. This clear liquid, which flows in rivers, leaps in clouds, and kisses the peaks of the Himalayas, is more than just a chemical compound. It is the source of life, the carrier of nourishment, and the conductor of Earth's ecosystems. It is hard to imagine what our planet would be like without water, or even if life would be possible.In this introduction, we will highlight the greatness of this precious resource by focusing on two of its important aspects: the importance of water in our lives and its decisive role in ecosystems.The Foundation of Life:· The Lifeblood: About 60% of the human body is made up of water. It keeps our blood flowing, our organs cool, and our cells functioning. We can survive for weeks without food, but our bodies will break down in just a few days without water.· The Source of Nourishment: Water is not just life-giving, but also an important carrier of nourishment. It helps us digest food, absorb nutrients, and transport them to different parts of the body. Water is also the foundation of our food supply by irrigating fields and promoting plant growth.· Cleanliness and Health: Clean water for drinking and household use can protect us from infectious diseases. Water is essential for maintaining hygiene and personal cleanliness. It is the basis of a healthy environment and community well-being.Water's Role in Ecosystems:· The Water Cycle: Water is constantly moving through the Earth's systems, from the oceans to the atmosphere to the land. This cycle is essential for life, as it provides water for plants, animals, and humans.· The Watershed: A watershed is an area of land that drains into a common water body. Watersheds are important for ecosystems, as they provide water for plants and animals and help to regulate the flow of water.· Freshwater Habitats: Freshwater habitats, such as lakes, rivers, and wetlands, are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. These habitats are essential for biodiversity, as they provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for many species.

Full-page detailed landscape tracings with discussions on fundamental electrophysiologic and electrocardiographic principles and clinical concepts. Particularly useful for quickly building an ECG library, or studying for certification and recertification cardiology examinations.The sixth and final print volume in the Podrid's Real-World ECGs series presents 124 case studies covering: pacemakers ECG recording issues drugs electrolytes congenital conditions abnormalities

Podrid's Real-World ECGs are case-based workbooks that offer students, instructors, health care professionals, and physicians an indispensable resource for developing and honing the technical skills and systematic approach needed to interpret ECGs with confidence. ECGs from real patient cases offer a complete and in-depth learning experience by focusing on fundamental electrophysiologic properties and clinical concepts as well as detailed discussion of important diagnostic findings and relevant management decisions. 8 comprehensive volumes (6 titles with 2 additional volumes of practice cases) encompass 648 individual case studies that include discussion about the important waveforms and clinical decision-making involved. From an introductory volume that outlines the approaches and tools utilized in the analysis of all ECGs to subsequent volumes covering particular disease entities for which the ECG is useful, readers will take away the in-depth knowledge needed to successfully interpret the spectrum of routine to challenging ECGs they will encounter in their own clinical practice.Full-page detailed landscape tracings with discussions on fundamental electrophysiologic and electrocardiographic principles and clinical concepts. Particularly useful for quickly building an ECG library, or studying for certification and recertification cardiology examinations.Volume 2, Myocardial Abnormalities, breaks down the essential skills necessary for diagnosing acute myocardial ischemia as well as acute and chronic myocardial infarction--arguably the most important component of the ECG armamentarium across the spectrum of health care professions. It also demonstrates the skills needed for the diagnosis of myocardial hypertrophy, atrial abnormality, and pericarditis. Volume 2, Myocardial Abnormalities includes 92 cases.

Podrid's Real-World ECGs combines traditional case-based workbooks with a versatile Web-based program to offer students, health care professionals, and physicians an indispensable resource for developing and honing the technical skills and systematic approach needed to interpret ECGs with confidence. ECGs from real patient cases offer a complete and in-depth learning experience by focusing on fundamental electrophysiologic properties and clinical concepts as well as detailed discussion of important diagnostic findings and relevant management decisions. Six comprehensive volumes encompass more than 600 individual case studies-plus an online repository of hundreds more interactive case studies (www.realworldECGs.com)-that include feedback and discussion about the important waveforms and clinical decision-making involved. From an introductory volume that outlines the approaches and tools utilized in the analysis of all ECGs to subsequent volumes covering particular disease entities for which the ECG is useful, readers will take away the in-depth knowledge needed to successfully interpret the spectrum of routine to challenging ECGs they will encounter in their own clinical practice. Volume 3, Conduction Abnormalities, explores the essentials of AV nodal and intraventricular conduction abnormalities seen in everyday clinical practice: - AV conduction abnormalities, including first-, second-, and third-degree AV block and enhanced AV conduction - Intraventricular conduction abnormalities, including intraventricular conduction delay, fascicular block, and bundle branch blocks

Presents 61 case studies for students to sharpen their skills in reading ECGs and diagnosing both narrow complex tachyarrhythmias and wide complex tachyarrhythmias. ECGs present etiologies and mechanisms for aberration. Each case offers ECGs illustrating various causes of aberration, highlighting features that help to establish its etiology.