Rare Autoimmune Cardiac Conditions
Clinical Reference
The Complete Guide to Autoimmune Heart Disease
Rare Autoimmune Cardiac Conditions is a comprehensive clinical reference by Dr A M Thirugnanam dedicated to the diagnosis and management of uncommon autoimmune disorders affecting the heart. Covering 31 chapters and 392 pages, this evidence-based guide provides practical insights into diseases that are often overlooked yet potentially life-threatening.
The book explains the mechanisms, clinical presentation, diagnosis, imaging findings, laboratory evaluation, and treatment of autoimmune cardiac disorders including autoimmune myocarditis, autoimmune pericarditis, cardiac sarcoidosis, lupus carditis, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, Behçet disease, ANCA-associated vasculitis, eosinophilic disorders, IgG4-related disease, giant cell myocarditis, Takayasu arteritis, Kawasaki disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and other inflammatory cardiovascular conditions.
Readers will learn the role of ECG, echocardiography, cardiac MRI, PET-CT, coronary angiography, cardiac biomarkers, immunological investigations, and tissue biopsy in establishing an accurate diagnosis. The book also covers immunosuppressive therapy, corticosteroids, biologic agents, heart failure management, arrhythmia treatment, device therapy, and multidisciplinary care.
Written in a practical and guideline-based format, this book is an invaluable resource for cardiologists, rheumatologists, internists, fellows, residents, and clinicians managing complex autoimmune cardiovascular diseases.
Key Topics Covered
- Autoimmune Myocarditis
- Autoimmune Pericarditis
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Lupus Carditis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Heart Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Sjögren Syndrome
- Behçet Disease
- ANCA Vasculitis
- Takayasu Arteritis
- Kawasaki Disease
- Giant Cell Myocarditis
- IgG4 Disease
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Cardiac MRI
- PET Imaging
- Echocardiography
- Immunotherapy
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
Important books for further reading:
Differential Diagnosis in Cardiology – 1800 Clinical Cases: https://cardiologybooks.com/shop/differential-diagnosis-in-cardiology-1800-clinical-cases/
Heart Failure Made Simple: https://cardiologybooks.com/shop/heart-failure-made-simple/
Arrhythmia Management – From Bedside to Critical Care: https://cardiologybooks.com/shop/arrhythmia-management-bedside-care/
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