Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease (Paperback)

Paul F. Dellaripa

ISBN 10: 1493944606 / ISBN 13: 9781493944606

Editore: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, 2016

Paperback. The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. There are numerous pulmonary manifestations associated with connective tissue diseases, and all patients with rheumatologic disease are at risk of developing associated lung disease. Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease covers the comprehensive management of rheumatologic lung disease, which requires a multi-disciplinary approach and is optimized by active engagement by rheumatologists working closely with pulmonologists and other specialists. The book offers a practical reference using a case-based approach for practicing clinicians in the ongoing assessment and understanding of rheumatologic lung disease, and presents the science and pathophysiology underlying rheumatologic lung diseases. The first text of its kind specifically dedicated to describe diverse, commonplace, and challenging aspects of rheumatologic lung diseases, Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease serves as an invaluable tool for the practicing clinician. The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781493944606

Riassunto:

The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. There are numerous pulmonary manifestations associated with connective tissue diseases, and all patients with rheumatologic disease are at risk of developing associated lung disease. Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease covers the comprehensive management of rheumatologic lung disease, which requires a multi-disciplinary approach and is optimized by active engagement by rheumatologists working closely with pulmonologists and other specialists. The book offers a practical reference using a case-based approach for practicing clinicians in the ongoing assessment and understanding of rheumatologic lung disease, and presents the science and pathophysiology underlying rheumatologic lung diseases. The first text of its kind specifically dedicated to describe diverse, commonplace, and challenging aspects of rheumatologic lung diseases, Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease serves as an invaluable tool for the practicing clinician.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Paul F. Dellaripa
Department of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
USA

Aryeh Fischer
Division of Rheumatology
Autoimmune and Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Department of Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
USA

Kevin R. Flaherty
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI
USA

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Titolo: Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic ...
Casa editrice: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York
Data di pubblicazione: 2016
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new