Description
Valvular Heart Disease: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, 5th Edition is a definitive, award-winning reference that provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of valvular heart disease. As part of the renowned Braunwald’s Heart Disease family, this trusted resource supports safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice in a rapidly evolving field.
Authored by internationally recognized experts Dr. Catherine M. Otto and Dr. Robert O. Bonow, the 5th Edition reflects the latest advances in medical, surgical, and transcatheter valve therapies, as well as cutting-edge imaging techniques and updated clinical guidelines. It equips clinicians with the knowledge needed to apply current best practices in everyday patient care.
This edition covers key contemporary topics such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), optimal timing of intervention for mitral regurgitation, imaging guidance for transcatheter procedures, management of prosthetic heart valves, valve disease in pregnant patients, and modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of endocarditis. New chapters address imaging strategies prior to TAVR, valve-in-valve implantation for prosthetic valve stenosis, and the management of pulmonic valve disease.
The book integrates advanced imaging modalities with interventional and surgical approaches, offering clear physiologic insights and accurate diagnostic frameworks. It includes concise summaries of ACC, AHA, and ESC guidelines, over 750 high-quality illustrations, and access to 80 instructional videos that vividly demonstrate valve anatomy, pathology, and key procedures.
With its strong emphasis on outcome-driven, evidence-based care, Valvular Heart Disease, 5th Edition is an indispensable resource for cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, interventionalists, fellows, and all healthcare professionals involved in the management of heart valve disease.
