Osteocardiology Cardiac Bone Formation
This book describes the field of osteocardiology, an exciting and new sub-discipline within cardiovascular science, which will become the cornerstone for defining the timing and treatment of cardiovascular calcification in the future. With the advent of l
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Osteocardiology Cardiac Bone Formation
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Osteocardiology
Nalini M. Rajamannan
Osteocardiology Cardiac Bone Formation
Nalini M. Rajamannan Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Cardiology and Valvular Institute Sheboygan, Wisconsin USA
ISBN 978-3-319-64993-1 ISBN 978-3-319-64994-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-64994-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017955376 © Springer International Publishing AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my parents Concie and Harry and to My Catholic Faith
Foreword
In 1977, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) issued the first of several clinical practice guidelines and position papers, which has provided global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases. Guidelines from the National High Blood Pressure Education Program, the National Cholesterol Education Program, the Calcific Aortic Valve Disease, etc., includes accumulation of the research and experts in the fields, cholesterol, blood pressure, coronary artery disease and calcific aortic valve disease. Over the years, health care systems and providers have used these guidelines and position papers for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of cardiovascular disease risk factors, and lung and blood diseases. NHLBI convened expert panels to update the existing clinical guidelines on cholesterol, blood pressure, and overweight/obesity, by conducting rigorous systematic evidence reviews. At the same time a working group—in the field of calcific aortic valve disease—helped to define the concept of an active biologic
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