EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT OF VALVULAR HEART DISEASE: Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, Echocardiography, Transcatheter Valve Therapy, Surgical Management, and Long-Term Follow-Up

Evidence-Based Management of Valvular Heart Disease provides a comprehensive and clinically focused approach to the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and long-term management of patients with heart valve disorders. Designed for cardiologists, cardiovascular trainees, cardiac surgeons, internists, and healthcare professionals, this textbook integrates modern diagnostic strategies, advanced imaging, guideline-directed management, and contemporary valve intervention techniques.This essential reference explores the complete spectrum of valvular heart disease, from foundational pathology and clinical assessment to complex decision-making involving surgical and transcatheter therapies.Inside this book, readers will discover: - Foundations of Valvular Heart Disease - including valve pathology, disease mechanisms, clinical presentation, and principles of risk assessment - Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation - covering history, physical examination, echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and catheter-based assessment - Aortic Valve Disease Management - including aortic stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), surgical valve replacement, and aortic regurgitation - Mitral Valve Disease Management - including mitral stenosis, degenerative mitral regurgitation, valve repair strategies, and transcatheter interventions - Right-Sided and Multivalvular Disorders - addressing tricuspid disease, pulmonic valve disorders, and complex combined valve lesions - Prosthetic Valve Care - including valve selection, surveillance, complications, thrombosis, degeneration, and reintervention strategies - Infective Endocarditis Management - including diagnosis, antimicrobial considerations, surgical indications, and multidisciplinary care - Special Populations and Modern Valve Teams - including pregnancy, high-risk patients, shared decision-making, and Heart Team approachesThe book also includes practical resources such as: - Guideline-based recommendations from major cardiovascular societies - Echocardiographic grading reference tables - Valve intervention risk assessment tools - Clinical decision frameworks for choosing between medical therapy, surgery, and transcatheter approachesWith the rapid expansion of minimally invasive procedures and transcatheter valve therapies, modern valve care requires an integrated understanding of imaging, intervention, and individualized patient management. Evidence-Based Management of Valvular Heart Disease provides a structured and practical resource for clinicians seeking to improve diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic decisions, and patient outcomes.