Cardiac Remodeling: Mechanism and Treatment

Abstract

Exploring the causes, mechanisms, and pathophysiology of cardiac remodeling, this reference provides detailed descriptions of the various components of the remodeling process, as well as new therapeutic interventions and recent and future prospects for the treatment of cardiac remodeling. Containing fully up-to-date references, this guide: * reviews the results of key clinical studies that demonstrate the role that progressive cardiac remodeling plays in the progression of heart failure * presents new and emerging therapies for the treatment of remodeling, including the use of stem cell and gene transfer therapies * provides broad coverage of the complex relationships between cardiac injury, the remodeling process, and the development of cardiac dysfunction.