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    Jan Vojacek, Pavel Zacek, Jan Dominik, editor.
    Summary: This title is a comprehensive resource of aortic regurgitation suitable for both the novice and experienced practitioner. Detailed attention is given to the recently growing field of aortic valve-sparing surgery and aortic valve repair. Guidelines are also provided for general practitioners on how to treat patients after various aortic procedures. Also included are many operative photos, original medical illustrations and schematics. Aortic Regurgitation synthesizes current knowledge of aortic valve repair into an easy-to-follow, illustration-rich text. It is therefore an indispensable guide suitable for use by cardiologists and trainees in cardiology, cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers, general practitioners and radiologists.

    Contents:
    Foreword
    Terminology and list of abbreviations
    Intermezzo I: Leonardo
    Clinical and surgical anatomy of the aortic root
    Living anatomy of the aortic root
    Intermezzo II: Eponyms related to aortic regurgitation
    Functional anatomy of the aortic valve and dynamics of the aortic root
    Congenital anomalies of the aortic valve
    Intermezzo III: Dominic John Corrigan (1802-1880)
    Aortic regurgitation: from diagnosis towards indication
    Connective tissue disorders
    Echocardiography of the aortic valve
    Intermezzo IV: Alfred de Musset (1810-1857)
    Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the aortic valve and ascending aorta
    Therapy
    Intermezzo V: Lincoln sign
    Longterm results of aortic valve replacement and repair
    Intermezzo VI: Taliesin Golesworthy, the inventor of treatment of his own disease
    Recommendations for out-patient care after aortic valve surgery.
    Digital Access Springer 2018