Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine
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Book Overview
1552 pagesIncludes user-friendly synopses of important background information before all basic science chapters. Provides expert coverage of narcolepsy * movement disorders * breathing disorders * gastrointestinal problems * neurological conditions * psychiatric disturbances * substance abuse * and more.Discusses hot topics such as the genetic mechanisms of circadian rhythms * the relationship between obesity, hormones, and sleep apnea * sleep apnea and arterial hypertension * and more.Includes a new section on Cardiovascular Disorders that examines the links between sleep breathing disorders and cardiovascular abnormalities, as well as the use of sleep related therapies for congestive heart failure.Provides a new section on Women's Health and Sleep Disorders that includes information on the effects of hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause on sleep.Features the fresh perspectives of 4 new section editors.Employs a more consistent chapter organization for better readability and easier navigation.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0721607977
ISBN13:9780721607979
Release Date:March 2005
Publisher:Saunders
Length:1552 Pages
Weight:8.85 lbs.
Dimensions:2.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
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Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 4th ed.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A comprehensive text on sleep medicine. Just what I had expected.
Very useful book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Has a lot of great info if you are taking the BRPT exam or if you are just starting as a sleep tech.
Sleep medicine
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Great book! Very complete chapters from the leaders in the field. Highly recommend it to anyone exploring sleep medicine.
A MUST FOR ALL SLEEP MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
It explores all aspects of sleep medicine, including new information on geriatric patients. I did however liked the MSLT chapter better in the previous edition. Still can't put it down!.
State of the Art Manual for Sleep Medicine
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Up to date, fully comprehensive text book on the science and practice of sleep medicine. Thorough discussions of physiology, behavioral aspects of normal sleep and disordered sleep. This is the gold standard for learning, reviewing or referencing in this field.
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