Anatomy of the heart

• Autores: Robert H. Whitaker
• Localización: Medicine, ISSN-e 1357-3039, Vol. 42, Nº. 8, 2014, págs. 406-408
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Despite centuries of writings and research into cardiac anatomy and function, the topic is still advancing, particularly in relation to clinical applications and embryological significance. This article presents the heart with reference to the classical anatomical position and attempts to clarify the nomenclature that is most commonly used by anatomists. We encourage clinicians to use the same terminology. The references are from an excellent compilation on the heart in Clinical Anatomy.

    In Part 1 we cover anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the normal heart. We then cover the history and clinical examination before providing an overview of basic and non-invasive investigations. Finally we cover cardiac catheterization. Part 2 will cover atherosclerosis (risk factors and prevention, coronary syndromes and revascularization), and vascular disease. Part 3 will cover cardiac muscle disorders (heart failure and its treatment), electrophysiology and devices. Finally Part 4 will cover structural heart disease (valvular heart disease, pericardial disease, congenital heart disease and heart disease in pregnancy). Genetics and pharmacology are covered where relevant in each Part. In addition, and where relevant, each Part covers some useful tips for common practical procedures.

    I would like to thank all the authors for the time given to help bring this Chapter of Medicine to fruition. I would also like to thank the Chapter Editors for their review and comments. On behalf of the BCS and Medicine, I hope you enjoy reading the articles and learn something new along the way.

    Dr Sarah Clarke MA MD FRCP FESC FACC, Series Editor for Cardiovascular Medicine 2014.

    President Elect and formerly Vice President Education and Research, British Cardiovascular Society, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director Cardiac Services, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

    The chapter Editors for Cardiovascular Medicine are as follows:

    Part 1 Simon Ray MD FRCP FACC FESC is Consultant Cardiologist and Honorary Clinical Professor in Cardiology at the University Hospital of South Manchester and the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

    Part 2 Iain A Simpson MD FRCP (Glas) FRCP (Lond) FACC FESC President, British Cardiovascular Society, Consultant Cardiologist, Wessex Regional Cardiac Unit, University Hospital Southampton, UK.

    Part 3 Clifford Garratt MBBS MA DM FRCP FESC Professor of Cardiology at Manchester University and Hon Consultant Cardiologist at Central Manchester University Foundation Trust, UK.

    Part 4 Robert A Henderson DM FRCP FESC FACC is Consultant Cardiologist at the Trent Cardiac Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK.