Despite major advances in prevention and treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The vast number of patients with cardiovascular disease coupled with ongoing clinical advances makes theOxford American Handbook of Cardiologya must-buy for residents, fellows, and students, as well as an excellent reference guide for general practitioners. The reader will find here all the essential practice guidelines and management strategies as well as a unique chapter on preventive cardiology and a useful summary of recent major clinical trials in cardiology. Common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular and congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure, are covered comprehensively yet concisely.
Cardiovascular Emergencies and Practical Procedures Coronary Artery Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Valvular Heart Disease Heart Failure Preventive Cardiology Diseases of the Myocardium and Pericardium Congenital Heart Disease Arrhythmias Heart Disease in Pregnancy Multisystem Disorders Stress Testing and Cardiac Imaging Invasive Electrophysiology Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Intervention Major Trials in Cardiology Special Populations: Women and Elderly Index
Jeffrey Bender, MD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Kerry Russell, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Lynda Rosenfeld, MD, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Sabeen Chaudry, MD, Senior Fellow of Cardiovascular MedicineALL: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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