Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine (Harrison's Medical Guides) - Softcover

Loscalzo, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071702911 ISBN 13: 9780071702911

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010

Synopsis

The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to cardiovascular medicine

"This is an informative and practical, yet easy-to-read guide that provides a succinct overview of the field of cardiovascular medicine. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Featuring the chapters on Cardiology that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.

You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors -- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine is a must for students and clinicians alike.

Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine delivers:

• Current, complete coverage of need-to-know cardiovascular medicine topics, including diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders, disorders of the heart, and disorders of the vasculature
• Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the diseases-oriented chapters
• 112 high-yield questions for exam and board review drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
• 5 complete chapters in print format taken from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD
• 44 chapters written by recognized experts
• 4 atlases covering electrocardiography, noninvasive cardiac imaging, percutaneous revascularization, and cardiac arrhythmias
• Reference that have been updated since the publication of HPIM 17e
• Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

About this title

About the Author:

Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD
Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Chairman, Department of Medicine
Physician-in-Chief, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0071702911
• ISBN 13: 9780071702911
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 636