Cardiology

A team of 250 international experts brings clinicians this thoroughly revised and updated New Edition. Its clinically oriented coverage integrates basic science, diagnostic investigations, and therapeutic management into a practical, user-friendly reference on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. A consistent format throughout parallels the clinical decision making process to make definitive guidance easy to locate and apply. Over 2,360 illustrations, including more than 1,940 full-color photographs, tables, and diagnostic images make techniques and concepts easy to grasp. Plus, a bound-in CD-ROM features all of the book's illustrations for use in PowerPoint® presentations.

• Features succinct reviews of basic science/pathogenesis, epidemiology and risk factors, specific diagnostic techniques, diseases/arrhythmias and surgical and non-surgical therapies for each major syndrome.
• Includes a unique "Special Problems" chapter in each disease section that uses clinical cases to highlight complex issues and offers practical advice on the diagnosis and management of difficult problems.
• Presents over 2,360 illustrations (1,940 in full color).

• Addresses the hottest topics in the field, including coronary artery bypass grafting, management and treatment of the elderly patient, obesity, the neurologic heart and the athlete's heart.
• Includes the latest non-invasive and invasive examinations, and diagnostic imaging techniques.
• Discusses the most up-to-date mechanical therapies for treating heart failure.
• Features a brand-new chapter on diabetes with the most current information on pathophysiology and therapy.
• Offers expanded coverage of behavioral science and psychosocial and alternative therapies.
• Presents many more diagrams and artwork throughout.
• Includes a CD-ROM of all the book's illustrations, allowing users to create PowerPoint® slides.

Michael H. Crawford, MD, FACC, Robert S. Flinn Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM; John P. DiMarco, MD, PhD, Julian R. Beckwith