Cardiology

ISBN 10: 032302405X / ISBN 13: 9780323024051

Published by Mosby, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cardiology
• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 032302405X
• ISBN 13: 9780323024051
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

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 PowerPointŪ 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 PowerPointŪ slides.

About the Author

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