This is a general cardiology handbook that addresses the entire cardiologicalpathology. The information is in a Q&A format and accompanies the reader through each significant condition, from incidence and severity, to mechanisms, clinical and lab diagnosis, and up to treatment and prognosis. The chapters havean uniform structure fostering a methodical approach to heart disease. The level is intermediate, with an accent on clinical practice. At the same time, anexcellent tool for preparing for exams, as i) disease mechanisms are systematically discussed; ii) guidelines are explained and summarized; iii) novel resarch directions are explained. The book provides conciseness, completeness, andupdatedness, while offers: for residents, familiarization with the disciplineof cardiology; for cardiology fellows, the book will be a friendly companion for practice and Boards study; for primary care physicians, the book represents an update to their knowledge; while for clinical cardiologists, the book represents a companion reference." Broad scope and in-depth approach. Brevity andcomprehensiveness combined A concise, yet highly readible style INDICE: 1. Diagnostic Tests in Cardiology; 2. Ischemic Heart Disease; 3. Diseases of Blood Pressure; 4. Heart Failure; 5. Valvular Heart Disease; 6. Rhythm and Conduction Disturbances; 7. Pericardial Disease; 8. Cardiac Tumors; 9.Cardiac Trauma; 10. Congenital Heart Disease; 11. Angiology: Diseases of Blood Vessels; 12. Heart Disease in Special Populations
- ISBN: 978-1-84996-304-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 690
- Fecha Publicación: 27/08/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés