Primary Care Cardiology

Management of cardiovascular disease has changed dramatically, and the second edition of Primary Care Cardiology provides a comprehensive review of new treatment strategies.
By emphasizing the basic principles critical to understanding and managing heart disease while putting recent developments in the field into perspective, this practical guide also serves as a curriculum for doctors studying for board examinations or re–certification.
Helpful features include:

Over 50 classic cardiovascular diagrams
50 summary tables for quick reference
Concise overview of the vast body of cardiovascular literature
Straightforward, readable tone
Convenient pocket–size for rapid review
Written for primary care physicians, this book is also perfect for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Spis treści:
Reviewers.
Preface.

Congestive Heart Failure Caused by Systolic Dysfunction
Disorders of Ventricular Filling: Diastolic Heart Failure, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy, and Pericardial Disease
Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms, Lipid Disorders, and Screening for Preclinical Disease
Angina Pectoris: Evaluation of Chest Pain and the Management of Angina Pectoris and Acute Coronary Syndromes
Myocardial Infarction
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Syncope
Valvular Heart Disease
Hypertension, Aortic Disease and Other Medical Illnesses with Cardiovascular Effects
Cardiology Consults:

Preoperative Care of the Patient Having Noncardiac Surgery
Isolated Right Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Disease Seen in Adults
Pregnancy and Heart Disease
End–of–Life Decisions and Palliative Care for Patients with Heart Disease.
Index

Nota biograficzna:
George J. Taylor, MD

Okładka tylna:
Management of cardio vascular disease has changed dramatically, and the second edition of Primary Care Cardiology provides a comprehensive review of new treatment strategies.
By emphasizing the basic principles critical to understanding and managing heart disease while putting recent developments in the field into perspective, this practical guide also serves as a curriculum for doctors studying for board examinations or re–certification.
Helpful features include:

Over 50 classic cardiovascular diagrams
50 summary tables for quick reference
Concise overview of the vast body of cardiovascular literature
Straightforward, readable tone
Convenient pocket–size for rapid review
Written for primary care physicians, this book is also perfect for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.