Heart Failure: A Colour Handbook - Hardcover

Sosin, Michael D.; Bhatia, Gurbir; Lip, Gregory Y. H.; Davies, Michael K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840760591 ISBN 13: 9781840760590

Publisher: CRC Press, 2006

Synopsis

Using an evidence-based approach, the authors present a detailed overview of the syndrome of heart failure. They examine the causes, pathophysiology, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) with emphasis on recently-published studies. Chapters focus on antiarrhythmic and antithrombotic therapy, beta blockers and inotropes, and other vasodilators such as nitrates and calcium channel blockers. The book is fully illustrated throughout with color photographs and radiographic, electrocardiogram, and echocardiogram images. It will be of interest to cardiologists and general physicians in training, general practitioners, cardiac technicians and nurses, and medical students.

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Using a strong evidence-based approach, the authors aim to present a detailed overview of the syndrome of heart failure. They cover diagnosis, investigation and treatment options and includes a special chapter for primary care. The text is fully illustrated in color with photos, radiographic images, diagrams, electrocardiograms, and echocardiograms. A practical reference source and an educational support, this book is of interest to cardiologists and general physicians in training, as well as senior medical students.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1840760591
• ISBN 13: 9781840760590
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144