9781264257560: Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

Synopsis

The landmark text that belongs in the hands of every cardiologist―fully updated and reorganized to make it more patient-centric than ever

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World-famous for its authority and clinical relevance, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart is cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet the ever-changing needs of cardiologists, fellows, and interns, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics.

This fifteenth edition presents a greater focus on the practicalities of patient care. Additionally, the content is ordered in a more methodical pattern, from mechanism to management. Reflecting the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart provides invaluable concise summaries of major new trials and guidelines.

Authoritative Coverage and Unmatched Utility:

  • Central Illustrations
  • New section on cardiovascular critical care
  • New chapter "Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19"
  • Chapter summaries
  • ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines in all chapters
  • 1,200+ photos and illustrations

Sections Include:

  • Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
  • Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease
  • Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities
  • Heart Failure
  • Diseases of the Pericardium
  • Cardiopulmonary Disease
  • Critical Cardiovascular Care
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Special Populations and Topics in Cardiovascular Disease

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About the Author

Valentin Fuster, MDDirector, Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular InstituteMount Sinai Medical CenterNew York, NY

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9781264711758: Fuster and Hurst's The Heart | 15th Edition

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ISBN 10:  1264711751 ISBN 13:  9781264711758
Publisher: McGraw Hill Medical, 2021
Hardcover