ABC of Heart Failure

Gibbs, Christopher, Davies, Michael

ISBN 10: 072791457X / ISBN 13: 9780727914576

Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 2000

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ABC of Heart Failure
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072791457X
• ISBN 13: 9780727914576
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

This ABC provides a comprehensive overview of this condition which affects a great many of the population

It describes the features associated with heart failure and how these patients should be investigated and treated.

Covers information on the latest advances and trials and gives detailed information on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and management of this condition.

Making this a valuable resource in the management of heart failure for GPs and hospital doctors.

From the Back Cover

Evidence shows that the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure is often sub–optimal. The ABC of Heart Failure provides coherent and concise information on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and the latest advances in this important condition.

Edited and written by leading authorities, chapters include:

• Clinical features and complications


• Non–drug management


• Management of heart failure with ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and nitrates


• Management of heart failure with digoxin and other inotropes, &ß–blockers, antiarrhythmic agents and antithrombotic treatment


• Acute and chronic management strategies


• Heart failure in general practice

The ABC of Heart Failure will be a valuable resource in the management of heart failure for GPs and hospital doctors.