Cardiovascular medicine books

Although heart failure typically begins with the left side of the heart, it is also important for cardiologists to understand right-sided heart failure. This title covers the normal right ventricle (RV), imaging of the RV, RV...

Cardiovascular disease has evolved into an epidemic health concern. Considerable effort has been made to develop novel and safer therapeutic options. This book gives insights into the general principles of gene transfer as well as...

In the last 40 years, the study of aortic heart valve replacements has had its roots in the work of great clinicians, scientists and biomedical engineers who established the techniques for heart valve substitutes. Recently the...

This book examines the complex pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of reperfusion injury. Coverage includes evaluation of individual diagnostic techniques, and management strategies in light of disparities between...

This important, timely new book cuts through popular mythology to explore and analyze contemporary evidence of the nutritional effects of chocolate consumption, discussing both positive and negative health effects of chocolate of...

Comprehensively updated and now in full colour with an accompanying DVD, this new edition is a unique, pocket-sized, and practical training guide for all those wanting easily accessible, detailed information on how to get good...

The Handbook on Drowning provides a synthesis of existing knowledge about the prevention, rescue, and treatment of drowning. The approach is particularly suited to those involved in the pre-hospital, emergency and intensive care...

In the joint American College of Cardiology /American Heart Association classification system, Stage B heart failure refers to patients with structural heart disease but no symptoms of heart failure. This book focuses on screening...

A pocket-sized handbook of cardiac care -- backed by the authority of Hurst's the Heart, 12e

Compiles the advances that have been made in understanding the regulation of heart development, the genes and pathways involved, and the impact these have in heart disease. This title tackles an important facet of heart...

Stent thrombosis (ST) is a rare but serious complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), because of its high morbidity and mortality. This book presents topical research on the epidemiology, prevention and...

Presents topical research in the study of the risk factors, prevention and procedures relating to coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest and bypass surgery. This book covers such topics as: multidetector computed tomography as a...

In the joint American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association classification system, Stage B heart failure refers to patients with structural heart disease but no symptoms of heart failure. This title examines structural...

Among the advanced procedures for treating heart disease in a minimally invasive way are the techniques for percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease. This title provides a description of several percutaneous procedures,...

Mention the term heart disease and most people picture an overweight, middle-aged man. Yet the reality is that heart disease is the number one killer of women in North America, accounting for a third of all deaths in women and...

This book offers new insights into aneurysm aetiology and behavior based on the most recent biomechanics research related to this important topic. It details key factors influencing aneurysm behavior and treatment.

Dr. Mimi's book incorporates real life incidents and gives practical advice on how to keep the most vital organ healthy. The journey from the helplessness to prevent her mother's death from heart attack to being a successful...