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.

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