Oxford American Handbook of Cardiology

About this Book

• Compact yet spans the entire spectrum of cardiology
• Easy and rapid access to major day-to-day management approaches to patients with cardiovascular problems.
• Review of recent major clinical trials in cardiology
• Unique chapter on Preventive Cardiology

Despite major advances in prevention and treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The vast number of patients with cardiovascular disease coupled with ongoing clinical advances makes the Oxford American Handbook of Cardiology a must-buy for residents, fellows, and students, as well as an excellent reference guide for general practitioners. The reader will find here all the essential practice guidelines and management strategies as well as a unique chapter on preventive cardiology and a useful summary of recent major clinical trials in cardiology. Common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular and congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure, are covered comprehensively yet concisely.

Readership: Cardiology Fellows and Practitioners, Internists, Medical Students

Author Information

Edited by Jeffrey Bender, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Edited by Kerry Russell, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Edited by Lynda Rosenfeld, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, and Edited by Sabeen Chaudry, Senior Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine