Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, Volumes 1-2

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Douglas P. Zipes
W.B. Saunders, 2005 - Cardiology - 2183 pages

Both a state-of-the-art web site and an acclaimed reference, Braunwald's Heart Disease 7th (e)dition encompasses all of the latest developments in the field. And it uses today's most advanced technology to keep readers absolutely current. With 35 new chapters as well as comprehensive updates throughout, the New Edition of this cardiology masterwork represents the most complete revision to date.

"Now in its 10th edition, this is truly a superb resource for all things cardiovascular and seems to be breathtaking in its coverage".

Reviewed by: Dr Harry Brown Date: Nov 2014

  • THE BOOK:
    • Presents 35 new chapters that cover some of the hottest topics in the field, including end of life issues - the genetic basis of cardiovascular disease - obesity and diabetes - cardiac regeneration - sleep apnea - and more.
    • Offers meticulous revisions and updates of all other chapters.
    • Features a bold new full-color design-with over 2,500 illustrations of breathtaking clarity.
    • Comes with a bonus CD-ROM with all of the text's illustrations for use in PowerPoint(R), plus additional video clips.
  • THE WEB SITE:
    • At www.braunwalds.com, users can search the entire contents of the book and access...
      • Weekly updates
      • A PowerPoint(R) image library.
      • Guidelines and news, plus sub-specialty updates.
      • Patient information sheets.
      • Sample chapters from selected Braunwald companion books.
  • Four colour design - superb illustrations and text in easy-to-use format
  • New chapter on obesity and diabetes, focusing on key risk factors in cardiovascular disease
  • New chapter on End of Life, a hot topic in medical management of patients, and especially important for internists
  • New guidelines on clinical specialties, providing practical management benchmarks for key subject areas
  • Section on Preventive Cardiology, incorporating important patient management issues to prevent heart disease
  • New chapters on genetic basis of cardiovascular disease, addressing the future practice management issue of genetic testing for cardiovascular problems
  • From inside the book

    Contents

    Myocardial Oxygen Supply and Coronary Blood Flow
    1104
    Influence of a Stenosis
    1112
    Pericardium and Pulmonary
    1489
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