Cardiovascular Therapeutics - A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease: Expert Consult - Online and Print [With CDROM]

By Mark S. SabatineElliott M. AntmanMarc S. Sabatine, et al.

984 pagesFacilitates the decision-making process clinicians face when choosing among various cardiovascular therapeutic options.covers the latest concepts in pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of patients with cardiovascular disordersAddresses pharmacological, interventional, and surgical management approaches for each type of cardiovascular disease, putting advice on the full range of therapeutic options at your disposal.Keeps you current with brand-new chapters on gene therapy and stem cell therapy . unstable and chronic stable angina . management of unstable angina and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction . devices for heart failure and arrhythmias . prevention of ischemic disease . the regulatory approval process for new cardiovascular drugs and devices . and more.Delivers a fully revised section on "Heart Failure" that explores cardiac resynchronization therapy, surgical interventions, ambulatory management, hospital management, and cardiac transplantation and circulatory support devices.Offers a completely updated section on "Other Cardiovascular Conditions" that addresses issues such as pharmacologic treatment of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy . care for adults with congenital heart disease . treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension . prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis . treatment of pericardial disease . and rehabilitation of the patient with cardiovascular disease.Reflects a new emphasis on the role of diet and exercise in the management of cardiovascular problems in conformity with ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416033580
• ISBN13: 9781416033585
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 984 Pages
• Weight: 4.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.5" x 10.9"