Preventive Cardiology

By Gary E. Fraser

Preventive cardiology is a newly developed discipline combining aspects of clinical cardiological practice, cardiovascular epidemiology, and behavioural science. This data-rich account of the entire field concentrates on individual risk factors for coronary heart disease. It discusses the pitfalls in interpreting the research in this area and evaluates both preventive strategies--including antihypertensive drugs, behaviour modification, physical exercise, and healthy diet--and cardiac rehabilitation programmes. The book will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the subject for students and as a timely review of a rapidly expanding field for practitioners.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195035712
• ISBN13: 9780195035711
• Release Date: December 1985
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"