Cardiology
6th Edition
Published in July 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
414 pages
978-0-7020-1644-8 (ISBN)
Description
An introductory text covering the fundamental science and practice of cardiology. Revised and updated to cover new therapeutic and technological developments, this book addresses both normal function and the full spectrum of cardiovascular pathology encountered worldwide. Features include a new chapter on the management of emergencies; an appendix of commonly used cardiovascular drugs; and well-structured text to allow easy access to all information. The book is aimed at medical students, cardiac and critical nurses, general practitioners and junior hospital doctors. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
An introductory text covering the fundamental science and practice of cardiology. Revised and updated to cover new therapeutic and technological developments, this book addresses both normal function and the full spectrum of cardiovascular pathology encountered worldwide. Features include a new chapter on the management of emergencies; an appendix of commonly used cardiovascular drugs; and well-structured text to allow easy access to all information. The book is aimed at medical students, cardiac and critical nurses, general practitioners and junior hospital doctors. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
An introductory text covering the fundamental science and practice of cardiology. Revised and updated to cover new therapeutic and technological developments, this book addresses both normal function and the full spectrum of cardiovascular pathology encountered worldwide. Features include a new chapter on the management of emergencies; an appendix of commonly used cardiovascular drugs; and well-structured text to allow easy access to all information. The book is aimed at medical students, cardiac and critical nurses, general practitioners and junior hospital doctors. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
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Series
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
236 illus
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-1644-8 (9780702016448)
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Content
Normal Myocardial Function. The Electrical Activity of the Heart: The Electrocardiogram. The Symptoms of Heart Disease. The Physical Signs of Heart Disease. Radiology and Other Techniques of Investigation. Diseases of Coronary Arteries: Causes, Pathology and Prevention. Coronary Heart Disease: Clinical Manifestations. Heart Failure. Disorders of Rate, Rhythm and Conduction. Diseases of the Pericardium, Myocardium and Endocardium. Rheumatic Fever and Its Sequelae. Disorders of the Aorta. Disorders of the Lungs and Pulmonary Circulation. Systemic Disorders and the Heart. Psychological Aspects of Heart Disease. Surgery and the Heart. Practical Guidelines for the Management of Cardia Emergencies. Appendix. Commonly Used Cardiovascular Drugs.