Cardiovascular Diseases
Genetics, Epidemiology and Prevention
Published on 20. June 1991
Book
Hardback
198 pages
978-0-19-506032-4 (ISBN)
Description
Coronary disease, hypertension, stroke, rheumatic fever, and congenital heart disease are among the cardiovascular diseases that have interacting genetic and environmental causes. The authors provide an assessment of the multifactorial causes of these and other cardiovascular diseases, emphasizing genetics, epidemiology, and prevention. This integration of approaches aims to broaden the book's appeal to include human geneticists, cardiovascular specialists, and epidemiologists.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
numerous halftones, line drawings and tables
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-506032-4 (9780195060324)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease; Hypertension; Rheumatic fever; Congenital heart disease: genetics; Congenital heart disease: environmental factors; Cardiovascular disease: single gene disorders; Cardiovascular disease: other syndromes and disorders; Congenital heart disease: chromosomal anomalies; Cardiomyopathies and dysrhythmias; What will the future bring?