Download ebook Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine

YEAR : 2010
PAGE : 639



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The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to cardiovascular medicineFeaturing the chapters on Cardiology that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors --- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine is a must for students and clinicians alike.Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine delivers: * Current, complete coverage of need-to-know cardiovascular medicine topics, including diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders, disorders of the heart, and disorders of the vasculature * Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the diseases-oriented chapters * 112 high-yield questions for exam and board review drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e * 5 complete chapters in print format taken from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD * 44 chapters written by recognized experts * 4 atlases covering electrocardiography, noninvasive cardiac imaging, percutaneous revascularization, and cardiac arrhythmias * Reference that have been updated since the publication of HPIM 17e * Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importanceThe Harrisonżs specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrisonżs Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

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Table of Contents

Contents

Contributors

Preface

 

Section I: Introduction to Cardiovascular Disorders

• 1 Basic Biology of the Cardiovascular System
• 2 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease
• 3 Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease

Section II: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disorders

• 4 Chest Discomfort
• 5 Dyspnea and Pulmonary Edema
• 6 Hypoxia and Cyanosis
• 7 Edema
• 8 Palpitations
• 9 Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System
• 10 Approach to the Patient with a Heart Murmur
• 11 Electrocardiography
• 12 Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging: Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and MRI/CT Imaging
• 13 Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography

Section III: Heart Rhythm Disturbances

• 14 Principles of Electrophysiology
• 15 The Bradyarrhythmias
• 16 The Tachyarrhythmias

Section IV: Disorders of the Heart

• 17 Heart Failure and Cor Pulmonale
• 18 Cardiac Transplantation and Prolonged Assisted Circulation
• 19 Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult
• 20 Valvular Heart Disease
• 21 Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis
• 22 Pericardial Disease
• 23 Tumors and Trauma of the Heart
• 24 Cardiac Manifestations of Systemic Disease
• 25 Infective Endocarditis
• 26 Acute Rheumatic Fever
• 27 Chagas’ Disease
• 28 Cardiogenic Shock and Pulmonary Edema
• 29 Cardiovascular Collapse, Cardiac Arrest, and Sudden Cardiac Death

Section V: Disorders of the Vasculature

• 30 The Pathogenesis, Prevention, and Treatment of Atherosclerosis
• 31 Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism
• 32 The Metabolic Syndrome
• 33 Ischemic Heart Disease
• 34 Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• 35 ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• 36 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• 37 Hypertensive Vascular Disease
• 38 Diseases of the Aorta
• 39 Vascular Diseases of the Extremities
• 40 Pulmonary Hypertension

Section VI: Cardiovascular Atlases

• 41 Atlas of Electrocardiography
• 42 Atlas of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging
• 43 Atlas of Cardiac Arrhythmias
• 44 Atlas of Percutaneous Revascularization

Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance

Review and Self-Assessment

Index

 

 

 

 

 

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