Essential Guide to Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis and Management

Authored by Michael Crawford, this comprehensive resource is a must-have for healthcare professionals seeking to diagnose and manage cardiovascular disease with confidence. As a Doodys Core Title for 2022, it’s a trusted authority in the field of cardiology.

Comprehensive Coverage of Cardiovascular Disease Entities and Therapeutic Challenges

This authoritative compilation spans 37 chapters, covering the full spectrum of major disease entities and therapeutic challenges in cardiology today. From prevention of cardiovascular disease to ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure, no stone is left unturned.

Explore in-depth chapters on critical management issues, including:

• Pregnancy and heart disease
• Anticoagulant use in heart disease
• Perioperative evaluation of heart disease patients

Each chapter is penned by experts in their respective fields, ensuring a wealth of knowledge and insights without compromising readability or coherence.

Logically Organized for Ease of Use

The book is logically divided into six sections, making it easy to navigate and find the information you need quickly:

• Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Ischemic Heart Disease
• Arrhythmias
• Valvular Disease
• Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure
• Systemic Disease and the Heart

New to this edition are updates on the latest hypertension guidelines, new therapies for dyslipidemia management, new oral anticoagulants, and new antiplatelet and antithrombotic drugs.

A Valuable Quick Reference for Healthcare Professionals

This essential resource is designed for speed, ease of use, and clinical functionality. It’s perfect for:

• Experienced physicians in the clinic or on the ward
• Cardiology fellows, students, and residents
• Nurses, technicians, and other healthcare staff providing care for cardiology patients

With over 200 illustrations, including ECGs, imaging studies, drawings, graphs, and charts, this book provides a visual guide to complex cardiovascular concepts. Emphasis is placed on must-know information, making it an ideal resource for board review.