Cardiovascular Medicine

Originally published by Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia, 2000 edited by James T. Willerson, Jay N. Cohn, Hein J.J. Wellens and David R. Holmes Jr. This book offers the most up-to-date, user-friendly guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of heart and vascular disease. It will be relevant to the practice of every cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, vascular surgeon, diabetologist, cardiac radiologist and any physician who manages cardiac patients. The book and DVD package is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine. One of the main features of the book is the consistent chapter organization relevant to modern cardiovascular practice, clear design and engaging text that includes specific features designed to allow easy access to key information. The reader will have all the guidance to diagnose and manage the full range of cardiovascular conditions in one textbook resource, while also benefiting from access to additional video material from the integral DVD-ROM. More than 1800 illustrations clarify complex principles and help in the understanding of the subtleties of technique and their application. This book is the premier resource of its kind, advancing readers' knowledge and stimulating further study in cardiovascular medicine. Also includes access to the Cardiovascular Medicine Update Blog! In support of the publication of the new edition of Cardiovascular Medicine, this blog service has been created to allow the Editors and Contributors to publish new and updated material to enhance further the useability of the book. Uniquely, this service is provided free of charge.