Books in the Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology series

Suitable for clinicians and hematology consultants, this title includes: coverage of approved and novel pharmacotherapies, dosing guidelines, and the advantages and limitations of alternative anticoagulants; review of the immune basis and pathogenesis, animal models, and laboratory testing for HIT antibodies; and more.

Heart Failure

Acute Aortic Disease

Presents the directions for the prevention and treatment of arterial and venous cardiovascular thrombotic and thromboembolic diseases. This book evaluates strategies for anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy to improve early clinical outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention. It is for cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and others.

Explores the epidemiology, mechanisms, and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation and compiles the diagnostic and treatment practices for patient care - summarizing the advances in symptom relief, drug development, device management, and long-term control of heart rhythm abnormalities.

Handbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Pediatric Heart Failure

A resource which provides practical strategies and a foundation for designing and implementing cardiac rehabilitation services to relieve the symptoms of cardiovascular disease patients through exercise, training and risk reduction and secondary prevention, improve quality of life, and decrease mortality.

Provides coverage of every aspect of valvular heart disease, presenting aetiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology in detail, as well as current methods of diagnosis and treatment. Specific problem areas, such as endocarditis, pregnancy, arrhythmias and rheumatic disease are examined.

Treatment of Advanced Heart Disease

Reperfusion Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction