Books in the Oxford Cardiology Library series

In the last 10 years the understanding of hyperlipidaemia has advanced greatly. This pocketbook provides a practical approach to therapy, addresses common clinical problems and looks to the future of treatment for the condition, focusing on new therapeutic targets. In essence it translates clinical trial science into everyday clinical practice.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardioprotection refers to the prevention of CHD and the clinical improvement in patients suffering from cardiovascular problems.

Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed and developing world. This concise pocketbook highlights the practical aspects of management, and establishes straightforward management plans. It uses a team approach to address all of the issues and to optimise care.

This concise yet comprehensive pocketbook makes basic lipid metabolism and the main principles of lipid-lowering treatment comprehensible to the reader without over-simplification.

This pocket book is focused on the practical aspects of cardiac catheterization and interventions including indications, periprocedural medications and techniques, interpretation of results, and the prevention and treatment of periprocedural complications.

This book aims to increase awareness of PAH, promote rapid diagnostic work up and timely specialist referral so that effective therapy is made available as early as possible to all patients with suspected or known PAH. Physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals who encounter patients with PAH have much to gain from this book.

This pocketbook addresses the key management points and summarises the properties of the stents and the clinical pharmacology of the antithrombotic agents to be used in patients committed to long-term oral anticoagulation.

Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Practical Approach is the perfect pocket guide for those who care for patients afflicted by Atrial Fibrillation. From history of the condition and subsets of patients, to therapeutic and preventive procedures, this title comprehensively covers all aspects in managing this increasingly prevalent disorder.