Books in the Oxford Cardiology Library series

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.

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.

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.