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A cardiac point-of-care guide based on the field’s leading text

Hurst’s the Heart Manual of Cardiology, 13e provides a concise summary of the clinical content of Hurst’s the Heart, 13e. Updated throughout, the book features a streamlined, quick-access presentation designed for use in urgent clinical situations.

Features

• Increased number of tables, illustrations, and summary visuals

• Completely updated to reflect new cardiovascular drugs and the latest US and European guidelines

• Streamlined presentation

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. History, Physical Examination, And Cardiac Auscultation
Chapter 2. The Resting Electrocardiogram
Chapter 3. Cardiac Roentgenography
Chapter 4. Noninvasive Testing For Myocardial Ischemia
Chapter 5. Noninvasive Testing For Cardiac Dysfunction
Chapter 6. Cardiac Ct And Mri
Chapter 7. Cardiac Catheterization And Coronary Angiography
Chapter 8. Approach To The Patient With Cardiac Arrhythmias
Chapter 9. Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, And Supraventricular Tachycardia
Chapter 10. Ventricular Arrhythmias
Chapter 11. Bradyarrhythmias And Pacing
Chapter 12. Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitoring
Chapter 13. Techniques Of Electrophysiologic Evaluation
Chapter 14. Treatment Of Cardiac Arrhythmias With Ablation Therapy
Chapter 15. Indications And Techniques Of Electrical Defibrillation And Cardioversion
Chapter 16. Diagnosis And Management Of Syncope
Chapter 17. Sudden Cardiac Death
Chapter 18. Cpr And Post-Resuscitation Management
Chapter 19. Diagnosis And Management Of Heart Failure
Chapter 20. Dyslipidemia And Other Cardiac Risk Factors
Chapter 21. Management Of Patients With Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
Chapter 22. Definitions And Pathogenesis Of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Chapter 23. Diagnosis And Management Of Patients With St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 24. Diagnosis And Management Of Patients With Unstable Angina And Non–St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 25. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Chapter 26. Mechanical Interventions In Acute Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 27. Systemic Hypertension: Pathogenesis And Etiology
Chapter 28. Diagnosis And Treatment Of Hypertension
Chapter 29. Pulmonary Hypertension
Chapter 30. Pulmonary Embolism
Chapter 31. Aortic Valve Disease
Chapter 32. Mitral Valve Stenosis
Chapter 33. Mitral Regurgitation
Chapter 34. Tricuspid Valve And Pulmonic Valve Disease
Chapter 35. Prosthetic Heart Valves: Choice Of Valve And Management Of The Patient
Chapter 36. Antithrombotic Therapy For Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 37. Infective Endocarditis
Chapter 38. Dilated Cardiomyopathies
Chapter 39. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Chapter 40. Restrictive, Obliterative, And Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies
Chapter 41. Myocarditis And Specific Cardiomyopathies
Chapter 42. The Heart And Noncardiac Drugs, Electricity, Poisons, And Radiation
Chapter 43. Diseases Of The Pericardium
Chapter 44. Cardiovascular Diseases Caused By Genetic Abnormalities
Chapter 45. Congenital Heart Disease In Adults
Chapter 46. Perioperative Evaluation Of Patients With Known Or Suspected Cardiovascular Disease Who Undergo Noncardiac Surgery
Chapter 47. Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, And Diet
Chapter 48. Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 49. Rheumatologic Diseases And The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 50. Women And Coronary Artery Disease
Chapter 51. Heart Disease And Pregnancy
Chapter 52. Aortic Valve Disease
Chapter 53. Cerebrovascular Disease And Neurologic Manifestations Of Heart Disease
Chapter 54. The Nonsurgical Approach To Carotid Disease
Chapter 55. Diagnosis And Management Of Diseases Of The Peripheral Arteries And Veins
Chapter 56. Surgical Treatment Of Carotid And Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chapter 57. Therapeutic Decision Making Based Upon Clinical Trials And Clinical Practice Guidelines
Chapter 58. Adverse Cardiovascular Drug Interactions And Complications
Chapter 59. Aging And Cardiovascular Disease In The Elderly
Chapter 60. Complementary And Alternative Medical Therapy In Cardiovascular Care