R. Wayne Alexander Bücher

This is the first book in a two-volume set. Along with a strong focus on patient care the new Hurst's THE HEART includes a new look and organization. Each chapter has been systematically overhauled with an emphasis on streamlining the content for a focused presentation of the LATEST THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES and the EVIDENCE-BASED DATA that support them. CLINICAL GUIDELINES are included to equip you with the critical information for optimal patient care in an increasingly time-pressured, cost/benefit environment. WHAT'S NEW in the Tenth Edition * Expanded coverage of molecular biology of blood vessels and myocardium * More information on testing modalities--especially those related to nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging, MRI and PET * New emphasis on managing heart failure, including interventional techniques and new drug therapy strategies * Additional chapters on the biology of coronary heart disease * Expanded sections related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment * More emphasis on integrating the science of cardiac care with treatment * Easy-to-reference, evidence-based practice guidelines where appropriate * New insight on the human genome project and its implications * Techniques for clinical evaluation of the patient * Late-breaking reports on clinical trials * Heart disease in diabetics * New sections on nonsurgical interventions in cardial and peripheral vascular disease

Provides the reader with a practical approach to the treatment of patients with cardioavascular disease.

A substantial and transforming revision of a classic text, the Ninth Edition of The Heart reflects the modern molecular focus of the new cardiology while embracing the physicians need for concise information on diagnosis and therapy. The editors have consolidated the table of contents, refocused the sections, reduced the number of chapters, and eliminated overlap. A new generation of contributors -- all rising stars in cardiology -- have been recruited to refresh many of the chapters and to expand the author base.