Practical cardiology
Subtitle: evaluation and treatment of common cardiovascular disorders
By: editors, Ragavendra R. Baliga, Kim A. Eagle ; section editors, William F. Armstrong ... [et al.].
Contributors: Eagle, Kim A.; Baliga, R. R.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 770
ISBN-13: 9780781772945
Subjects: Cardiology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Cardiovascular Diseases -- diagnosis; Cardiovascular Diseases -- therapy
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc
Description: Thoroughly updated to reflect current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines, this concise yet comprehensive handbook presents practical information on the common cardiovascular problems that clinicians encounter daily. The book provides a user-friendly, authoritative guide to evaluation of common cardiovascular symptoms and evaluation and management of common cardiovascular conditions. Coverage also includes clinical challenges such as management of chronic anticoagulation, assessing and minimizing cardiac risk in noncardiac surgery, and management of the cardiac surgery patient. Numerous tables and algorithms help readers find information quickly and aid in clinical decision-making.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.