ABC of Interventional Cardiology (ABC Series) From BMJ Books

Product Description

Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death.

Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1648051 in Books
Published on: 2004-09-20
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
51 pages
Editorial Reviews

Book Info
(BMJ Books) Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK. Describes and illustrates various methods of interventional cardiology. Includes the pathophysiology and investigation of coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary intervention, chronic stable angina, interventional pharmacotherapy, implantable devices, and more. Softcover.

From the Publisher
Emphasis on clarity, clinical relevance and up to date information Numerous high quality illustrations and diagrams Covers a broad range of important topics in interventional cardiology Useful and readable text appealing to a broad readership Helps GPs with the early care and diagnosis, as well as with lifestyle modification advice

From the Back Cover
Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death.

Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy.