Medical : Cardiology

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to abdominal aortic aneurysm. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to abdominal aortic aneurysm. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. more...

Price: $34.95

Discusses the mechanisms behind QT prolongation and torsades de pointes, focussing on the risk of individual cardiac and non-cardiac drugs in provoking long QT syndrome. It provides a comprehensive review which should be useful for electrophysiologists treating polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. more...

Price: $120.00

The management of non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) has rapidly evolved over the last few years and many guidelines have been provided and already updated. This book is based on the latest ESC Guidelines and reports the current knowledge in NSTE-ACS, together with the most recent therapeutic options and the different strategies that can be applied according to the clinical status of patients. International experts address the different aspects of NSTE-ACS and bring useful information to clinicians, interventionalists and surgeons involved in the difficult management of these patients. The ESC Education Series: This book is part of the ESC Education Series. The series is designed to provide medical professionals with the latest information about the understanding, diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. Where available, management recommendations are based on the established European Guidelines, which encompass the best techniques to use with each cardiac disease. Throughout the series, the leading international opinion leaders have been chosen to edit and contribute to the books. The information is presented in a succinct and accessible format with a clinical focus. more...

Price: $89.95

A guide to diagnosis and management of acute heart failure. It encourages readers to understand the aetiology of the acute situation and how to direct management in order to correct the abnormal physiology. more...

Price: $69.95

Congenital heart disease with its worldwide incidence of 1 per cent is the most common inborn defect. Increasingly, patients are living into adulthood, with ongoing congenital heart and other medical needs. Sadly, only a small minority have specialist follow-up. However, all patients see their family doctor and may also seek advice from other health professionals. This practical guide with its straightforward a,b,c approach is written for those professionals. Special features of this book: * Introduces the principles of congenital heart disease and tells you whom and when to refer for specialist care* Discusses common congenital heart lesions in a practical, easy-to-follow way, with an emphasis on diagnosis and management issues. Includes an extensive chapter on 'Pregnancy and Contraception' (by Philip J. Steer), essential both for family planning and for managing safely the pregnant woman with congenital heart disease* Includes chapters on non-cardiac surgery and lifestyle issues such as work, insurability, travel and driving* Provides invaluable information on dealing with common emergencies; what to do and what not to do With a wealth of illustrations (including diagrams, EKGs, CXRs, Echos and cardiac MRIs) and with key point tables, this is an essential guide for all health care professionals managing patients with adult congenital heart disease. more...

Price: $85.00