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

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Contents

۱. History, Physical Examinationr and Cardiac Auscultation
۲. The Resting Electrocardiogram
۳. Cardiac Roentgenography
۴. Noninvasive Testing for Myocardial Ischemia
۵. Noninvasive Testing for Cardiac Dysfunction
۶. Cardiac CT and MRI
۷. Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography
۸. Approach to the Patient With Cardiac Arrhythmias
۹. Atrial Fibrillation,. Atrial Flutter, and Supraventricular Tachycardia
۱۰. Ventricular Arrhythmias
۱۱. Bradyarrhythmias and Pacing
۱۲. Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitoring
۱۳. Techniques of Electrophysiologic Evaluation
۱۴. Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias With Ablation Therapy
۱۵. Indications and Techniques of Electrical Defibrillation and Cardioversion
۱۶. Diagnosis and Management of Syncope
۱۷. Sudden Cardiac Death
۱۸. CPR and Post-resuscitation Management
۱۹. Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure
۲۰. Dyslipidemia and Other Cardiac Risk Factors
۲۱. Management of Patients With Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
۲۲. Definitions and Pathogenesis of Acute Coronary Syndromes
۲۳. Diagnosis and Management of Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
۲۴. Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
۲۵. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
۲۶. Mechanical Interventions in Acute Myocardial Infarction
۲۷. Systemic Hypertension: Pathogenesis and Etiology
۲۸. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
۲۹. Pulmonary Hypertension
۳۰. Pulmonary Embolism
۳۱. Aortic Valve Disease
۳۲. Mitral Valve Stenosis
۳۳. Mitral Regurgitation
۳۴. Tricuspid Valve and Pulmonic Valve Disease
۳۵. Prosthetic Heart Valves: Choice of Valve and Management of the Patient
۳۶. Antithrombotic Therapy for Valvular Heart Disease
۳۷. Infective Endocarditis
۳۸. Dilated Cardiomyopathies
۳۹. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
۴۰. Restrictive, Obliterative, and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies
۴۱. Myocarditis and Specific Cardiomyopathies
۴۲. The Heart and Noncardiac Drugs, Electricity, Poisons, and Radiation
۴۳. Diseases of the Pericardium
۴۴. Cardiovascular Diseases Caused by Genetic Abnormalities
۴۵. Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
۴۶. Perioperative Evaluation of Patients With Known or Suspected Cardiovascular Disease Who Undergo Noncardiac Surgery
۴۷. Metabolic Syndrome, Obesityr and Diet
۴۸. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
۴۹. Rheumatologic Diseases and the Cardiovascular System
۵۰. Women and Coronary Artery Disease
۵۱. Heart Disease and Pregnancy
۵۲. Aortic Valve Disease
۵۳. Cerebrovascular Disease and Neurologic Manifestations of Heart Disease
۵۴. The Nonsurgical Approach to Carotid Disease
۵۵. Diagnosis and Management of Diseases of the Peripheral Arteries and Veins
۵۶. Surgical Treatment of Carotid and Peripheral Vascular Disease
۵۷. Therapeutic Decision Making Based Upon Clinical Trials and Clinical Practice Guidelines
۵۸. Adverse Cardiovascular Drug Interactions and Complications
۵۹. Aging and Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly
۶۰. Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapy in Cardiovascular Care