Harrison’s Cardiovascular Medicine, 3rd Edition

Cardiovascular Medicine – with all the authority of Harrison’s

A Doody’s Core Title for 2017!

Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to cardiovascular medicine derived from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Nineteenth Edition (including content from the acclaimed Harrison’s DVD, now available here in print), this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison’s.  You will find 53 chapters from 58 renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.

Features:

• Current, complete coverage of essential cardiovascular medicine topics, including Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disorders, Heart Rhythm Disturbances, Disorders of the Heart, and Disorders of the Vasculature
• An important opening section “Introduction to Cardiovascular Disorders” provides a systems overview, beginning with the basic biology of the cardiovascular system, followed by epidemiology of cardiovascular systems, and approach to the patient
• Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management
• High-yield board review questions make this text ideal for keeping current and preparing for the boards
• Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

Table of Contents

SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Chapter 1 Basic Biology Of The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 2 Epidemiology Of Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 3 Approach To The Patient With Possible Cardiovascular Disease
SECTION II DIAGNOSIS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Chapter 4 Chest Discomfort
Chapter 5 Dyspnea
Chapter 6 Hypoxia And Cyanosis
Chapter 7 Edema
Chapter 8 Palpitations
Chapter 9 Physical Examination Of The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 10 Approach To The Patient With A Heart Murmur
Chapter 11 Electrocardiography
Chapter 12 Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging: Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, And Magnetic Resonance/Computed Omography Imaging
Chapter 13 Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization And Coronary Angiography

SECTION III HEART RHYTHM DISTURBANCES
Chapter 14 Principles Of Electrophysiology
Chapter 15 T E Bradyarrhythmias: Disorders Of The Sinoatrial Node
Chapter 16 T E Bradyarrhythmias: Disorders Of The Atrioventricular Node
Chapter 17 Supraventricular Achyarrhythmia
Chapter 18 Ventricular Arrhythmias

SECTION IV DISORDERS OF THE HEART
Chapter 19 Heart Failure: Pathophysiology And Diagnosis
Chapter 20 Heart Failure: Management
Chapter 21 Cardiac Ransplantation And Prolonged Assisted Circulation
Chapter 22 Congenital Heart Disease In The Adult
Chapter 23 Aortic Valve Disease
Chapter 24 Mitral Valve Disease
Chapter 25 Ricuspid And Pulmonic Valve Disease
Chapter 26 Multiple And Mixed Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 27 Cardiomyopathy And Myocarditis
Chapter 28 Pericardial Disease
Chapter 29 Umors And Rauma Of The Heart
Chapter 30 Cardiac Manifestations Of Systemic Disease
Chapter 31 Infective Endocarditis
Chapter 32 Acute Rheumatic Fever
Chapter 33 Chagas Disease And African Rypanosomiasis
Chapter 34 Cardiogenic Shock And Pulmonary Edema
Chapter 35 Cardiovascular Collapse, Cardiac Arrest, And Sudden Cardiac Death

SECTION V DISORDERS OF THE VASCULATURE
Chapter 36 T E Pathogenesis, Prevention, And Reatment Of Atherosclerosis
Chapter 37 Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism
Chapter 38 T E Metabolic Syndrome
Chapter 39 Ischemic Heart Disease
Chapter 40 Non-S -Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (Non-S -Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction And Unstable Angina)
Chapter 41 S -Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 42 Percutaneous Coronary Interventions And Other Interventional Procedures
Chapter 43 Hypertensive Vascular Disease
Chapter 44 Renovascular Disease
Chapter 45 Deep Venous T Rombosis And Pulmonary T Romboembolism
Chapter 46 Diseases Of The Aorta
Chapter 47 Arterial Diseases Of The Extremities
Chapter 48 Chronic Venous Disease And Lymphedema
Chapter 49 Pulmonary Hypertension

SECTION VI CARDIOVASCULAR ATLASES
Chapter 50 Atlas Of Electrocardiography
Chapter 51 Atlas Of Noninvasive Imaging
Chapter 52 Atlas Of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Chapter 53 Atlas Of Percutaneous Revascularization