Main description:

An innovative, cardiology-specific text that blends basic science with the fundamentals of clinical medicine

Cardiology: An Integrated Approach to Disease skillfully bridges the gap between the science and practice of medicine. This beautifully illustrated book seamlessly integrates the core elements of cell biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology with clinical medicine. It is the perfect companion for medical students transitioning to their clinical years, as well as for practicing physicians who need a user-friendly update on the basic science underlying the practice of clinical medicine.

* Full-color design includes approximately 340 images and 40 tables
* Cases teach students how to apply principles to real-world patient situations
* The latest developments in the field are incorporated throughout the text
* End-of-chapter case-based questions with detailed explanations reinforce important concepts and assess understanding of the material

Contents:

Section I | Embryology and Morphology of the Heart and Vessels
1 Development of the Heart and Blood Vessels
2 Anatomical Structure of the Heart
Section II | Heart and Vascular Functions
3 Cardiovascular Circuitry and Hemodynamics
4 Electrophysiology of the Heart
5 Cardiac Output and the Pressure-Volume Relationship
6 The Cardiac Cycle
7 Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure and Microcirculation
Section III | Cardiovascular Disease Processes: Diagnostic and Management Approaches
8 Ischemic Heart Disease and Management Drugs
9 Arrhythmias and Antiarrhythmic Drugs
10 Valvular Heart Diseases
11 Congestive Heart Failure and Management Drugs
12 Congenital Heart Diseases
13 Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Antihypertensive Drugs
14 Myocardial Diseases
15 Pericardial Diseases
16 Diseases of the Peripheral Vessels
17 Cardiovascular Drugs
Answers to Case Studies
Index