Medical knowledge is increasing at an unprecedented rate and physicians in training are expected to master a large body of knowledge that can seem overwhelming. While many refer to textbooks and the Internet for updates in diagnostic methods, new therapies, and clinical trials addressing medical issues, a practical handbook that can be used even at the bedside is what prompted the design of this book. This cardiology handbook emphasizes evidence-based medicine in an up-to-date, practical, reader-friendly context, and addresses an unmet need in an era of information overload.
This book was originally designed with the need of a cardiology fellow trainee in mind. A major strength of this handbook relates to its editors and authors: it was primarily written and edited by cardiology fellows who know both about how busy the service can be and what information is needed for effective patient care. We believe that this book can serve as practical guide not only to cardiology fellows in training, but also to a wider audience that includes other trainees in medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology, as well as practicing internists and cardiologists. The practical format of this book includes boxes and flowcharts (for diagnosis and treatment), evidence-based practice (landscape trials) and clinical pearls (succinct advice from master clinicians). The dedication and commitment to patient care of the authors and editors are evident in the quality of the final product. We are confident that this book can be used by many physicians with the goal of improved patient care.
For more than five decades, Stanford has been a leader in cardiovascular care, research and education. From the first heart-lung transplant to innovative intracoronary devices to basic research on cardiac development, Stanford has contributed enormously to the advancement of cardiovascular therapy. Its programs in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery have trained hundreds of experts, who have gone on to become leaders in their fields. This book has grown out of the Stanford Cardiology tradition of giving its fellows a pivotal role in patient care and educating colleagues and peers. Each chapter is written by a fellow in training with direct supervision of a member of the Stanford faculty. The book holds true to the core values of our institution: patient care, research, and education.
Contents
Section I Preventive Cardiology
- Chapter 1 Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- Chapter 2 Dyslipidemia
- Chapter 3 Hypertension
Section II Coronary Artery Disease
- Chapter 4 Stable Angina
- Chapter 5 Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- Chapter 6 ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Section III Heart Failure
- Chapter 7 Care of the Cardiomyopathic Patient
- Chapter 8 Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Heart Failure
- Chapter 9 Heart Transplantation
Section IV Valvular and Vascular Disease
- Chapter 10 Valvular Heart Disease
- Chapter 11 Diseases of the Aorta
- Chapter 12 Peripheral Vascular Disease
Section V Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death
- Chapter 13 Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
- Chapter 14 Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Chapter 15 Ventricular Tachycardia
- Chapter 16 Bradycardia
- Chapter 17 Syncope
Section VI Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations
- Chapter 18 Congenital Heart Disease
- Chapter 19 Cardiology Consultation and Management of Perioperative Complications
- Chapter 20 Management of Pre- and Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients
Section VII Specialized Testing and Therapeutics
- Chapter 21 Adult Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Chapter 22 ECG Interpretation
- Chapter 23 Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Chapter 24 Noninvasive Stress Testing
- Chapter 25 Cardiac MRI and CT
- Chapter 26 Clinical Cardiac Hemodynamics
- Chapter 27 Percutaneous Interventions
- Chapter 28 Pacemakers and ICD Troubleshooting
- Chapter 29 Introduction to Electrophysiology Studies
Index
About the Editors
- Reza Ardehali MD PhD, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Marco Perez MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Paul Wang PhD, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
Product Details
- Paperback: 408 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1405180390
- ISBN-13: 978-1405180399
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
List Price: $69.95