Disease conditions that affect the human heart and the methods used to diagnose and treat them are all covered in one concise volume.
Written by a past president of the Boston Chapter of the American Heart Association, Heart Disease is a comprehensive account of the leading cause of death in the West. Sequential chapters describe the structure and function of the heart, the various disease states, and the treatments for each major disease. In addition, the book examines the vast array of diagnostic tests and the most advanced treatments available, from basic drugs for prevention such as aspirin to transplants and artificial hearts.
Dr. de Silva, who teaches at Harvard Medical School, also covers historical aspects of heart disease, discoveries about the structure and function of the heart, and the ways in which heart disease can be diagnosed and treated. Underlying conditions that affect the heart are described and linked to the treatments and devices used to correct disease conditions.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Table of Contents
- Series Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: History of Cardiology
- Chapter 2: Structure and Function of the Heart and Circulatory System
- Chapter 3: Disorders of Coronary Circulation
- Chapter 4: Diseases of the Heart Valves
- Chapter 5: Disorders of the Heart Muscle and Congestive Heart Failure
- Chapter 6: Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm
- Chapter 7: Congenital Heart Disease
- Chapter 8: Tests for Heart Disease
- Chapter 9: External and Implantable Cardiac Devices
- Chapter 10: Surgical Treatment for Heart Disease
- Chapter 11: Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Chapter 12: Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and Preventive Strategies
- Chapter 13: Future Trends in Heart Disease
- Time Line
- Glossary
- Useful References and Websites
- Index
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