Manual of Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy

This practical guide gives quick access to the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies currently available for the immediate and long-term management of cardiovascular disease. In a concise outline form, the manual first introduces the cardiovascular system, including the cardiovascular physical examination, numerous non-invasive tests available for cardiovascular diagnosis, and common complications of heart disease. Remaining chapters then summarize specific disorders of the heart, various aspects of their diagnosis, and approaches to their medical and surgical management. Tables, an appendix on cardiac involvement in other medical conditions, and chapter bibliographies support the text.