Cardiology

A guide to clinical cardiology for undergraduate and postgraduate students, also useful for nurses and general practitioners. Coverage includes symptoms of heart disease, invasive and non-invasive investigations, coronary heart disease, disorders of cardiac valves, psychological aspects, and surgery. Gives guidelines for management of cardiac emergencies, and discusses clinical trials and their influence on clinical practice. Includes two-color diagrams and b&w photos. This seventh edition covers developments in the field over the past five years, and includes illustrations from newer imaging methods. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)