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Cardiology, Vascular Medicine

Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine

by Eugene Braunwald, Joseph Loscalzo
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Overview

The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to cardiovascular medicine

"This is an informative and practical, yet easy-to-read guide that provides a succinct overview of the field of cardiovascular medicine. 3 Stars."—Doody's Review Service

Featuring the chapters on Cardiology that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.

You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors — presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine is a must for students and clinicians alike.

Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine delivers:

  • Current, complete coverage of need-to-know cardiovascular medicine topics, including diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders, disorders of the heart, and disorders of the vasculature
  • Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the diseases-oriented chapters
  • 112 high-yield questions for exam and board review drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
  • 5 complete chapters in print format taken from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD
  • 44 chapters written by recognized experts
  • 4 atlases covering electrocardiography, noninvasive cardiac imaging, percutaneous revascularization, and cardiac arrhythmias
  • Reference that have been updated since the publication of HPIM 17e
  • Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:

Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

Synopsis

The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to cardiovascular medicine

Featuring the chapters on Cardiology that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.

You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors — presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine is a must for students and clinicians alike.

Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine delivers:

  • Current, complete coverage of need-to-know cardiovascular medicine topics, including diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders, disorders of the heart, and disorders of the vasculature
  • Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the diseases-oriented chapters
  • 112 high-yield questions for exam and board review drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
  • 5 complete chapters in print format taken from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD
  • 44 chapters written by recognized experts
  • 4 atlases covering electrocardiography, noninvasive cardiac imaging, percutaneous revascularization, and cardiac arrhythmias
  • Reference that have been updated since the publication of HPIM 17e
  • Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:

Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

About the Author, Eugene Braunwald

Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine

Harvard Medical School

Chairman, Department of Medicine

Physician-in-Chief, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA

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Editorials

From The Critics

Reviewer: Tara K Jarreau, M.D.(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: "This book comprises the key cardiovascular chapters from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th edition, Fauci et al. (McGraw-Hill, 2008). "
Purpose: "It provides a general overview of major topics in cardiovascular medicine. "
Audience: Written by leading experts in the field of cardiology, the book is intended for internists, practicing clinicians, medical students, and other healthcare professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge of cardiovascular medicine.
Features: The book is logically organized into easy to read sections: an introduction to cardiovascular disorders; diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders; heart rhythm disturbances; disorders of the heart; disorders of the vasculature; cardiovascular atlases; and finally, a review and self-assessment. Simple diagrams and illustrations help readers understand the topics.
Assessment: This is an informative and practical, yet easy-to-read guide that provides a succinct overview of the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Book Details

Published
May 1, 2010
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Pages
636
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780071702911

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