Harrison's Cardiovascular Medicine  (English, Paperback, Loscalzo Joseph)

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

Salient Features

• All the great cardiology chapters from Harrison?s Principles of Internal Medicine?in a portable, softbound, full color format.
• Great cardiology content from Harrison?s, as well as from the from the HPIM 17 DVD
• Also includes review questions for board and exam prep
• Features more than 100 EKG tracings and guidance to their interpretation, perfect for medical students and residents
• Includes a strong global perspective, with a chapter on Global Epidemiology of Heart Disease, and ?global considerations? used throughout to highlight important global aspects of diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease.
• Important new advances and updated references since the publication of HPIM 17 are included throughout the book.