Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases

by FRCP(London) Khan MD

Overview

The Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is an accurate and reliable source of in-depth information on the diseases that kill more than 12 million individuals worldwide each year. In fact, cardiovascular diseases are more prevalent than the combined incidence of all forms of cancer, diabetes, asthma and leukemia. In one volume, this Encylopedia thoroughly covers these ailments and also includes in-depth analysis of less common and rare heart conditions to round out the volume's scope. Researchers, clinicians, and students alike will all find this resource an invaluable tool for quick reference before approaching the primary literature.* Coverage of more than 200 topics, including: applied pharmacology of current and experimental cardiac drugs, gene therapy, MRI, electron-beam CT, PET scan put in perspective, cardiac tests costs and justification, and new frontiers in cardiovascular research* More than 150 helpful figures and illustrations!* Dr. Khan is a well-published and respected expert in heart and heart diseases

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080454818
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	12/14/2005
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	680
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Dr. M. Gabriel Khan is a cardiologist at the Ottawa Hospital and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He graduated MB, BCh, with First-Class Honors at The Queen’s University of Belfast, was appointed Staff Physician in charge of a Clinical Teaching Unit at the Ottawa General Hospital and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, and the Royal College of Physicians of London and Canada. His books include On Call Cardiology, 3^rd edition (2006), Heart Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, 2^nd edition (2006), Rapid ECG Interpretation, 2^nd edition (2003), Cardiac and Pulmonary Management (1993), Medical Diagnosis and Therapy (1994), Heart Attacks, Hypertension and Heart Drugs (1986), and Heart Trouble Encyclopedia (1996).

Dr. Khan’s books have been translated into numerous languages. He has built a reputation as a clinician-teacher and has become an internationally acclaimed cardiologist through his writings.

Table of Contents

Contents Include: Ageing HeartAlcohol and the HeartAltitute and Pulmonary EdemaAnatomy of the Heart and CirculationAnderson Fabry DiseaseAnemiaAneurysmAnginaAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngioplasty/Coronary BalloonAntihistaminesAntioxidantsAntiplatelet AgentArginineArrhythmias/PalpitationsArtificial HeartAspririn for Heart DiseaseAtherombosis/AtherosclerosisAthletes and Sudden Cardiac DeathAtrial FibrillationAtrial Septal DefectArterosclerosisBeriberi Heart DiseaseBlood ClotsBlood PressureBrugada SyndromeB-type Natriuretic PeptideBundle Branch BlockCaffeine and the HeartCalcium AntagonistsCarcinoid Heart DiseaseCardiogenic ShockCardiomyopathyCardiopulmonary Resucitation (CPR)Chagas' DiseaseChelation and Heart DiseaseChemotherapy-Induced Heart DiseaseCholesterolCocaine and the Heart and ArteriesCoenzyme Q10Congenital Heart DiseaseContraception and Cardiovascular DiseaseCoronary Artery Bypass SurgeryC-Reactive Protein and the HeartCytochrome P450Deep Vein ThrombosisDepression and the HeartDiabetes and Cardiovascular DiseaseDiets and Heart DiseaseDiureticsDown SyndromeDyslipidemiaEchocardiographyElectrocardiography and Heart DiseaseEmbryologyEndocrine DisordersErectile DysfunctionExercise and the HeartFish/Fish OilsHeart AttacksHeart FailureHemochromatosisHerbal ProductsHIV and the HeartHomocysteine and Cardiovascular DiseaseHypertensionHypertrophyKawasaki DiseaseMiscellaneous DisordersMurmursNonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory DrugsPacemakersPatent Foramen OvalePericarditis and MyocraditisPulmonary Arterial HypertensionRace and Cardiovascular DiseaseSleep and the HeartStents for Coronary Artery DiseaseStress and Heart DiseaseStroke/Cerebrovascular AccidentSyncopeTakayasu AteritisTests for Heart DiseaseThyroid Heart DiseaseType A BehaviorValve DiseasesVentricular FibrillationWomen and Heart Disease and Stroke

What People are Saying About This

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Single-volume encyclopedia with exhaustive coverage of both common and rare forms of heart disease

Editorial Reviews

The book is a great resource for medical students and persons with limited or no medical background who may have research interests in specific topics and wish to learn more. The entries are written in plain language, and the author explains complicated medical terms and concepts succinctly and thoroughly. …each chapter features an excellent bibliography for those seeking more detailed information. Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is well illustrated, with figures and tables that complement the text and clearly depict concepts that are complex for the novice. Khan’s vast experience and knowledge of the cardiovascular system are evident throughout. Overall, the book is a well-written, thoughtfully organized, comprehensive compendium that will serve readers well. Targeted towards non-medical professionals working in fields related to heart disease, it would also be useful for medical students and residents who wish to learn more about the cardiovascular system." —Ritesh Gupta, MD, MPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham for JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) 2006

"...a thorough and easy-to-navigate guide to the diseases that kill more than 12 million people worldwide each year. A valuable resource for sales teams, brand teams, and researchers alike, this text includes in-depth analysis of even the least common and rare heart conditions." —PHARMAVOICE, Sept-Nov 2006

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