Hurst’s The Heart – Two Volume Set (14th Edition)

Description

Cardiology’s cornerstone text – thoroughly updated to reflect the latest clinical perspectives and cutting-edge topics

Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest technical and clinical advances into clinical application, Hurst’s The Heart is the field’s landmark text and cardiology’s longest continuously published reference text. A previous edition of this trusted classic was described by Doody’s as “an outstanding choice for those who strive for a firm foundation in cardiovascular medicine, as well as an up-to-date and user-friendly source that addresses every discipline in the field.”

Readers will find succinct, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials, and guidelines, along with tips for optimizing outcomes and health quality. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, while still maintaining a strong focus on patient care. Other enhancements include the addition of textual features such as Practice Points, Common Clinical Questions, and an increased number of the acclaimed Hurst’s diagrams.

New to this Edition

• Section on Metabolic Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease, Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
• Enhanced by more than 1,500 full-color illustrations and more than 500 tables
• Brand new chapters include:  Arrythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation, Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Left Ventricular Noncompaction, Evaluation and Management of Acute Heart Failure, Carotid Artery Stenting, Race, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular disease
• The only comprehensive cardiology reference to publish every 2.5 years to allow for reporting of the latest trials and guidelines

Table of Contents

1. Part 1. Cardiovascular Disease: Past, Present, and Future
2. Part 2. Foundations of Cardiovascular Medicine
3. Part 3.Evaluation of the Patient
4. Part 4. Heart Failure
5. Part 5. Cardiomyopathy and Specific Heart Muscle Diseases
6. Part 6. Rhythm and Conduction Disorders
7. Part 7. Syncope, Sudden Death, and Cardiopulmonary Resusitation
8. Part 8. Coronary Heart Disease
9. Part 9. Systemic Arterial Hypertension
10. Part 10. Cardiopulmonary Disease
11. Part 11. Valvular Heart Disease
12. Part 12. Congenital Heart Disease
13. Part 13. Pericardial Diseases and Endocarditis
14. Part 14. Anesthesia, Surgery, and the Heart
15. Part 15. Miscellaneous Conditions and Cardiovascular Disease
16. Part 16. Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels
17. Part 17. Social Issues and Cardiovascular Disease

Author Biography

Valentin Fuster, MD Director, Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York