Cardiology in Primary Care by William Branch - R. Wayne Alexander - Robert C. Schlant - J. Willis Hurst

How do I diagnose? How can I help my patients prevent heart disease? Which diseases should I manage and what are the steps to take? When do I consult with or refer to a cardiologist? What should I watch for if my patient has a cardiovascular condition? This book answers these questions about cardiac care for the primary care practitioner. Top page

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Designed from the ground up to answer these fundamental questions about cardiac care for the primary care practitioner: How do I diagnose? How can I help my patients prevent heart disease? Which diseases should I manage and what are the steps to take? When do I consult with or refer to a cardiologist? What should I watch for if my patient has a cardiovascular condition? How do I educate my patients? What is the most effective and economical course of action? Each chapter is coauthored by a generalist and a cardiologist to ensure the primary care focus is fused with the latest scientific breakthroughs. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: McGraw-Hill Medical

City: New York

Pages: 940

More info: height 243 mm width 192 mm weight 1860 gr thickness 36 mm

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC21) 616.1 Library of Congress Subject: Cardiology

Departments: General practice; Cardiovascular medicine;

Record updated at: 07 October, 2011 time: 23:05

Summary Cardiology in Primary Care Preface 1. The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in the General Population and the Role of the Primary Care Physician Part 1: Evaluation of Symptoms and Signs of Cardiovascular Disorders 2. Episodic Chest Discomfort 3. Dyspnea and Fatigue 4. Syncope and Presyncope 5. Dizziness 6. Palpitations and Tachycardia 7. Physical Examination of the Heart, Arteries, and Jugular Veins 8. Edema Anasarcasa and Ascites 9. The Cool Extremity 10. The Assessment of Intermittent Claudication 11. Unilateral Leg Swelling and Post Phlebitic Syndrome 12. Varicose Veins 13. Ulcers of the Lower Extremity 14. Distended Neck Veins and Cardiac Tamponade 15. Carotid Bruit 16. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Part 2: Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases 17. Routine Screening 18. The Management of Lipoprotein Disorders 19. Tobacco Abuse: Cardiovascular Effects and Strategies for Cessation 20. Exercise Programs and Postmyocardial Infarction Rehabilitation Therapy 21. Aspirin, Antioxidants, Vitamins and Other Factors. 22. The Controversy of Postmenopausal Hormonal Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. 23. Obesity 24. Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis Part 3: Management of Cardiovascular Diseases 25. Outpatient Management of Ischemic 26. Acute Myocardia Infarction and Unstable Angina 27. Heart Failure 28. Cardiomyopathy 29. Myocarditis and Cardiac Toxicities 30. Hypertension: Assessment and Routine Management of the Usual Case 31. Hypertension: Assessment and Management of the Difficult Case 32. Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease 33. Congenital Heart Disease 34. Pericarditis 35. The Management of Peripheral Vascular Disease 36. Sudden Cardiac Death 37. Cardiac Arrythmia: Outpatient and Inpatient Management 38. Acute Rheumatic Fever 39. Constrictive Pericarditis 40. Infective Endocarditis 41. Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Patients with Known or Suspected Cardiovascular Disease Who Undergo Noncardiac Surgery 42. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis 43. Pulmonary Hypertension and Cor Pulmonale Part 4 Cardiovascular Topics of Special Interest for Primary Care Practice 44. Cost-Effective Cardiovascular Care 45. Cardiovascular Causes of Sudden Death, Preparticipation Screening, and the Evaluation of Athletic Activities in Young People 46. Heart Disease in the Adolescent 47. Heart Disease in Pregnancy 48. Heart Disease in the Aged 49. The Heart and Endocrine Diseases 50. Travel Recommendations for Patients with Heart Disease 51. Psychiatric Care of Cardiac Patients 52. Cardiac Drug Interactions 53. Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in Heart Disease 54. Patient Education and Compliance Index Top page

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