Coronary Disease in Women: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment (Contemporary Cardiology)

Author: Shaw, Leslee J.

Brand: Humana

Edition: 2004

Binding: hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 431

Release Date: 27-10-2003

Details: An authoritative guide to clinical management of women with known or suspected coronary artery disease. Using an evidence-based approach, the authors apply the latest epidemiological findings and diagnostic tools to the evaluation of stable chest pain and acute ischemic syndromes in women, and detail the therapeutic effectiveness of various treatments in women, such as coronary revascularization, electrophysiology, exercise training and cardiac rehabilitation, and menopausal hormone therapy. Additional chapters examine the effects of gender bias in diagnosis and treatment, the role of gynecologists as primary care physicians for women, health technology assessment in an era of managed care, and the problems of analyzing cost-effectiveness in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease in women.

EAN: 9780896039582

Package Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches

Languages: english