Preventive Cardiology: A Practical Approach, Second Edition (Masters in Cardiology Series)

Author: Wong, Nathan

Edition: 2

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 672

Release Date: 16-12-2004

Details: Product Description


PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY is the premier source of clinically relevant information on the prevention of coronary heart disease. Thoroughly updated by international experts, the book discusses screening, risk factors, prevention in special populations, and primary and secondary prevention in the context of the daily practice of medicine. PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY is a "must have" for cardiologists and primary care physicians.
Review of the first edition: "Excellent...Structured in a way that invites the reader to use it as a comprehensive reference...The combination of theory and guidelines with a practical approach to the patient at risk for cardiovascular diseases is a strength." The New England Journal of Medicine


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"An excellent book ... a strength of the book is the combination of theory and guidelines with a practical approach to the patient at risk for cardiovascular disease... provides a wealth of information on practical risk assessment."
—New England Journal of Medicine, of the first edition
***** "Superlative wealth of usable information ... I borrowed Preventive Cardiology from the library, and after reading through it, I decided to purchase it! ... Well written, easy to read, and a great reference tool for all health care providers."—Online review, of the first edition
This practical reference blends a readable summary of the vast literature on cardiovascular disease epidemiology with clear, evidence-based, patient-oriented strategies for screening, identifying, and controlling cardiovascular risks.
Inside you'll find:*The latest on trends in cardiovascular disease, older and newer risk factors, and strategies for the prevention of heart disease*New chapter on effective naturoceutical and other complementary treatments*Evidence-based protocols for screening, identifying, and controlling risk factors for heart disease*Strategies for smoking cessation, family history evaluation, obesity and weight control, and hypertension management*What the evidence shows, and what can be recommended, regarding lifestyle management, including nutritional, physical activity, and behavioral approaches*Noninvasive procedures for measuring subclinical disease*Heart disease prevention tactics for children, women, and the elderly*Risk management tailored for special populations, from Native Americans to East Asians*Practical questionnaires, therapeutic algorithms—even cooking plans*An abundance of easy-to-use charts and graphs that effectively summarize key information for quick and easy reference
About the MASTERS IN CARDIOLOGY Series:Featuring the insights of the world’s leading authorities, the MASTERS IN CARDIOLOGY series is especially designed to tackle many of the cutting-edge topics encountered in daily practice. Each title features a depth of coverage and practical emphasis on diagnosis and management that you will not find in general cardiology textbooks. Future volumes in the series will include Heart Failure, Diabetes, Valvular Heart Disease, and more.


About the Author


Nathan D. Wong, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Director Heart Disease Prevention Program University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92597

Henry R. Black, MD Associate Vice President for Research Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center Associate Dean of Research Charles J. and Margaret Roberts Professor and Chair Department of Preventive Medicine Rush Medical College Chicago, Illinois

Julius M Gardin, MD St. John Guild Distinguished Professor Chief, Division of Cardiology and Director, Cardiovascular Institute St. John Hospital & Medical Center Professor of Medicine Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan

EAN: 9780071409964

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English