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Braunwald's Heart Disease Companions

	Antman: Cardiovascular Therapeutics, 3rd ed. 2007, Saunders DESCRIPTION: This companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease equips you with all of today's most effective therapeutic guidelines and management solutions for the full range of heart disease patients. It reflects the most recent standards for drug management as well as the latest in new technologies. Reorganized to mirror your changing practice, each cardiovascular-problem-based section offers a chapter on pharmacologic treatment (with a minimum of pathophysiology)...a chapter on catheter-based or minimally invasive interventions...and a discussion of surgical options. You'll also find a brand-new chapter on gene therapy and stem cell therapy, plus new chapters on many other rapidly developing areas of practice. The result is an outstanding single-volume source for state-of-the-art, clinically oriented guidance on both common and unusual areas of cardiovascular treatment.
	Ballantyne: Clinical Lipidology, 1st ed. 2009, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Dr. Ballantyne—one of the foremost lipid experts in the world and recruited by Dr. Braunwald’s Heart Disease editorial team—together with a stellar cast of contributors provides all of the scientific and clinical information you need to effectively manage every aspect of dyslipidemia. From basic science to pathogenesis of atherothrombotic disease to risk assessment and the latest therapy options, this new title in the Braunwald’s Heart Disease family offers unparalleled up-to-date coverage and expert guidance on lipidology in a straightforward, accessible, and user-friendly style.
	Black: Hypertension, 1st ed. 2007, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Clinical hypertension is one of the most serious long-term problems associated with heart disease. This companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease focuses in depth on this key area of cardiovascular medicine. Complete with practical clinical tools for management, it helps you manage the chronic problems of your hypertensive patients. It covers everything from epidemiology and pathophysiology through diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment, outcome studies, concomitant diseases, special populations and special situations, and future treatments.
	Chien: Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Disease, 2nd ed. 2004, Saunders DESCRIPTION: The 2nd Edition of this heralded companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease explores the molecular mechanisms of cardiology and the scientific advances that are changing the practice of cardiology today. International experts discuss the role of genetics in cardiovascular disease · the molecular basis of ischemic disease, thrombosis and hypertension · genetic mapping approaches to inherited disorders · biologically targeted agents for hypertension and heart failure · and much more. Abundant figures and tables illustrate key concepts.
	Creager: Vascular Medicine, 1st ed. 2006, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Tap into the latest knowledge and approaches to vascular medicine with the comprehensive, clinically oriented coverage of this new addition to the Braunwald's Heart Disease family. You'll find today's best methods for identifying and treating arterial diseases of the limbs * renal, mesenteric and cerebral circulation problems * aortic aneurysms * vasospastic diseases * vasculitides * venous thromboembolisms * lymphedema * and much more.
	Issa: Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology , 1st ed. 2009, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Another timely companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, this unique volume focuses on the clinical aspects of all types of cardiac arrhythmias and offers the most up-to-date guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. You’ll get expert coverage of hot topics such as mechanisms of arrhythmias, electrophysiologic testing, mapping and navigation modalities, ablation energy sources, sinus node dysfunction, conduction disturbances, atrial tachyarrhythmias, preexcitation syndromes and all types of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias.
	Mann: Heart Failure , 1st ed. 2004, Saunders DESCRIPTION: World experts in the field offer a focused, clinical approach to heart failure as both a cause and a result of related cardiovascular problems making this an excellent single volume buy. All aspects of this problem are addressed from its molecular mechanisms through assessment to treatment, including drug therapy, implantable devices, and emerging strategies.
	Theroux: Acute Coronary Syndromes, 2nd ed. 2010, Saunders DESCRIPTION: Acute Coronary Syndromes-a Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease-covers the state-of-the-art scientific and clinical information you need to rapidly evaluate and manage acute coronary syndromes. Dr. Pierre Theroux and his team of expert contributors present advances in diagnostic and imaging techniques such as biomarkers, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and multislice CT; secondary prevention; and new antiplatelet, anti-ischemic, and gene therapies.