Friedberg's Diseases of the Heart: For the 21st Century

Rediscovering the legacy and vision of Dr. Friedberg, this new edition of Friedberg's famed textbook is a one-stop clinical reference focused on diagnostic and management strategies and algorithms. It is written in its entirety by the section editors--the most prominent people in their fields--and not by a multitude of authors. The section editors approach every topic as an encounter with a patient and a clinical problem.

This new format presents concise descriptions of the molecular basis, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of various cardiovascular disorders, in doses that busy clinicians require. It provides a succinct summary of histopathological characteristics and their clinical correlation. Epidemiological trends and global disease burdens are presented as a basis to understand diagnosis and management. The management algorithms include optimum and immediately relevant details of preventive, pharmacological, nonsurgical, and surgical interventions.

Although designed primarily for clinical cardiologists, the comprehensive and authoritative yet readily accessible information intentionally caters to a wider spectrum of clinicians, including medical trainees and practicing physicians.

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