Hurst's the Heart, 14/e (2Vol) > Cardiology

Cardiology’s cornerstone text and your first place to turn for the latest developments that promise better patient care

Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest research and advances into real-world clinical application, Hurst’s The Heart is the field’s landmark text and cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book.  Written to meet your ever-changing clinical information needs, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics.

Within its pages, you will find succinct, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials and guidelines, along with tips for optimizing outcomes and health quality. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, while still maintaining a strong focus on quality patient care.

Authoritative coverage and unmatched utility:
• NEW CHAPTERS include Arrythmogenic Cardiomyopathy; Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation; Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease; Left Ventricular Noncompaction; Evaluation and Management of Acute Heart Failure; Carotid Artery Stenting; and Race, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular Disease
• NEW SECTIONS include Metabolic Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease and Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
• NEW FEATURES include Practice Points and Common Clinical Questions
• More than 1,500 full-color illustrations and 500 tables (many new to this edition)
• The wisdom, experience, and authority of approximately 300 expert contributors

If you’ve been searching for a current, comprehensive, and authoritative overview of all major cardiology topics, Hurt’s the Heart, Fourteenth Edition belongs on your desk.

Part 1. Cardiovascular Disease: Past, Present, and Future

Part 2. Foundations of Cardiovascular Medicine

Part 3.Evaluation of the Patient

Part 4. Heart Failure

Part 5. Cardiomyopathy and Specific Heart Muscle Diseases

Part 6. Rhythm and Conduction Disorders

Part 7. Syncope, Sudden Death, and Cardiopulmonary Resusitation

Part 8. Coronary Heart Disease

Part 9. Systemic Arterial Hypertension

Part 10. Cardiopulmonary Disease

Part 11. Valvular Heart Disease

Part 12. Congenital Heart Disease

Part 13. Pericardial Diseases and Endocarditis

Part 14. Anesthesia, Surgery, and the Heart

Part 15. Miscellaneous Conditions and Cardiovascular Disease

Part 16. Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels

Part 17. Social Issues and Cardiovascular Disease