ABC of Interventional Cardiology (ABC Series)

Product Description Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death. Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy. From the Publisher Emphasis on clarity, clinical relevance and up to date information Numerous high quality illustrations and diagrams Covers a broad range of important topics in interventional cardiology Useful and readable text appealing to a broad readership Helps GPs with the early care and diagnosis, as well as with lifestyle modification advice From the Back Cover Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death. Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy. About the Author Edited by Ever D Grech