Advances in Cardiology

This book presents the most recent advances in the field of cardiology, with emphasis on cardiovascular pathophysiology and new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used for the management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Divided into ten sections, the book examines different aspects in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, including key advances in interventional cardiology, innovations in technology, and advances in pharmacotherapy. Implantable cardiac devices and atrial fibrillation are discussed in depth.

Edited by internationally recognised Professor Kanu Chatterjee from the University of Iowa and the University of California San Francisco; and Professor Phillip A Horwitz from the University of Iowa, this comprehensive reference includes nearly 350 images and illustrations to enhance learning.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide presenting recent advances in cardiology
• Emphasis on pathophysiology and new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
• In depth coverage of implantable cardiac devices and atrial fibrillation
• Edited by internationally recognised US experts, Prof Kanu Chatterjee and Prof Phillip A Horwitz

1. Advances in Understanding of Pathophysiology and Management of Diastolic Heart Failure
2. Cardiovascular Pharmacogenetics
3. Advances in Clinical Lipidology
4. Advances in Peripheral Arterial and Aortic Diseases
5. Stem Cell and Gene Therapy in Cardiology
6. Endovascular Treatment of Acute Stroke: Advances and Disappointments
7. Recent Advances in Percutaneous Structural Heart Interventions
8. Advances in Catheter-Based Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
9. Cardiac Computed Tomography: Technical Advancements and Future Applications
10. Advances in the Treatment of Arrhythmias

Kanu Chatterjee MBBS FRCP (London) FRCP (Edinburgh) FCCP FACC MACP
Clinical Professor of Medicine, The Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa; Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, California, USA

Phillip A Horwitz MD
Professor of Medicine, Clinical Chief Cardiovascular Medicine, The Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, USA