ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine

Abstract

2nd ed. Includes online access registration card. In association with the European Society of Cardiology. The cardiovascular history and physical examination -- The electrocardiogram -- Choice of imaging techniques -- Cardiac ultrasound -- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance -- Cardiovascular computed tomography -- Nuclear cardiology -- Invasive imaging and haemodynamics -- Genetics of cardiovascular diseases -- Congenital heart disease in children and adults -- Clinical pharmacology of cardiovascular drugs -- Prevention of cardiovascular disease -- Hypertension -- Diabetes Mellitus and metabolic syndrome -- Heart and other organs -- Acute coronary syndromes -- Chronic ischaemic heart disease -- Myocardial disease -- Pericardial disease -- Tumours of the heart -- Valvular heart disease -- Infective endocarditis -- Heart failure -- Pulmonary hypertension -- Cardiac rehabilitation -- Syncope -- Bradycardia -- Supraventicular tachycardias -- Atrial fibrillation -- Ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death -- Diseases of the aorta and trauma to the aorta and the heart -- Sports and heart disease -- Pregnancy and heart disease -- Non-cardiac surgery in cardiac patients -- Psychological factors and heart disease -- Peripheral arterial occlusive disease -- Venous thromboembolism -- Occupational and regulatory aspects of heart disease.