CARDIAC FUNCTIONING DISORDERS CHALLENGES AND THERAPIES

This book presents a review of the human heart, discussing how it functions, cardiac disorders and treatment; integrating physiology, pathology and pharmacology. Written in a simple and concise way, trainees are presented with different heart disorders, with step by step descriptions of their diagnosis and characteristics. Appropriate treatment is identified with explanations. A separate chapter is dedicated to artificial cardiac pacemakers. With contributions from specialists across Europe and the USA, this useful reference includes 65 images and illustrations to enhance learning. ? Key points Concise review of functions, disorders and treatment of the heartStep by step presentation of diagnosis, characteristics and treatment of different cardiac disordersIntegrates physiology, pathology and pharmacologySimple and easy to understand languageContributions from specialists in Europe and the USA