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 heart * Step by step presentation of diagnosis, characteristics and treatment of different cardiac disorders * Integrates physiology, pathology and pharmacology * Simple and easy to understand language * Contributions from specialists in Europe and the USA
 

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