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Heart disease / Adrian Chenzbraun.

By: Series: The factsPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.Description: xiii, 148 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780199582815 (pbk.)
  • 0199582815 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.12 22
LOC classification:
  • RC672 .C44 2010
Contents:
The facts about heart disease. How does the cardiovascular system work? ; What are the symptoms of heart disease? ; Cardiac tests ; Risk factors that increase the possibility of heart disease ; Atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries) -- Types of heart disease and other problems. Coronary artery disease (ischaemic heart disease) ; Rhythm disturbances (Arrhythmia) ; Congestive heart failure ; Congenital heart diseases ; Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmogenic syndromes ; Pericarditis and myocarditis ; Valvular heart disease ; Sudden cardiac death -- Treatment. Cardiovascular drugs ; Pacemakers and related devices -- Appendices. When to treat hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia ; Some practical advice for the cardiac patient ; Other sources of information and support.
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The facts about heart disease. How does the cardiovascular system work? ; What are the symptoms of heart disease? ; Cardiac tests ; Risk factors that increase the possibility of heart disease ; Atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries) -- Types of heart disease and other problems. Coronary artery disease (ischaemic heart disease) ; Rhythm disturbances (Arrhythmia) ; Congestive heart failure ; Congenital heart diseases ; Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmogenic syndromes ; Pericarditis and myocarditis ; Valvular heart disease ; Sudden cardiac death -- Treatment. Cardiovascular drugs ; Pacemakers and related devices -- Appendices. When to treat hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia ; Some practical advice for the cardiac patient ; Other sources of information and support.