Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology for the Clinician [Hardcover]

Bruce M. McManus (Editor), Eugene Braunwald (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1573402796 | ISBN-13: 978-1573402798 | Edition: 2nd

Unprecedented advances have been made in the field of cardiovascular pathology, requiring healthcare professionals to stay informed of the latest techniques, concepts, research and treatment options in order to effectively care for their patients. Edited by Dr. Bruce McManus and Dr. Eugene Braunwald, the Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology provides the reader with a comprehensive, visually-striking presentation of all aspects of cardiovascular pathology. Over 700 superb illustrations, published alongside brief, explanatory text, fully explain difficult concepts and procedures in a clear and definitive fashion. The Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology contains the latest information to provide a fundamental understanding of topics such as coronary anomalies, myocarditis, pathology of arrhythmias, and diseases of the aorta. A variety of images including graphs, waveforms, gross and microscopic pathologic changes, plus the results of clinical trials and algorithms, have been carefully selected and professionally prepared to provide you with an unsurpassable reference you will turn to time and time again.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This is the second edition of a comprehensive atlas of all areas of cardiovascular pathology, written by 38 contributors. … The book contains numerous tables, diagrams, line drawings, and color illustrations. … The book also successfully addresses new therapies such as advances in coronary stents. … serve as a significant source of images for teaching medical students and junior level residents in both autopsies and didactic lectures. … It deserves to be consulted and read by cardiologists in training as well." (Kyle D. Perry, Doody’s Review Service, October, 2008)

About the Author

Editor: Bruce M. McManus, Phd, MD, PCAP, FACC, FRCPC

Professor and Head, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia; Director, Cardiovascular Research Laboratory and Registry St. Paul's Hospital-Providence Health Care, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Editor: Eugene Braunwald, MD, MD (Hon), ScD (Hon)

Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine, Faculty Dean for Academic Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Vice President for Academic Programs, Partners Health Care System, Boston, Massachusetts

Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Current Medicine Group; 2nd edition (August 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573402796
• ISBN-13: 978-1573402798
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)