Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 2-Volume Set [Hardcover]

Peter Libby MD (Author), Robert O. Bonow MD (Author), Douglas P. Zipes MD (Author), Douglas L. Mann MD FACC (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1416041079 | ISBN-13: 978-1416041078 | Publication Date: October 19, 2007 | Edition: 8

Dr. Braunwald's masterwork returns ... bringing you the definitive guidance you need to overcome any challenge in clinical cardiology today, using the best approaches available! Hundreds of world authorities, many of them new to this edition, synthesize all of the recent developments that are revolutionizing practice - from the newest findings in molecular biology and genetics to the latest imaging modalities, interventional procedures, and medications. This multimedia e-dition includes not only the printed reference, but also access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, with regular updates and much more. The expertise of the contributors, the scope of the coverage, and the versatile, multimedia format all make this the ultimate reference for the practicing cardiologist.

• Locate the answers you need fast, thanks to a user-friendly, full-color design, complete with more than 1,500 color illustrations.
  
• Glean clinically actionable information quickly with Clinical Practice Points in every chapter.
  
• Incorporate all of the text's illustrations into your own PowerPoint® presentations with the bonus CD-ROM.
  
• Access the complete contents of the 2-volume set online, fully searchable, plus regular updates to reflect the latest clinical developments · Focused Reviews · Commentaries · Late-Breaking Trials · and more.

• Apply the latest knowledge in your field with 7 new chapters on Acute Heart Failure · Device Therapy of Heart Failure · Emerging Therapies for Heart Failure · Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Management · Prevention and Management of Stroke · Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy · and Coronary Arteriography Guidelines.
  
• Get fresh perspectives on your practice with contributions from more than 20 brand-new authors.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The editors have accomplished an impressive feat: improving on an already classic text...The augmented content and enhanced visual appearance of the 2005 edition of Braunwald's classic textbook make this an excellent reference, while the electronic access and timely updates further increase its functionality...A worthy addition to the medical library of any practicing cardiologist, cardiology fellow, or health care practitioner with a special interest in heart disease." - JAMA --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The NEW Braunwald's...cardiology redefined!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2400 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 8 edition (October 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416041079
• ISBN-13: 978-1416041078
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.1 x 3.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,434,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the Bible of Cardiology, June 3, 2002

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B. Olalekan "smithsonian2000" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine (Single Volume) (Hardcover)

There are many authors that have mastered their subjects. Once in a while however, you come across some authors that have, in addition, mastered the art of imparting that knowledge to others. That is what you have in this volume that has become the indispensable resource for Cardiologists and cardiology fellows. What Harrison's is to Internal Medicine, and Gray's is to Gross Anatomy, Braunwald's is to Cardiology. It is probably easier to talk of the beach without mentioning water than to talk of cardiology without Braunwald's Heart Disease.
This is a very worthy reference resource.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A HARD-TO-FLAW MASTERPIECE, June 18, 2002

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This review is from: Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine (CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh, Single-User Version) (CD-ROM)

Anyone familiar with Dr. Braunwald's superb cardiovascular exploits in the "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine" would not be surprised by the richness of this book.
The diligently crafted chapters are comprehensive, authoritative, well-illustrated, and include all the 'ins' and 'outs' of contemporary cardiology. It is one of the most consistent and coherent multi-authored texts in the field.
This single-volume CD-ROM package is a rich blend of evidence based medicine, best practice, and all the user-flexibility an e-book enthusiast would expect.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK, March 19, 2011

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This review is from: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, Single Volume: Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print, 9e (Heart Disease (Braunwald) (Single Vol)) (Hardcover)

This is the classic cardiology textbook. It is comprehensive, with lots of graphs and illustrations. Yes it is big (over 2000 pages), but would likely be 500+ pages less without pictures. Some pictures are worth a thousand words.

Online at[...] is great. I had some trouble, but it was resolved quickly and I can access the book anywhere. The search feature is good.

I am currently using it for the boards. Yes, I have board review books from Mayo and Cleveland Clinic, but they tend to go over the big stuff, and the boards often are more detailed. The most recent guidelines from the AHA/ACC are at the end of each relative chapter. It is very readable compared to some other cardiology texts.