This edition continues to present a broad overview of general cardiology. Discussing the specialty from the viewpoint and with the continuity of a single practicing cardiologist, the reader gains an understanding of the field strongly applicable to actual practice and management. The fourth edition has been expanded to focus more heavily on non-invasive diagnostic procedures and outpatient care, in line with current changes in the health care arena. All of the standard topics in cardiology, like the cardiovascular exam, hypertensive heart disease, myocardial disease, are presented, providing a strong foundation on which to build further knowledge. This book should be of interest to Primary- general cardiologists, cardiology residents Secondary- primary care physicians, general internists, nurse practitioners.
