The Evaluation and Treatment of Syncope: A Handbook for Clinical Practice (European Society of Cardiology) (Hardcover)

~ David Benditt (Editor), Jean-Jacques Blanc (Editor), Michele Brignole (Editor), Richard Sutton (Editor) "The term 'syncope' is derived from an old Greek word meaning 'to cut short' or 'interrupt'..." (more)
Key Phrases: mediated reflex faints, mediated reflex syncope, situational faints, Coll Cardiol, Clin Auton Res, United States (more...)

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"This comprehensive tome is the most in depth presentation of the evaluation and treatment of patients with a history of fainting that I have come across.... You will learn a lot." (Cardiology News, June 2009)

Product Description

Designed for the practitioner, this handbook provides an easy-to-read overview of how to evaluate and treat patients with a history of fainting. The 2nd Edition has been fully revised to contain all the latest information concerning diagnosis and treatment. It is based on the 2004 update of the ESC Guidelines on the Management of Syncope and offers up-to-date direction based on comprehensive analysis.

All chapters share a consistent structure and are concise - only essential references are included. However, each chapter comes with suggestions for further reading and a comprehensive literature source is provided separately at the end of the book and divided into major interest areas.

The ESC Education Series
This book is part of the ESC Education Series. The series is designed to provide medical professionals with the latest information about the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Where available, management recommendations are based on the established European Guidelines, which encompass the best techniques to use with each cardiac disease. Throughout the series, the leading international opinion leaders have been chosen to edit and contribute to the books. The information is presented in a succinct and accessible format with a clinical focus.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (April 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405140305
• ISBN-13: 978-1405140300
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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