Evidence-based Cardiology (2^nd Ed.)

Publication of Evidence-based Cardiology in 1998 represented a major new departure in cardiovascular publishing, and the book was enthusiastically received worldwide. The second edition is updated throughout and the format improved with graded evidence recommendations and user-friendly boxes included, plus new chapters on: clinical trials and meta analysis, foetal origins of cardiovascular disease, CPR, obesity. The second edition now comes with a CD-ROM of the full text, and the website will continue to provide updates of new evidence, keeping the book current and live.

Part I: General concepts and critical appraisal. Part II: Prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Part IIIa: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Stable coronary artery disease. Part IIIb: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Acute ischemic syndromes and acute myocardial infarction. Part IIIc: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Part IIId: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Ventricular arrhythmias. Part IIIe: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Management of bradyarrhythmias and cardiac arrests. Part IIIf: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Left ventricular dysfunction. Part IIIg: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Pericardial disease. Part IIIh: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Valvular heart disease. Part IIIi: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Other conditions. Part IV: Clinical applications.