Cardiovascular Health and Disease in Women

By Pamela Douglas

Book Overview

This practical resource takes a close look at an emerging issue in woman's health-the gender difference in cardiovascular disease. Health care providers involved in the care of female patients can rely on this extraordinary reference for the latest coverage of cardiovascular health and disease. The new 2nd edition features an expanded scope that offers more information on patient care approaches, risk factors, hormones and CAD, and more. New chapters cover hot topics such as estrogen, diet and nutrition, first- and second-degree prevention strategies, managing CAD, and acute coronary syndromes.Comprehensive coverage of each subject provides a complete view of ALL the facets related to cardiovascular health and diseaseA practical, user-friendly layout makes this an essential desk referenceCovers ALL the latest research and developments in cardiology to dateA much broader scope presents more information on patient care, risk factors, hormones and CAD, and clinical manifestations of CAD.New authors bring an up-to-date perspective to material that focuses on their areas of expertise.New chapters provide the latest information on hot topics, including: Nutrition, Antioxidants and InflammationPrimary Prevention in Women
Lessons from Human Trials
Management of Chronic Stable Angina
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Angiography and Angioplasty
Coronary Artery Surgery
Implementation Strategies for Secondary Prevention
Syndrome X and Coronary Vascular Resistance
Normal Cardiovascular Physiology
Updates and new information have been incorporated throughout, and substantial revisions have been made to chapters on: Diabetes Mellitus and ObesitySmoking
Clotting and Thrombosis
Physical Activity
Lessons from Animal Models
Prescribing HRT
Diagnostic Testing
Valvular Heart Disease
CHF and Myocardial Dysfunction
Stroke and PVD
Preexisting Heart Disease
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies
Expanded discussions of estrogen address both the underlying science and clinical applications for practiceStrategies for first- and second-degree prevention of disease offer a proactive approach to treatment and patient care

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721694306
• ISBN13: 9780721694306
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.3"