Both a state-of-the-art website and an acclaimed reference, Braunwald's Heart Disease 7th (e)dition encompasses all of the latest developments in the field. And it uses today's most advanced technology to keep readers absolutely current. With 35 new chapters as well as comprehensive updates throughout, the New Edition of this cardiology masterwork represents the most complete revision to date. The 7th Edition now features four-colour text and illustrations, new illustrations and imaging coverage, as well as extensive cross referencing to related issues. Other new features include clinical practice points in all chapters, a new section on preventive cardiology, new chapters on obesity, diabetes, toxins in the heart and cardiac regeneration and a new chapter on end of life. Joining Braunwald, Zipes and Libby on this edition is Robert Bonow from Northwestern University, as well as over 20 new contributors.THE BOOK:Presents 35 new chapters that cover some of the hottest topics in the field, including end of life issues - the genetic basis of cardiovascular disease - obesity and diabetes - cardiac regeneration - sleep apnea - and more.Offers meticulous revisions and updates of all other chapters.Features a bold new full-color design -- with over 2,500 illustrations of breathtaking clarity.Comes with a bonus CD-ROM with all of the text's illustrations for use in PowerPoint(R), plus additional video clips.THE WEB SITE:At www.braunwalds.com, users can search the entire contents of the book and access...Weekly updatesA PowerPoint(R) image library.Guidelines and news, plus sub-specialty updates.Patient information sheets.Sample chapters from selected Braunwald companion books.