The fully revised second edition of the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is an ideal resource for practicing clinicians and researchers. Available in print, online, and with dual access, it is a clear and comprehensive aggregation of the most crucial information and essential data on cardiovascular diseases and therapeutics.Comprised of over 95 entries with regular online updates, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is fully referenced, and major points of interests are hyperlinked to complementary sections. Each entry is logically and superbly written, providing accurate core knowledge of pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic techniques, and management strategies. Specific detail is paid to technological advances in imaging and diagnostics. Therapy focused entries give powerful insights into not only prescribing drug regimens, but also into the controversies surrounding their use.This major reference work is invaluable for all those involved in the care of cardiovascular patients. From the front-line practitioner to the basic science researcher to the student in training, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases offers an astute authoritative guide to navigating an immense body of fascinating information. From the trainee to the internist and cardiologist, all will find it useful. It is an essential resource for medical libraries and academic institutions worldwide.Strengthens the information provided in the first editionOffers new chapters that discuss recent controversies in therapeuticsProvides relevant cardiovascular core knowledge that will assist medical graduates, biologists, physicists, biomedical engineers, biochemists, pharmacologists and allied health personnel in pursuing cardiovascular researchContains a format and style that allow for easy reading and rapid extraction of informationIncludes historical information to motivate and awaken new interests in the solving of the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of strategies of a variety of heart diseases