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This portable reference provides current, on-the-spot information on how to use every approved cardiovascular medication in adults and children, and the scientific rationale for their use. A clinical distillation of the editors' comprehensive and highly respected Cardiovascular Therapeutics textbook - this totally revised, treatment-centered manual features: indications, contraindications, dosage, side effects, pharmacokinetics, and adverse reactions for all approved cardiovascular drugs, including the latest therapeutic agents; rationales and usage guidelines for therapeutic strategies; abundant tables and charts that summarize important clinical choices; handy appendices that quickly provide guidance on special considerations - pregnancy, renal insufficiency, hepatic disease and/or congestive heart failure, the elderly, ethnic issues, and more; and, considerations for managing patients on multi-drug regimens.New to this edition are: the latest anticoagulants, thrombolytics, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, and cholesterol-lowering drugs; innovative therapies for treating hypertension, angina, MI, peripheral vascular disease, and more; new treatment guidelines reflecting the most recent clinical trials; and, use of alternative/complementary medicine (herbals, vitamins, fish oil, hormones).

The most convenient source of answers on all pulmonary conditions Practical, current information for day-to-day diagnosis and treatment of all conditions affecting breathing The choice of pulmonologists, residents, students, emergency clinicians, and general and family medicine practitioners alike Authoritative, easy-to-find, practical help with evaluation, treatment, and management of all common pulmonary diseases and conditions Easy-to-use and comprehensive, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Pulmonary Medicine offers quick access to workup tools for definitive diagnosis and treatment for all common pulmonary diseases and disorders. This conveniently organized guide is the best quick reference for physicians who treat pulmonary problems. CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Pulmonary Medicine features: Forty-two chapters of practical help with pulmonary medicine Easy-access organization by procedure, anatomical structure, and disease Concise yet complete coverage of evaluation, history-taking, and examination Diagnosis and treatment help with all commonly encountered pulmonary diseases, including asthma; viral, bacterial, and mycobacterial infections; interstitial, vascular, and ventilatory control disorders; cystic fibrosis; neoplasms; diseases of the mediastinum; and pulmonary hypertension "Essentials of Diagnosis" for every disease Easy-access information on diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests Abundant diagnostic and treatment algorithms Detailed advice on acute and chronic respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation In-depth coverage of occupational and environmental lung diseases, including practical diagnostic and treatment plans Expert advice on common conditions such as sleep apnea and non-pulmonary diseases that affect breathing 250 helpful photos and illustrations Concise, current, and comprehensive review of pulmonary practice Helpful references to important new sources

This is the leading clinical reference on behavioral neurology! This state-of-the-art second edition reflects groundbreaking coverage of both clinical and theoretical aspects of brain-behavior studies.

This unique atlas includes over 475 full color photomicrographs while providing students with a readily accessible source of morphologic information for use in the identification of tissues and organs. Each photomicrograph is accompanied by explanatory captions that guide students to the key morphologic features that identify the function of the structures. The self-assessment section at the end of the book serves as a review tool for those structures that students traditionally have difficulty in identifying.

The new "Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology Series" is a unique combination of text, quick reference, and color atlas, covering every essential sub-specialty in Ophthalmology including pediatrics. Each title features more than 150 color illustrations throughout and a short, succinct format, which in most cases, includes: Epidemiology and Etiology, History, Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Laboratory and Special Examinations, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management.

This is the definitive reference covering drug therapy of cardiovascular conditions! This comprehensive text describes both current and future developments regarding drug therapy for all cardiovascular diseases. It is updated to cover the latest basic science information, drugs in development, and molecular biological advances. An in-depth review of all the cardiovascular agents currently on the market is also included.

This easy-to-use, multipurpose resource is the ideal first stop for answers - for those in practice, on the wards, teaching, or preparing for boards. "Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Gastroenterology" offers brief but expert and up-to-date coverage of gastrointestinal, biliary, hepatic, and pancreatic diseases. With its consistent formatting chapter by chapter, this text makes it simple to locate the practical information you need on diagnosis, testing, disease processes, and up-to-date treatment and management strategies. It is concise, accessible clinical information on gastroenterology. It brings together the best in current recommendations from experts directly involved in patient care and clinical teaching. It provides single-source look-ups of essential topics in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts. It emphasizes up-to-date, cost-effective diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies for the full range of gastroenterological problems. It serves as an easy-to-use, ready reference for gastroenterologists, surgeons, family physicians, and internists who see patients with GI complaints. It provides practical guidance on imaging studies, endoscopy, and treatment of pregnancy-related GI problems. It covers disease processes involving more than one organ, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, acute diarrhea, and AIDS, and discusses liver failure, the liver in systemic disease, and liver transplantation. It helps house officers and fellows care for patients and prepare for rounds and clinical conferences. It facilitates review - especially for those preparing for specialty exams or specialists wanting to update their knowledge.

This timely new resource brings you the complete collection of cardiology reviews from the popular Harrison's Online website. Here prominent clinician/investigators present commissioned summaries of current topics in cardiology, reporting on the clinical significance of a particular problem or discovery relating to cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, hypertension, atherosclerosis and more. Contributors have reviewed their chapter for currency, incorporating new references, tables and figures where applicable. It includes the newest clinical guidelines for therapy. It summarizes current clinical issues and field trials. It references the newest cardiovascular therapeutics.

Designed for residents and practitioners, this handy pocket guide identifies specific pediatric anesthesia problems that occur in and out of the operating room on a day-to-day, week-to-week basis. Written by practicing pediatric anesthesiologists, this comprehensive handbook provides a sound knowledge of pediatric medicine and surgery, along with a solid base of anesthesia

This title equips physicians with a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of the 20 most common GI problems encountered in day-to-day practice. The book takes a holistic approach to enhance patient participation, adherence, family dynamics, and satisfaction with care.

Numerous quick-access boxes and tables summarize key information on one of the leading causes of death. This title covers the essentials of diagnosis, syndromes in children and adults, and treatments, including first and second-choice options. It blends practice-oriented, authoritative coverage with just the right amount of microbiology for understanding diagnostic and management decisions.

This is a comprehensive resource covering basic principles and clinical management of all important endocrine and metabolic diseases. This new edition features strengthened clinical treatment sections and is replete with tables covering signs and symptoms. It is written by leading clinicians with greater emphasis on clinical practice, rather than basic science.