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.
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* Brugada Syndrome * Current Status of Atrial Fibrillation Trials * Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation * Genetics of Atrial Fibrillation * Indications of the Implanted Cardioverter/Defibrillator * When to Use Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators in Congestive Heart Failure * Newer Approaches to Management of the Long QT Syndrome * Ibutilide-A New Antiarrhythmic Agent * Tumor Necrosis Factor in Heart Failure * Myocyte Apoptosis in the Development of Heart Failure * Role of Aldosterone in Heart Failure * Role of Left Ventricular Assist Devices as a Bridge to Transplantation * Results of Recent Clinical Trials with Aminodarone * Bridge to Transplantation with Mechanical Assist Devices * Present Status of Implantable Left Ventricular Assist Devices * Effect of Cardiac Pacing Modes on Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality * Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation * Transesophageal Echo-Guided Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation * Cardiac Replacement Therapy-Development of the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart * Timing of Operation for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation
