Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology for the Clinician - 2nd Edition by Bruce M McManus & Eugene Braunwald (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Unprecedented advances have been made in the field of cardiovascular pathology, requiring healthcare professionals to stay informed of the latest techniques, concepts, research and treatment options in order to effectively care for their patients. Edited by Dr. Bruce McManus and Dr. Eugene Braunwald, the Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology provides the reader with a comprehensive, visually-striking presentation of all aspects of cardiovascular pathology. Over 700 superb illustrations, published alongside brief, explanatory text, fully explain difficult concepts and procedures in a clear and definitive fashion. The Atlas of Cardiovascular Pathology contains the latest information to provide a fundamental understanding of topics such as coronary anomalies, myocarditis, pathology of arrhythmias, and diseases of the aorta. A variety of images including graphs, waveforms, gross and microscopic pathologic changes, plus the results of clinical trials and algorithms, have been carefully selected and professionally prepared to provide you with an unsurpassable.

Review Quotes

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This is the second edition of a comprehensive atlas of all areas of cardiovascular pathology, written by 38 contributors. ... The book contains numerous tables, diagrams, line drawings, and color illustrations. ... The book also successfully addresses new therapies such as advances in coronary stents. ... serve as a significant source of images for teaching medical students and junior level residents in both autopsies and didactic lectures. ... It deserves to be consulted and read by cardiologists in training as well." (Kyle D. Perry, Doody's Review Service, October, 2008)