Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases

The Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is an accurate and reliable source of in-
depth information on the diseases that kill more than 12 million individuals
worldwide each year. In fact, cardiovascular diseases are more prevalent than
the combined incidence of all forms of cancer, diabetes, asthma and leukemia.
In one volume, this Encylopedia thoroughly covers these ailments and also
includes in-depth analysis of less common and rare heart conditions to round
out the volume's scope. Researchers, clinicians, and students alike will all
find this resource an invaluable tool for quick reference before approaching
the primary literature.

* Coverage of more than 200 topics, including: applied pharmacology of current
and experimental cardiac drugs, gene therapy, MRI, electron-beam CT, PET scan
put in perspective, cardiac tests costs and justification, and new frontiers in
cardiovascular research
* More than 150 helpful figures and illustrations!
* Dr. Khan is a well-published and respected expert in heart and heart diseases