Heart disease /Adrian Chenzbraun.
Chenzbraun, Adrian.
Heart disease /Adrian Chenzbraun. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2010. - 1 online resource (xiii, 148 pages) : illustrations. - The facts series .
Includes bibliographies and index.
The facts about heart disease. How does the cardiovascular system work? ; What are the symptoms of heart disease? ; Cardiac tests ; Risk factors that increase the possibility of heart disease ; Atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries) -- Types of heart disease and other problems. Coronary artery disease (ischaemic heart disease) ; Rhythm disturbances (Arrhythmia) ; Congestive heart failure ; Congenital heart diseases ; Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmogenic syndromes ; Pericarditis and myocarditis ; Valvular heart disease ; Sudden cardiac death -- Treatment. Cardiovascular drugs ; Pacemakers and related devices -- Appendices. When to treat hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia ; Some practical advice for the cardiac patient ; Other sources of information and support.
9780191001802
Heart--Diseases--Popular works.
Electronic Books.
RC672 / .H437 2010
Heart disease /Adrian Chenzbraun. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2010. - 1 online resource (xiii, 148 pages) : illustrations. - The facts series .
Includes bibliographies and index.
The facts about heart disease. How does the cardiovascular system work? ; What are the symptoms of heart disease? ; Cardiac tests ; Risk factors that increase the possibility of heart disease ; Atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries) -- Types of heart disease and other problems. Coronary artery disease (ischaemic heart disease) ; Rhythm disturbances (Arrhythmia) ; Congestive heart failure ; Congenital heart diseases ; Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmogenic syndromes ; Pericarditis and myocarditis ; Valvular heart disease ; Sudden cardiac death -- Treatment. Cardiovascular drugs ; Pacemakers and related devices -- Appendices. When to treat hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia ; Some practical advice for the cardiac patient ; Other sources of information and support.
9780191001802
Heart--Diseases--Popular works.
Electronic Books.
RC672 / .H437 2010