Valentin Fuster

The landmark text that belongs in the hands of every cardiologist-fully updated and reorganized to make it more patient-centric than everA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!World-famous for its authority and clinical relevance, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart is cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet the ever-changing needs of cardiologists, fellows, and interns, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics.This fifteenth edition presents a greater focus on the practicalities of patient care. Additionally, the content is ordered in a more methodical pattern, from mechanism to management. Reflecting the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart provides invaluable concise summaries of major new trials and guidelines.Authoritative Coverage and Unmatched Utility:Central IllustrationsNew section on cardiovascular critical careNew chapter "Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19"Chapter summariesACC/AHA/ESC guidelines in all chapters1,200+ photos and illustrationsSections Include:Risk Factors for Cardiovascular DiseaseAtherosclerosis and Coronary Heart DiseaseDiseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral VesselsValvular Heart DiseaseRhythm and Conduction AbnormalitiesHeart FailureDiseases of the PericardiumCardiopulmonary DiseaseCritical Cardiovascular CareAdult Congenital Heart DiseaseSpecial Populations and Topics in Cardiovascular Disease A Doody's Core Title for 2022!

Although some people age faster than others, we cannot turn back time and curb our chronological age. As a research scientist, doctor, and physician-in-chief at Mount Sinai Hospital with four decades of experience, I know that what we can do is change our biological age

Cardiology’s cornerstone text and your first place to turn for the latest developments that promise better patient care Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest research and advances into real-world clinical application, Hurst’s The Heart is the field’s landmark text and cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet your ever-changing clinical information needs, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics. Within its pages, you will find succinct, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials and guidelines, along with tips for optimizing outcomes and health quality. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, while still maintaining a strong focus on quality patient care. Authoritative coverage and unmatched utility: • NEW CHAPTERS include Arrythmogenic Cardiomyopathy; Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation; Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease; Left Ventricular Noncompaction; Evaluation and Management of Acute Heart Failure; Carotid Artery Stenting; and Race, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular Disease • NEW SECTIONS include Metabolic Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease and Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease • NEW FEATURES include Practice Points and Common Clinical Questions • More than 1,500 full-color illustrations and 500 tables (many new to this edition) • The wisdom, experience, and authority of approximately 300 expert contributors If you’ve been searching for a current, comprehensive, and authoritative overview of all major cardiology topics, Hurt’s the Heart, Fourteenth Edition belongs on your desk.

This issue of Medical Clinics of North America provides the latest essential updates on coronary risk factors. The following key questions are answered. Are new biomarkers informative? LDL: the lower the better? How important is HDL? How much credit does triglyceride deserve? How important is family history of coronary disease? How important is age in determining coronary risk factors? Endothelial progenitor cells, menopause, and coronary risk factors? What is the role of imaging in prevention of coronary artery disease? Is genomics ready for primetime? Pediatric statinization? Individualized statinization? Polypill for some, polypill for all?

The director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, Valent n Fuster calls his book The Heart Manual, "My Scientific Advice for Eating Better, Feeling Better, and Living a Stress-Free Life Now." In this essential, gimmick-free guide, the renowned cardiologist whose clients have ranged from Bill Clinton to Ted Kennedy, from Henry Kissinger to the Bush family, offers easy to read and follow advice to help you achieve TOTAL health, both physical and mental. The Heart Manual belongs in every home health library--right next to You: The Owner's Manual by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz.