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Chenzbraun, Adrian.

Heart disease / Adrian Chenzbraun. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. - xiii, 148 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. - The facts .

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.

ISBN: 9780199582815 (pbk.) 0199582815 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2011280034

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB066860 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015565944 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Heart--Diseases--Popular works.

LC Class. No.: RC672 / CHE 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 616.12