Primary Care Provider's Guide to Cardiology

Provides a concise reference of cardiovascular disease in a reader-friendly format, for primary care providers. Takes a practical approach to areas such as care of patients with chronic stable and unstable angina, treatment guidelines for patients with hypercholesterolemia, prevention of infective endocarditis, management of the pregnant patient with cardiovascular disease, and evaluation of valvular heart disease. Tables and flow charts summarize diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patient management. The editors teach medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. 5.25x8.5