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Statins are the so-called "wonder drugs" widely prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels that claim to offer unparalleled protection against heart disease. Many experts claim that they are completely safe and that they are also capable of preventing a whole series of other conditions. This groundbreaking study exposes the truth behind the hype surrounding statins and reveals a number of crucial facts, including that high cholesterol levels do not cause heart disease; that high-fat diets—saturated or otherwise—do not affect blood cholesterol levels; and that for most men and all women the benefits offered by statins are negligible at best. Other data is also provided that shows that statins have many more side affects than is often acknowledged. This hard-hitting survey also points a finger at the powerful pharmaceutical industry and an unquestioning medical profession as perpetrators of the largely facetious concepts of “good” and “bad” cholesterol that are designed to convince millions of people to spend billions on statins. With clarity and wit, this appeal to common sense and scientific fact debunks common assumptions on what constitutes a healthy lifestyle and diet, as well as the idea that there is a miracle cure for heart disease.

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: John Blake; Updated edition edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844546101
• ISBN-13: 978-1844546107
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches

The Great Cholesterol Con: The Truth About What Really Causes Heart Disease and How to Avoid It [Paperback]

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This new edition incorporates several changes and additions; in particular, there have been rapid advances made in the understanding of the active nature and roles of the endothelium, and this has resulted in the addition of a new chapter on endothelial cell biology. Many other areas have been updated, eg response of heart cells to ischaemia; role of integrins; myogenic mechanisms and the mechanisms underlying many other vascular contractile responses. New figures have been added and references updated. Finally, in reaction to the recent GMC induced changes in medical education, a problem-based element has been incorporated in the book.

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 3 edition (September 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340763760
• ISBN-13: 978-0340763766
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches

Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology, 3Ed [Paperback]

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Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers (AHA Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care)

• Spiral-bound: 212 pages
• Publisher: American Heart Association; 1 Spi edition (December 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1616690003
• ISBN-13: 978-1616690007
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches

Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers (AHA Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care) [Spiral-Bound]

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Revised and updated for its Fifth Edition, Pathophysiolgy of Heart Disease is a comprehensive, clear, concise, and easy-to-understand introduction to cardiovascular diseases. This best-selling text is written by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students during their initial encounters with patients with heart disease. This edition has improved consistency of coverage and level of detail and enhanced illustrations. A companion website on thePoint will include the fully searchable text and audio heart sounds, plus an image bank for faculty. Features :NEW! conversion of approximately 20 1-color line drawings to 2-color to make more use of 2- color; NEW! redrawing of approximately 15 existing 2-color line drawings to improve quality and presentation and consistency throughout the book; NEW! improved consistency of coverage and level of detail from chapter to chapter as well as in chapter summaries; NEW! updates coverage; Chapter outlines, end-of-chapter summaries, suggested reading lists; chapters grouped by major cardiovascular disorders; clinical boxes; consistent chapter organization: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Diagnostic Approach, Treatment & numerous diagrams, images, and tables.

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fifth, North American Edition edition (November 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605477230
• ISBN-13: 978-1605477237
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches

Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HEART DISEASE (LILLY)) [Paperback]

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Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease). Chronic heart failure (CHF) has emerged as a major world-wide epidemic. This new and important book gathers the latest research in cardiovascular disease with a focus on such topics as: drug-induced valvular heart disease; cardiac pacing and cognition; oral bacteria in the hearts of patients with valvular disease; bicuspid aortic valve in athletes; chronic persistent infections as a risk factor for ischemic heart disease; rheumatic valvulopathy; shared susceptibility genes of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease; and, others.

• Hardcover: 303 pages
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc; 1 edition (July 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1616686103
• ISBN-13: 978-1616686109
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches

Horizons in World Cardiovascular Research

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This is the first book to focus purely on interpreting biopsy pathology specimens from heart and heart/lung transplant patients.

Each chapter contains a brief introduction covering the clinical conditions seen in these patients, followed by a large body of colour photographs explained by detailed captions to give a comprehensive overview of the subject. Highly illustrated in full colour, the photographs are taken from two of the best collections of transplant pathology images in the world: Stanford and Papworth.

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (December 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340691425
• ISBN-13: 978-0340691427
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

Atlas of Biopsy Pathology for Heart and Lung Transplantation [Hardcover]

Since the endothelium plays such an important role in the pathophysiology of the circulatory system, the readers attention is directed here towards the possible involvement of these polypeptides in the aetiology of ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular accidents, hypertension, atherosclerosis and renal failure.

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Springer; Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995 edition (July 31, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3642798055
• ISBN-13: 978-3642798054
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches

The Endothelium in Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Pharmacotherapy [Paperback]

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Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease will provide a state of the art summary of the many changes occurring in this rapidly evolving field over the last decade. The unique value of this book is that all chapters are written by leaders in the field of congenital cardiac anesthesia, who perform large numbers of cases clinically, and contribute important knowledge to the research literature, both clinical and basic science. A wide range of contributors from all of the major congenital heart surgery programs in North America give a broad range of perspectives not seen in previous texts in this field. This text will be the leading book in this subspeciality - the most comprehensive, detailed and specific, from the perspective of multiple institutions. Emphasis on new and emerging developments in anesthetic drugs and techniques occurs in each chapter. New chapters on subjects that have never before been addressed in a textbook of pediatric cardiac anesthesia include cardiac catheterization laboratory anesthesia, computers and technology, neurologic monitoring, bleeding and coagulation, approach to the teenager and adult, approach to the premature newborn, the inflammatory response, regional anesthesia and pain management, airway and ventilatory management, dysrhythmia management, non-cardiac surgery and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; and research, teaching and administration.
 

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405120606
• ISBN-13: 978-1405120609
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.3 inches

Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease [Hardcover]

Product Description: Principles of Cardiovascular MR-a title in the Principles of Cardiovascular Imaging series-has everything you need to successfully obtain and interpret cardiovascular MR images. Dr. Hutchison explains the dos and don'ts of cardiovascular MR and MRA and how best to image each category of cardiovascular diseases so that you get the best results and avoid artifacts.

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; Har/Psc edition (October 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1437704069
• ISBN-13: 978-1437704068

Principles of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Expert Consult - Online and Print [Hardcover]

Product Description: Doppler ultrasound is now a widely used and important first-line investigative tool that provides a non-invasive way of assessing problems with blood flow. This book provides the necessary understanding of the physical principles of blood flow in the body to produce clear and diagnostically secure scans. Blood flow is a dynamic process that is affected by many factors and this book looks in detail at how these factors affect any particular Doppler waveform. Emphasis is given to the practical application of the principles used in obtaining and interpreting Doppler scans in clinical practice and much use is made of clear, explanatory line diagrams and real Doppler images to aid understanding throughout.

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521734738
• ISBN-13: 978-0521734738
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces

Cardiovascular Haemodynamics and Doppler Waveforms Explained [Paperback]