Cardiovascular drug therapy

• Other Authors: Messerli, Franz H. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Saunders 1996
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: Cardiovascular Diseases > drug therapy
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: Cardiovascular drug therapy. 1990
• Physical Description: 1705 pages illustrations 33 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780721648149; 0721648142

his 2nd edition is the most up-to-date and complete catalog of cardiac drugs, and covers both individual drugs and therapeutic strategies. It is carefully revised to include every new drug in cardiac practice both in the United States and overseas. This reference contains information on drug interactions, combination therapy, and the use of cardiovascular agents in special populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and physically active patients. Divides coverage into two distinct parts...Therapeutic Strategies in Patients and Disease and Cardiovascular Drugs, so practitioners can not only explore proven-successful drug treatments, but also familiarize themselves with the individual drug classes. The second edition has been completely revised and updated. There are 182 chapters, of which 55 are new. Captures the latest information on lipid-lowering agents in a brand-new section that reflects the growing importance of these drugs. Expands the section on antithrombotic therapy to include several low molecular heparin derivatives. Discusses new drug classes, including angiotensin receptor inhibitors, sinus note inhibtors, and cellular anti-ischaemic agents. Features an expert Editorial Board that rigorously reviews coverage to ensure state-of-the-art guidance.