Clinical Cardiology: Current Practice Guidelines

Cardiology brings together fast-moving evidence, complex disease presentations, and recommendations from major professional societies. Clinical Cardiology: Current Practice Guidelines is organized to make that material easier to consult, connecting the clinical picture of cardiac conditions with investigation and management. This updated edition reflects the evidence and guidelines available in 2016—a useful point-in-time reference, but not a substitute for current clinical guidance.

A practical framework for cardiac conditions

Across 87 chapters, the book addresses a wide range of cardiovascular topics, from adult congenital heart disease and valve disorders to coronary artery disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and arrhythmias. Later sections cover subjects including diseases of the aorta, venous thromboembolism, pulmonary hypertension, infective endocarditis, cardiovascular disease in pregnancy, and cardiovascular drugs.

From disease definition to management

Chapters are structured to bring together key aspects of each condition: classification, epidemiology, causes and mechanisms, clinical presentation, investigations, and treatment. That progression helps readers move from understanding a disease to considering how it is assessed and managed.

Guidelines set out for comparison

A distinctive feature is the concise presentation of recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology. The edition includes more than 600 tables that summarize guidance and research, helping readers compare recommendations across a broad range of clinical topics without losing sight of the evidence behind them.

For clinical and academic reference

Written for cardiovascular specialists and other readers with professional or advanced academic interests in cardiology, the book also includes selected references to major studies and reviews for further reading. Its 2016 publication date matters: use it for context and reference, and consult current guidelines and clinical sources for present-day decisions.