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This 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.
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Essentially 300 international authorities present the New Edition of the standard reference for cardiovascular drug therapy. Those available cardiovascular drugs and those on the horizon are discussed - making Cardiovascular Drug Therapy, 2/e the resource cardiologists will turn to first to find out what's available and most effective.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.
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