Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: An Introduction to Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th Edition

Enthusiastically acclaimed by medical students and faculty worldwide, this text is specifically designed to prepare students for their first encounters with patients with cardiovascular disease. Thoroughly revised by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and a team of select cardiology fellows and internal medicine residents, this seventh edition equips students with a clear, complete, and clinically relevant understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology, setting a strong foundation for patient diagnosis and management.

New seventh edition highlights:

• Review questions and answers in each chapter prepare students for course and board exams.
• New contributors include cardiology fellows and internal medicine residents, who worked closely with faculty to extend coverage of clinically pertinent issues for medical students.
• Updated content reflects the latest understanding of mechanisms of cardiac disease and technological advances.