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The sixth edition of this massive reference is cited in Brandon/Hill as both "suggested for initial purchase" and as suitable for a "minimal core list of books for the small medical library"; this double distinction is bestowed on no other cardiology book. The publisher has made this work available in various formats: single volume, two-volume, and single or two-volume e-editions. The present volume is the single-volume e-edition, which includes a CD-ROM and web access. Only the strong-of-arm should hoist this book, which contains more than a couple thousand pages, radically revamped in appearance and content (36 of the 87 chapters are new) to reflect the steep climb in new knowledge since the 2001 sixth edition (published as Heart Disease). One interesting enhancement is that the editors, having recognized the issues of professionalism and ethics, have included an index listing of potential conflict of interest associations for all contributors. Four editors have undertaken the revision: Zipes (Indiana U. School of Medicine), Libby (Harvard Medical School), Bonow (Northwestern U. Feinberg School of Medicine), and Braunwald (Harvard Medical School).Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
With 35 new chapters as well as comprehensive updates throughout, the New Edition of the cardiology masterwork represents the most complete revision to date. Hundreds of world authorities synthesize all of the developments that are revolutionizing practice-from the newest findings in molecular biology and genetics to the latest imaging modalities, interventional procedures, and medications. Plus, it now features an exciting full-color layout with many new illustrations, a brand-new section on preventive cardiology, 20 new contributors, and a wealth of e-dition options to meet any reference need.


Book Info
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Brandon/Hill Medical List minimal-core and first-purchase selection (#59). Major, comprehensive clinical text and reference for students, residents, and clinicians. Contains 30 new chapters with the remaining 42 extensively revised and updated. Two-tone format with illustrations. Single volume also available. DNLM: Heart--Diseases.


About the Author
Douglas P. Zipes, MD, MACC, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology, and Toxicology; Director, Division of Cardiology and the Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Peter Libby, MD, Mallinckrodt Professor, Harvard Medical School and Chief, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Robert O. Bonow, MD, Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg Shool of Medicine; Chief, Division of Cardiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL; and Eugene Braunwald, MD, MD (hon), ScD (hon), FRCP, Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chairman, TIMI Study Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

ANNOTATION

All versions of Braunwald's Heart Disease, 7th Edition:

Braunwald's Heart Disease, Single Volume
Braunwald's Heart Disease, 2-Volume Set
Braunwald's Heart Disease e-dition, Single Volume
Braunwald's Heart Disease e-dition, 2-Volume Set
Braunwald's Heart Disease Online, Webstart CD-ROM with Pin Code

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