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      • Cardiovascular medicine
        August 2012

        Fast Facts: Heart Failure

        by Dariusz Korczyk, Thomas H Marwick, Gerry Kaye

        Heart failure is a serious public health problem that has an enormous effect on individuals and families, as well as healthcare budgets around the world. Written with the non-specialist in mind, Fast Facts: Heart Failure provides:- a concise discussion of the pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to heart failure- a detailed review of the causes and comorbidities of heart failure- simple advice on diagnosis and investigation- clear management principles, including healthy lifestyle choices for patients- evidence-based guidance on first- and second-line drug therapies and medical management that targets the underlying cause- a comprehensive overview of non-pharmacological treatment options, including devices and transplantation- important information on palliative care in end-stage heart failure. Contents: Definitions and epidemiology Pathophysiology and clinical stages Causes; Comorbidities Diagnosis General management and lifestyle considerations Pharmacological treatment Non-pharmacological treatment Prognosis Clinical trials and developments Useful resources

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