Rediscovering the legacy and vision of Dr. Friedberg, this new edition of Friedberg’s famed textbook is a one-stop clinical reference focused on diagnostic and management strategies and algorithms. It is written in its entirety by the section editors—the most prominent people in their fields—and not by a multitude of authors. The section editors approach every topic as an encounter with a patient and a clinical problem.

This new format presents concise descriptions of the molecular basis, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of various cardiovascular disorders, in doses that busy clinicians require. It provides a succinct summary of histopathological characteristics and their clinical correlation. Epidemiological trends and global disease burdens are presented as a basis to understand diagnosis and management. The management algorithms include optimum and immediately relevant details of preventive, pharmacological, nonsurgical, and surgical interventions.

Although designed primarily for clinical cardiologists, the comprehensive and authoritative yet readily accessible information intentionally caters to a wider spectrum of clinicians, including medical trainees and practicing physicians.

Sections:

1. Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Hemodynamics, and Interventions
Morton J. Kern, James Goldstein

2. Valvular Heart Disease Including Endocarditis
Blasé Carabello, Partho Sengupta

3. Heart Failure and Diseases of Myopericardium
Gary Francis, Ragaven Baliga

4. Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias
S. C. Krishnan, Hein J. J. Wellens

5. Congenital Disease in Adults
Joseph Perloff, R. Krishna Kumar

6. Hypertension, Aortic Disorders, and Peripheral Vascular Disease
R. S. Vasan, Clive Rosendorff, Sotirios Tsimikas


Consultants:

Pathology
Renu Virmani

Surgery
Stephen Westaby

Epidemiology
Leslee Shaw

Genetics and Molecular Cardiology
Eloisa Arbustini

Guidelines
Kim A. Eagle

Imaging
Thomas Marwick

Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology Chief, Memorial Heart & Vascular Institute Director, and Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technology Medical Director, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

Y. Chandrashekhar, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota; Director of CV Imaging, VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Anthony DeMaria, MD, Judith and Jack White Chair in Cardiology, Professor of Medicine, and Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center Director, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine