Valvular Heart Disease (Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease)

A comprehensive but concise reference that provides an exclusive in-depth discussion of valvular heart disease. Written by a world-renowned echocardiographic specialist, the book integrates clinical aspects, diagnostic approaches and surgical management with clear illustrations and diagrams. Contains tables that summarize important clinical studies. Topics include echocardiographic evaluation of valvular heart disease, cardiac catheterization and angiography, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, prosthetic valves, and much more!