Drug and Device Selection in Heart Failure

Description

Heart failure (HF), also known as chronic heart failure (CHF), is when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs. Treatment depends on the severity and cause of the disease. In people with chronic stable mild heart failure, treatment commonly consists of lifestyle modifications such as stopping smoking, physical exercise, and dietary changes, as well as medications. This book provides a view of the most recent advances in drugs and devices used for the treatment of heart failure, helping clinicians select the best evidence-based therapy for patients. Every chapter of the book explains the most up to date understanding of the heart failure and detailed discussion on different therapeutic techniques. This book is a contribution of experienced cardiologists from different countries. This useful guide features numerous ECG charts, illustrative diagrams and tables. It is a comprehensive update of pathophysiology of heart failure. This book grasps and keeps vital information, succinct text, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach.