The gold-standard in cardiology - updated to reflect the latest clinical perspectives

Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest research into clinical application, Hurst""s the Heart is the field""s landmark book and cardiology""s longest continuously published reference text. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical and clinical advances. Presented in full color, it continues to deliver concise, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials and guidelines along with practical tips for optimizing outcomes and patient quality.

This edition is enhanced by new features such as Practice Points, Key/Common Clinical Questions, and an increased number of algorithms.
- Stellar editorial team composed of top experts from across the United States
- Outstanding coverage of both basic and clinical science
- Includes online resources such as review modules, questions, and image bank
- Spans the entire scope of cardiology
- Completely updated with the most current AHA/ACC guidelines

CONTENTS:
Part 1. Cardiovascular Disease: Past, Present, and Future
Part 2. Foundations of Cardiovascular Medicine
Part 3. Evaluation of the Patient
Part 4. Heart Failure
Part 5. Cardiomyopathy and Specific Heart Muscle Diseases
Part 6. Rhythm and Conduction Disorders
Part 7. Syncope, Sudden Death, and Cardiopulmonary Resusitation
Part 8. Coronary Heart Disease
Part 9. Systemic Arterial Hypertension
Part 10. Cardiopulmonary Disease
Part 11. Valvular Heart Disease
Part 12. Congenital Heart Disease
Part 13. Pericardial Diseases and Endocarditis
Part 14. Anesthesia, Surgery, and the Heart
Part 15. Miscellaneous Conditions and Cardiovascular Disease
Part 16. Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels
Part 17. Social Issues and Cardiovascular Disease