Cardiovascular Disease in Women provides an update on research findings that will influence clinical practice.

Features:

• Provides a comprehensive synthesis of our current knowledge in the area
• Addresses the special considerations that apply in women patients, such as fertility and hormone replacement therapy

Contents

1. Pathophysiology of Aging
2. Hypertension. Ischemic Heart Disease
3. Cardiomyopathy
4. Valvular Heart Disease
5. Cardiac Arrythmias
6. Diagnosis and Treatment of Lipid Abnormalities
7. Diabetes Mellitus
8. Preoperative Evaluation
9. Oral Contraceptives
10. Hormone Replacement Therapy
11. Exercise
12. Nutrition

Index

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