Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty is specifically designed to prepare medical students for their initial encounters with patients suffering from heart disease. Authored by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students under the experienced editorial guidance of Dr. Leonard S. Lilly, this award-winning text bridges basic cardiac physiology with clinical care. The Sixth Edition features a new full-color design and illustrations, end-of-chapter summaries, updated content including recent technological advances, and access to an interactive book.

The new full-color presentation makes the text more visually appealing, while up-to-date medical imaging and color clinical photographs provide real-world examples of cardiovascular diseases and related conditions. Updated Chapter Summaries reflect consistency in length and format, making study easier, and updated Additional Reading references keep readers abreast of the latest literature in the field.

Winner of two awards of excellence from the American Medical Writers Association and recommended by medical schools worldwide, this text offers a solid foundation of knowledge regarding diseases of the heart and circulation. With 480 pages of comprehensive content, it is an essential resource for students and faculty alike.

Publisher: LWW

Publication Date: September 18, 2015

Dimensions: 7 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches

ISBN-10: 781763215

ISBN-13: 978-1451192759

Print Length: 480 pages