Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine

The Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine is an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students, offering over 200 comprehensive articles that delve into every facet of cardiovascular research and medicine. This extensive compilation features fully annotated figures, a wealth of vibrant color illustrations, and direct links to supplementary datasets and references, providing a robust framework for understanding this complex field.

With contributions from top-tier experts, the encyclopedia emerges as the most reputable and easily navigable resource available. It caters to a diverse audience, including students, researchers, clinicians, and teaching faculty, all engaged in the realms of biomedical and medical sciences. The panel of authors is meticulously selected from an international board of leading scholars, ensuring that the information is not only trustworthy but also contemporary and reflective of global scientific expertise.

User-Friendly Features

The book’s thematic organization and detailed breakdown of topics foster an intuitive and user-friendly reading experience. Each chapter is designed to be easily searchable, allowing readers to efficiently locate the information they seek. Cross-references to related articles and a plethora of resources for further reading provide a roadmap for a deeper understanding of the intricate subjects discussed within its pages.

Readers can anticipate an unparalleled one-stop resource that thoroughly explores all major aspects of cardiovascular research and medicine, facilitating both foundational knowledge and advanced exploration of this critical field.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine and research, ensuring a well-rounded exploration of the subject.
• A broad interdisciplinary overview connecting concepts in cardiovascular research and medicine with applications in biomedical research.
• Foundational content on essential topics, including genetics, cancer, immunology, cell biology, and molecular biology.
• A multi-media enriched text adorned with high-quality images, graphs, and tables, enhancing the learning experience.

Readership

This encyclopedia is aimed at a diverse readership that includes:

• Upper undergraduate and graduate students.
• Established academics and clinicians actively engaged in research and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
• Students and professionals involved in biomedical research or pursuing clinical training.
• Researchers, clinicians, and teaching faculty across the biomedical and medical sciences.

Table of Contents

• Basic cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology
• Basic vascular biology
• Molecular biology and genetics/genomics in cardiovascular medicine
• Cardiovascular epidemiology and preventive cardiology
• Evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and clinical research methods
• Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
• Heart failure and cardiomyopathies
• Cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmias, and sudden death
• Diseases of pericardium, great vessels, pulmonary circulation, and miscellaneous cardiovascular disorders
• Heart disease in special populations and cardiac involvement in systemic diseases