ABSTRACT

Using an evidence-based approach, the authors present a detailed overview of the syndrome of heart failure. They examine the causes, pathophysiology, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) with emphasis on recently-published studies. Chapters focus on antiarrhythmic and antithrombotic therapy, beta blocker

chapter |2 pages

Contents

chapter |1 pages

Preface

chapter 1|13 pages

Epidemiology

chapter 2|12 pages

Clinical features

chapter 3|8 pages

Pathogenesis

chapter 4|26 pages

Investigations

chapter 6|11 pages

Beta-blockers and inotropes

chapter 10|7 pages

Heart failure in primary care

chapter 11|7 pages

The future of heart failure management