Publisher's Synopsis
Here's a comprehensive presentation of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, covering both individual drugs and therapeutic strategies. Expert authors provide an overview of available cardiovascular agents and those on the horizon. Covers combination therapy, drug interactions, and the use of cardiovascular agents in special populations including pregnant, elderly, and physically active patients. Also covers impairment of pump function, disturbance of cardiac rhythm, disorders of arterial pressure, impairment of myocardial blood supply and more.