Contents

Part I: General concepts and critical appraisal 1
Part II: Prevention of cardiovascular diseases 89
Part IIIa: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Stable coronary artery disease 327
Part IIIb: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Acute ischemic syndromes and 395
Part IIIc: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Atrial fibrillation and 517
Part IIId: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Ventricular arrhythmias, 575
Part IIIe: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Left ventricular dysfunction 641
Part IIIf: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Pericardial disease 733
Part IIIh: Specific cardiovascular disorders: Other conditions 837
Part IV: Clinical applications 887