This is the second book in a two-volume set. Along with a strong focus on patient care the new Hurst's THE HEART includes a new look and organization. Each chapter has been systematically overhauled with an emphasis on streamlining the content for a focused presentation of the LATEST THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES and the EVIDENCE-BASED DATA that support them. CLINICAL GUIDELINES are included to equip you with the critical information for optimal patient care in an increasingly time-pressured, cost/benefit environment. WHAT'S NEW in the Tenth Edition <BR>* Expanded coverage of molecular biology of blood vessels and myocardium <BR>* More information on testing modalities--especially those related to nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging, MRI and PET <BR>* New emphasis on managing heart failure, including interventional techniques and new drug therapy strategies <BR>* Additional chapters on the biology of coronary heart disease <BR>* Expanded sections related to prevention, diagnosis and treatment <BR>* More emphasis on integrating the science of cardiac care with treatment <BR>* Easy-to-reference, evidence-based practice guidelines where appropriate <BR>* New insight on the human genome project and its implications <BR>* Techniques for clinical evaluation of the patient <BR>* Late-breaking reports on clinical trials <BR>* Heart disease in diabetics <BR>* New sections on nonsurgical interventions in cardial and peripheral vascular disease