An extremely well written, compact manual, it covers all aspects of heart failure in five sections. An introduction that deals with definition, classification, risk factors, prevalence and prognosis is followed by sections on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, assessment and management of heart failure. Throughout the book, excellent tables and diagrams complement the text.
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