Ch. 1. History of Cardiology -- Early concepts of the circulation -- Discovery of the circulation -- Development of quantitative methods in cardiology -- The cardiac examination and invention of the stethoscope -- Research in cardiac physiology -- Development of electrophysiology -- Early experimental work -- Invention of the electrocardiogram -- Clinical applications of the EKG -- The artificial pacemaker -- Myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death -- Modern cardiac diagnostic methods -- Interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery -- Other important discoveries -- Summary -- Ch. 2. Structure and Function of the Heart and Circulatory System -- Functions of the circulatory system -- Architecture of the heart -- The atria -- The ventricles -- The heart valves -- The coronary arteries -- The great vessels and the peripheral circulation -- The conduction system of the heart -- The pericardium -- The circulation of blood -- Summary -- Ch. 3. Disorders of Coronary Circulation -- Origins of CAD -- Symptoms of CAD -- Diagnosis of CAD -- Treatment for CAD -- Medical treatment -- Percutaneous coronary intervention -- Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery -- Lifestyle changes -- Coronary artery spasm -- Follow-up treatment -- Summary -- Ch. 4. Diseases of the Heart Valves -- The structure and function of valves -- Disorders of the valves -- Causes of valve disease -- Aortic valve disease -- Pulmonary valve disease -- Mitrial valve prolapse -- Marfan syndrome -- Ebstein's anomaly -- Rheumatic heart disease -- Infective endocarditis -- Connective tissue disease -- Diet and medications -- Radiation therapy -- Symptoms and diagnosis -- Treatment -- Summary --
Ch. 5. Disorders of the Heart Muscle and Congestive Heart failure -- Systolic dysfunction -- Causes -- Symptoms -- Diagnosis -- Diastolic dysfunction -- Causes -- Symptoms -- Diagnosis -- Treatment of congestive heart failure -- Treatment strategy -- Medical treatment for CHF -- Invasive procedures for CHF -- Surgical treatment for CHF -- End-of-life care -- Ch. 6. Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm -- Atrial arrhythmias -- Atrial premature beats -- Atrial tachycardia (supraventricular tachycardia) -- Atrial fibrillation -- Nodal (junctional) rhythm -- Heart block -- Ventricular arrhythmias -- Ventricular premature beats -- Ventricular tachycardia -- Accelerated idioventricular rhythm -- Ventricular fibrillation -- Summary -- Ch. 7. Congenital Heart Disease -- Congential heart defects presenting in early life -- Heart defects emerging later in life -- Disorders causing functional abnormalities -- Causes of congenital heart disease -- Genetic causes -- Infections and other diseases -- Drugs and chemicals -- Radiation -- Types of congenital heart disease -- Patent foramen ovale -- Atrial septal defect -- Ventricular septal defect -- Atrioventricular canal defect -- Patent ductus arteriosus -- Tetralogy of fallot -- Bicuspid aortic valve -- Coarctation of the aorta -- Hypoplastic heart syndromes -- Transposition of the great arteries -- Signs and symptoms -- Diagnosis and treatment -- Clinical examination -- Diagnostic testing -- Genetic testing -- Ethical and moral issues -- Summary -- Ch. 8. Tests for Heart Disease -- Tests that examine electrical functions of the heart -- Electrocardiography -- Holter monitoring -- Telemetry of the EKG -- Electrophysiological testing -- Tests that examine anatomical and mechanical functions of the heart -- Exercise stress testing -- Stress tests with imaging -- Complications -- Echocardiography -- Cardiac catheterization -- Radiological studies of the heart -- Summary --
Ch. 9. External and Implantable Cardiac Devices
Pacemakers and what they do
External temporary pacing of the heart
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
Artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices
Ch. 10. Surgical Treatment for Heart Disease
Cardiac surgery for selected conditions
Postoperative recovery period
Complications of cardiac surgery
Non0life-threatening complications
Major and life-threatening complications
Ch. 1. Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Early history of resuscitation
Evolution of defibrillation in the 20th Century
Electrophysiology of cardiac arrest
Causes of sudden cardiac death
Genetic electrical abnormalities
Implantable defibrillators
Wearable external defibrillators
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Neurological damage from cardiac arrest
Ch. 12. Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and Preventive Strategies
Concept of risk factors for coronary heart disease
Major risk factors for coronary heart disease
Contributory risk factors for coronary heart disease
Primary prevention of heart disease
Secondary prevention of heart disease
Cardiovascular disease in women
Summary of studies related to this chapter
Ch. 13. Future Trends in Heart Disease
Stem cells and heart repair
Prediction of myocardial infarction