TY - BOOK AU - Chenzbraun,Adrian TI - Heart disease T2 - The facts SN - 9780199582815 (pbk.) AV - RC672.C44 2010 U1 - 616.12 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Oxford, New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Heart KW - Diseases KW - Popular works N1 - Includes Index; The facts about heart disease. How does the cardiovascular system work? ; What are the symptoms of heart disease? ; Cardiac tests ; Risk factors that increase the possibility of heart disease ; Atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries) -- Types of heart disease and other problems. Coronary artery disease (ischaemic heart disease) ; Rhythm disturbances (Arrhythmia) ; Congestive heart failure ; Congenital heart diseases ; Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmogenic syndromes ; Pericarditis and myocarditis ; Valvular heart disease ; Sudden cardiac death -- Treatment. Cardiovascular drugs ; Pacemakers and related devices -- Appendices. When to treat hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia ; Some practical advice for the cardiac patient ; Other sources of information and support ER -