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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Their excellent record of efficacy and safety has lednonselective beta-blockers to become one of the commonly prescribedclass of drugs for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectorisand for the prevention of myocardial infarction. Hitherto, differentclasses of beta-blockers have been considered to be equally effectivein the treatment of such conditions, but Beta-Blockers inHypertension and Angina Pectoris provides evidence that thisis not the case. Recent data from the literature, coupled withdouble-blind controlled studies by the author, lead to the conclusionthat beta-1-selective beta-blockers are more effective thannonselective compounds in the treatment of both conditions.Beta-1-selective beta-blockers with additional beta-2-mediatedvasodilatory properties may be even more effective in the treatment ofpatients with unstable angina pectoris. Audience: All physicians involved with the treatment of patientswith cardiovascular conditions. Of particular interest to generalpractitioners. ... Read more

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Chest pain can be terrifying.Many people hope that if they ignore it, it will go away.But angine must be taken seriously and this book will show you what to do about it and whether it means you are at risk for a heart attack.The book is also packed with useful advice about diet, exercise, and lifestyle, to help anyone with angina live life to the full. ... Read more

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Good but not complete, and a bit tedious in places
This is a good "first read" for someone who has been diagnosedwith angina.

The author covers the different types and causes of anginaand their effects, going into a bit too much detail about who did whatstudy with how many people, rather than summarizing their findings.Hedoes do a decent job of discussing how diabetesinteracts with angina.

Notably missing is a discussion of caffeine and other common substancesthat can affect angina. ... Read more

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9 x 6 x 3/8 inches; 5 ounces; 75 pages ... Read more

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Explores the pathology and pathophysiology of the coronary artery lesions associated with unstable angina pectoris, and broadly outlines various methods of evaluating and risk-stratifying patients, and the medical therapies available, such as nitrates, beta blockers, calcium antagonists, antiplatele ... Read more

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Stable angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome characterized by chest pain or discomfort that is secondary to myocardial ischemia and is without the clinical features associated with instability. Usually, stable angina is secondary to significant stenosis of the coronary arteries. In short, stable angina is very much separate to myocardial infarction: stable angina is angina without the instability. With a prevalence of 20-40 per 100 000 in the adult population, the prognosis of patients with stable angina is variable and risk stratification facilitates the selection of treatment options. This text focuses on pharmaceutical therapies and should be a useful guide for clinicians. ... Read more