| Summary: | Advances in the management of patients with congestive heart failure have resulted in an increase in the number of patients with heart failure syndromes who are living longer. This book covers practical aspects of the care of these patients in addition to providing the latest research information that can be integrated into your practice algorithms. Topics covered include: trends in epidemiology, sudden cardiac death; resuscitation issues; pulmonary abnormalities as a therapeutic opportunity; exercise gas exchange, exercise intolerance and exercise training, exercise capacity, pharmacologic enhancement of exercise performance; quality of life issues; depression; sexual functioning; out-patient management
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