100 Best Cardiology Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Rapid Interpretation of EKG's

Dale Dubin

5.0

The reader's rapid assimilation of medical concepts is the key to the continuing success of this best-selling book. A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page. Dr Dubin's light and entertaining style, known world-wide, makes learning enjoyable. Practice twelve-le

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The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need

Malcolm S. Thaler

4.6

Clear and concise, The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need has provided quick and accurate discussions on using an EKG to diagnose cardiac and non-cardiac conditions for nearly 30 years. This ninth edition is packed with full-color illustrations, real-world clinical scenarios, and step-by-step instructions—giving you the practical guidance you need to use an EKG in actual clinical settings with patient

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Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty

Leonard S. Lilly MD

4.5

Specifically designed to prepare medical students for their initial encounters with patients with heart disease, this award-winning text bridges basic cardiac physiology with clinical care. Written by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students, Pathophysiology of Heart Disease, Sixth Edition provides a solid foundation of knowledge regarding diseases of t

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Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us

Michael Moss

4.5

Every year, the average American eats 33 pounds of cheese and 70 pounds of sugar. They ingest 8,500 milligrams of salt a day, double the recommended amount, almost none of which comes from salt shakers. It comes from processed food, an industry that hauls in $1 trillion in annual sales.

In Salt Sugar Fat, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss shows how this happened. Featuring

Recommended by Sharon Hayes.

Sharon Hayes

@novenator @andrewmarsh6 @williamorr2110 @EmmaKinery Fat alone doesn't cause obesity. Excess calories do. This is science. There's a fantastic book called "Salt Sugar Fat" that looks at what the food industry does to get consumers hooked. [source]

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Heart: A History

Sandeep Jauhar

4.4

The heart lies at the centre of every facet of our existence. It’s so bound up with our deepest feelings that emotional trauma causes it to change shape.
Practising cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar beautifully weaves his own experiences with the defining discoveries of the past to tell the story of our most vital organ. He looks at some of the pioneers who risked their careers and their patients’ lives

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Not a Box

Antoinette Portis

4.3

A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.

Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real—when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transpor

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The Heart Healers: The Misfits, Mavericks, and Rebels Who Created the Greatest Medical Breakthrough of Our Lives

James S. Forrester

4.3

At one time, heart disease was a death sentence. In The Heart Healers, world renowned cardiologist Dr. James Forrester tells the story of the mavericks and rebels who defied the accumulated medical wisdom of the day to begin conquering heart disease. By the middle of the 20th century, heart disease was killing millions and, as with the Black Death centuries before, physicians stood helpless. Visio

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Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure

Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.

4.3

The New York Times bestselling guide to the lifesaving diet that can both prevent and help reverse the effects of heart disease Based on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Preventand Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effects. Dr. E

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Manual of Cardiovascular Medicine

Brian P. Griffin MDFACC

4.3

An ideal reference for residents, fellows, practitioners, and nurse practitioners, Manual of Cardiovascular Medicine, 5th Edition is a concise, up-to-date overview of key topics in cardiology. Using a practical, outline format, this best-selling title presents evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular diagnosis, diseases, and treatment – perfect for daily practice or exam preparation.
A new, larg

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Physics of the Impossible

Michio Kaku

4.3

A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible—from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks—revealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future.

One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, the renowned

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Emergencies in Cardiology

Saul G. Myerson, Robin P. Choudhury, Andrew R. J. Mitchell

4.3

Acute cardiology problems often need quick, appropriate diagnosis and treatment. With the increasing complexity and rapidly-changing nature of available therapies, knowing which to use and when can be difficult. The freshly updated Emergencies in Cardiology, Second Edition, provides an easily-accessible guide to diagnosing and managing acute cardiovascular problems, incorporating both symptom-base

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Clinical Cardiology Made Ridiculously Simple

Michael A. Chizner

4.3

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The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease--and the Statin-Free Plan that Will - National Bestseller

Jonny Bowden

4.3

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The HeartMath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath's Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart's Intelligence

Doc Lew Childre, Howard Martin, Donna Beech

4.3

The Intelligent HeartAccess the power of your heart's intelligence to improve your focus and creativity, elevate your emotional clarity, lower your stress and anxiety levels, strengthen your immune system, promote your body's optimal performance, and slow the aging process.

Recommended by Adam Robinson and Adam Robinson.

Adam Robinson

I enthusiastically adopted biofeedback HRV training and in a few weeks learned to quiet my mind after just a single, deep diaphragm belly breath, gaining the ability to achieve a Zen-like calm on demand. [source]

Adam Robinson

I enthusiastically adopted biofeedback HRV training and in a few weeks learned to quiet my mind after just a single, deep diaphragm belly breath, gaining the ability to achieve a Zen-like calm on demand. [source]

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EKG | ECG Interpretation Made Easy: An Illustrated Study Guide For Students To Easily Learn How To Read & Interpret ECG Strips

NEDU

4.3

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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual

American Heart Association

4.3

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The Clot Thickens: The enduring mystery of heart disease

Malcolm Kendrick

4.3

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Atlas of Vascular Anatomy: An Angiographic Approach

Renan Uflacker MD

4.3

This atlas details the vascular anatomy seen on angiographic images and in the new imaging modalities. The book presents the complete anatomy of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system by body region. Full-color drawings are correlated with angiographic images to guide evaluation and management of vascular disease and performance of endovascular procedures.

For this Second Edition, Dr. Uflacker h

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Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Robert M. Bojar

4.3

The fifth edition of Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care inAdult Cardiac Surgery remains the gold standard for managementof adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The easily referenced outline format allows health practitionersof all levels to understand and apply basic concepts to patientcare--perfect for cardiothoracic and general surgery residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners

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Cardiovascular Physiology: A Clinical Approach

Carol-Ann Courneya PhD, Michael J. Parker MD, Richard M. Schwartzstein MD

4.3

Cardiovascular Physiology: A Clinical Approach covers the essentials of cardiovascular physiology for medical students, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals. This book is the second in The Integrated Physiology Series, a sequence of monographs that review physiology in a clinically meaningful way. The accessibility and conversational tone of the text offset the difficult and intimida

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Fast Facts for the Cath Lab Nurse

Brenda McCulloch MSNRN

4.3

This quick-access resource delivers a practical orientation for the cath lab. For nurses with a background in cardiac care or intensive care, the cath lab is replete with new challenges and learning opportunities. It is an increasingly complex environment with increasingly challenging procedures. Most effectively run by an interdisciplinary team, all healthcare providers in the cath lab uphold dif

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ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

4.3

Deliver safe, accurate care during electrocardiographic monitoring, with the newly updated ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Sixth edition. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated text explains the basics of cardiac physiology, then leads you through recognizing and treating arrhythmias, with step-by-step guidance on current medications, devices, and monitoring equipment. Take advantage of

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Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You'll Ever Need

Marc Gillinov M.D., Steven Nissen M.D.

4.2

The definitive guide to heart health from two of America's most respected doctors at Cleveland Clinic, the #1 hospital for heart health in America.

Are you one of the eighty-two million Americans currently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease—or one of the millions more who think they are healthy but are at risk? Whether your goal is to get the best treatment or stay out of the cardiologist’s offi

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Stop That Heart Attack! (Class Health)

Derrick Cutting

4.2

This title is about living life to the full and not denying yourself the things you enjoy. Dr Cutting sorts out scientific fact from unfounded theories and shows you just how simple it is to take charge of your own health.

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EKGs / ECGs: a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide

Lisa Farach

4.2

Essential companion for anyone studying EKGs/ECGs or working in the medical field including EKG and ECG technicians, nurses, and emergency medical technicians. This guide features an introduction to EKGs and how they work and also includes detailed sections covering the main types of arrhythmias, such as sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, ventricular rhythms, and heart blocks. Incl

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Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health

Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Kathryn Bowers

4.2

New York Times Bestseller

A Discover Magazine Best Book of 2012

An O, The Oprah Magazine “Summer Reading” Pick
Finalist, 2013 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books

Do animals overeat? Get breast cancer? Have fainting spells?

Inspired by an eye-opening consultation at the Los Angeles Zoo, which revealed that a monkey experienced the same symptoms of heart failure as her human patients,

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Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners

Myung K. Park MDFAAPFACC

4.2

From history and physical examination through electrocardiography and the management of special problems, this popular reference provides the practical guidance you need to diagnose and manage children with congenital and acquired heart disease. The fully revised 5th edition incorporates recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances in pediatric cardiac surgery, blood pressure standards, and cardiac

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Livingood Daily: Your 21-Day Guide to Experience Real Health

Dr. Livingood

4.2

America takes 75% of the worlds medications and seven out of ten people die of chronic and preventable diseases. The health care system meant to remedy this problem is now the third leading cause of death itself. This exists because we often ignore our health or assume we are healthy until disease hits. Then once disease hits we manage the sickness with drugs and surgeries. That's not health care,

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12-Lead Ecg: The Art of Interpretation

Tomas B. Garcia

4.2

Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on 12-Lead ECG interpretation!

This all-encompassing, four-color text, updated to the new Second Edition, is designed to make you a fully advanced interpreter of ECGs. Whether you are paramedic, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical student, or physician wanting to learn or brush up on your knowledge of electrocardiography, this book will

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The Sinatra Solution: Metabolic Cardiology

Stephen T. Sinatra M.D.F.A.C.C.F.A.C.N.C.N.S and James C. Roberts M.D.

4.2

Readers discover the"new cardiology and its cellular secrets" in the rescue, restoration, and renewal of cardiac health.

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The Matter of the Heart: A History of the Heart in Eleven Operations

Thomas Morris

4.2

‘Thrilling… The “dizzying” story of heart surgery is every bit as important as that of the nuclear, computer or rocket ages. And now it has been given the history it deserves’ Sunday Times

For thousands of years the human heart remained the deepest of mysteries; both home to the soul and an organ too complex to touch, let alone operate on.

Then, in the late nineteenth century, medics began going whe

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Cardiology: Self-Assessment Colour Review, Second Edition

Stuart Rosen, Rajan Sharma, et al

4.2

Reflecting the latest advances in investigative techniques and treatment, this self-assessment volume contains more than 200 clinical cases in the form of multi-part questions with detailed integrated answers. The question-and-answer format is supplemented with line drawings and photographs of clinical conditions that display gross and microscopic

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EKG/ECG Interpretation: Everything you Need to Know about the 12-Lead ECG/EKG Interpretation and How to Diagnose and Treat Arrhythmias

David Andersson

4.2

EKG / ECG Interpretation
It's no secret, as a future life-saver learning ECG should be one of your top priorities. These are skills that will take your medical career to the next level! Whether your goal is to become an EMT, doctor, or a nurse - the skill of being able to read an ECG is very important in the medical field.
This must-have EKG book is a complete study guide that simplifies the process

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Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual

American Heart Association

4.2

The BLS Provider Manual contains all of the information students need to know to successfully complete the BLS Course. The BLS Provider Manual is designed for use by a single user and as a student reference tool pre- and post-course. It includes information on single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings; emergency recognition; adul

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ECGs for the Emergency Physician 1

Amal Mattu

4.2

With over 200 traces to test your knowledge, this book is a first class learning tool for emergency physicians. Basic student-level knowledge of ECGs is assumed, so the reader can move directly to learning about the more complex traces that occur in the emergency department. The level of difficulty is stratified into two sections for specialists in training and specialist emergency physicians. A m

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Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

4.2

Perform pressure monitoring safely, accurately, and confidently with the freshly updated Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! Hundreds of drawings, flow charts, photos, and diagrams offer essential background on cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, nursing principles, and current hemodynamic monitoring technology, in the popular and colorful Made Incredibly Visual style. This easy-to-

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What To Do When You Have Heart Disease

Masinelli Mc Sharon Masinelli McMs Pa-C, Sharon Masinelli McMs Pa-C

4.2

What to Do When You Have Heart Disease is an easy to read guide for anyone who has been diagnosed with heart disease. All the essentials are included, from recovery to learning how to stay out of the hospital and maintain a healthy heart. From the moment a patient leaves the hospital after a heart attack or a heart procedure, questions and concerns arise. What to Do When You Have Heart Disease add

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ECG & Pharmacology Student Workbook

Aha

4.2

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Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine

Thomas Hager

4.2

Behind every landmark drug is a story. It could be an oddball researcher’s genius insight, a catalyzing moment in geopolitical history, a new breakthrough technology, or an unexpected but welcome side effect discovered during clinical trials. Piece together these stories, as Thomas Hager does in this remarkable, century-spanning history, and you can trace the evolution of our culture and the pract

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NREMT Study Guide: Complete Review + 2040 Questions and Detailed Answer Explanations for the EMT Exam (Exam Simulator + E-Learning Access)

Newstone TP

4.2

Ace the EMT Exam on your first try!Newstone provides an all-in-one course for the Emergency Medical Technician exam including an audiobook with BOTH the review and questions/answers. The narrator reads out the question first, followed by the answer and explanation.The next special inclusion is Newstone's exam simulator online – you can hide the timer or keep it on when you try the tests on your co

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ECG Workout: Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation

LOREDA J. HUFF

4.2

Awarded 4 Stars from Doody's Review Service Improve your ability to provide reliably accurate rhythm strip interpretation with the newly updated, fully interactive ECG Workout, 8th Edition. Written by an expert arrhythmia instructor, this definitive guide to electrocardiography basics identifies and explains the many types of arrhythmias seen in nursing practice, and describes the various rhythm g

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Illustrated Field Guide to Congential Heart Disease and Repair

Allen D. Everett

4.2

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Pediatric Avanced Life Support (Pals) Provider Manual

AHA

4.2

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Ekgs / Ecgs (Quick Study Academic)

Inc. BarCharts

4.2

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The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health

Jack Wolfson

4.2

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Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again

Eric Topol

4.2

A Science Friday pick for book of the year, 2019
One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care
Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship--the heart of medicine--is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep

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Goldberger's Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach

Ary L. Goldberger MDFACC, Zachary D. Goldberger MDFACCFHRS, et al.

4.2

Ideal for students and as a review for practicing clinicians, Goldberger's Clinical Electrocardiography explains the fundamentals of ECG interpretation and analysis, helping facilitate an understanding of rhythm disorders and the relevant clinical outcomes. The authors take readers through the nuts and bolts of ECG, using Dr. Ary Goldberger's award-winning teaching style to clarify complex conce

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The AFib Cure, Updated Edition: Get Off Your Medications, Take Control of Your Health, and Add Years to Your Life

John D. Day, T. Jared Brunch MD

4.2

Most doctors will tell you that there isn't much you can do to treat atrial fibrillation, aside from taking medications for the rest of your life. Cardiologists and a-fib specialists John D. Day and T. Jared Bunch disagree.Atrial fibrillation strikes one in four American adults. Not only do people suffering from this condition suffer from shortness of breath, fatigue, chest discomfort, decreased a

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Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana: (Books about Marijuana, Guide to Cannabis, Weed Bible)

Dan Michaels

4.2

Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana is required reading for a new generation of curious and sophisticated pot smokers. Presented in an eye-popping package and filled with hyperdetailed photography of individual buds, this essential guide to marijuana is smart, practical, and exceedingly beautiful. The "Primer" section explores the culture of this complex flower and explains the botany that makes eac

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Heart (Quick Study Academic)

Inc. BarCharts

4.1

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The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad

Lesley Hazleton

4.1

The extraordinary life of the man who founded Islam, and the world he inhabited—and remade.

Look out for Lesley Hazleton's new book, Agnostic: A Spirited Manifesto, coming in February 2016.

Muhammad’s was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley

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Sparkson's Illustrated Guide to ECG Interpretation, 2nd Edition

Jorge Muniz

4.1

Reliable and packed with vital information, Sparkson's Illustrated Guide to ECG Interpretation is an electrocardiography reference unlike any other. The book's format is both innovative and captivating, ensuring that readers retain a wealth of practical knowledge for accurate ECG interpretation. With crystal-clear text and incredibly entertaining illustrations, you'll be able to visualize and unde

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Feigenbaum's Echocardiography

William F. Armstrong MD, Thomas Ryan MD

4.1

The thoroughly revised Seventh Edition of Feigenbaum's Echocardiography reflects recent changes in the technology and clinical use of echocardiography. Highlights include over 1,600 illustrations, 600 in full color; detailed discussions on the use of three-dimensional echocardiography and perfusion imaging; and new information on the mechanics and utility of Strain and Strain rate imaging. Many ne

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Invasive Cardiology: A Manual for Cath Lab Personnel

Sandy Watson and Kenneth A . Gorski

4.1

Invasive Cardiology: A Manual for Cath Lab Personnel, Third Edition was recently honored with 4 Stars from Doody's Book Review! Completely revised and updated, the Third Edition of Invasive Cardiology: A Manual for Cath Lab Personnel, is written specifically for nurses, technologists, and allied health personnel working in the catheterization laboratory. Topics cover all aspects of the catheteriza

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Heart: An American Medical Odyssey

Dick Cheney, Jonathan Reiner M.D.

4.1

Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his longtime cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, share the story of Cheney’s thirty-five-year battle with heart disease—providing insight into the incredible medical breakthroughs that have changed cardiac care over the last four decades.

For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Vice President Dick Cheney has also been one

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Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook

Paul Sorajja MDFACCFAHAFSCAI, Michael J Lim MD, et al.

4.1

For portable, quick access to information needed at the point of care in today's cath lab, look no farther than Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 7th Edition. This detailed, authoritative guide is ideal for cardiologists who need a quick clinical primer on cardiac catheterization, as well as for all members of the cardiac cath team. Highly readable and accessible, it helps you provide optim

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Ignore the Awkward.: How the Cholesterol Myths Are Kept Alive

Uffe Ravnskov

4.1

The cholesterol campaign is the greatest medical scandal in modern time. If you have read the author's previous books �The Cholesteol Myths� (out of print) or 'Fat and Cholesterol are GOOD for You', you should know that for certain. For instance, according to more than 25 scientific studies old people with high cholesterol live the longest. Another shocking fact is that the authors of a recent Ame

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Dispatches from the Heart: Transplanting One Heart and Transforming Many Others

Ed Innerarity, Paige Innerarity

4.1

You Go Nowhere by Accident

Then Ed asked me, “So, David, what happens if the new heart doesn’t start?”

Well, the new heart started, and the story goes on. Ed is eternally grateful to his donor and the family of his donor. But the best part of the story is the story itself. Ed and Paige’s journey together, their courage and love for each other, the community that we all shared and continue to share—i

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EKG/ECG Interpretation: Everything you Need to Know about the 12 - Lead ECG/EKG Interpretation and How to Diagnose and Treat Arrhythmias

Medical Creations, M Mastenbjörk M D, S Meloni M D

4.1

The only EKG book you need to master this topic and pass your exam. Questions are included after each chapter so that you can test your knowledge. For optimal learning and memory retention, we recommend ordering this book together with our questions-only EKG workbook!Taking it one step further than other books. How this book is different: In contrast to other EKG books, we pinpoint with arrows exa

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Cardiac Catheterization Handbook

Morton J. Kern MDMSCAIFAHAFACC, Paul Sorajja MDFACCFAHAFSCAI, et al.

4.1

This unique, easy-to-access handbook returns with enhanced coverage and clear instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications in the cath lab. Ideal for cardiologists who need a quick clinical primer on cardiac catheterization, it offers easy access to information on the latest diagnostic and treatment advances necessary for optimal patient care.

Straightforward, easy

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Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization: A Clinical Approach

David L. Hayes, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Paul A. Friedman

4.1

As our population ages and multiple factors contribute to an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, more patients than ever before will be candidates for implantable devices as part of their treatment for heart rhythm abnormalities. Electrophysiologists have a widening array of sophisticated devices from which to choose, and important new data about efficacy, long-term outcomes and possib

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ECGs Made Easy

Barbara J. Aehlert MSEd BSPA RN

4.1

Learning ECG interpretation has never been easier! A practical guide to heart rhythm recognition, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition offers amore visual, less intimidating way to identify and interpret basic heart dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a clear description, a sample ECG rhythm strip, possible signs and symptoms related to each rhythm, and recommended treatment. For more practice, addition

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ECGs for the Emergency Physician 2

Amal Mattu and William J. Brady

4.1

An ideal accompaniment to ECGs for the Emergency Physician Volume 1

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The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Barbara H. Roberts M.D.

4.1

From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins—cholesterol-lowering drugs—providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs.Could statin drugs actually harm you? Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of tak

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King of Hearts: The True Story of the Maverick Who Pioneered Open Heart Surgery

G. Wayne Miller

4.1

Few of the great stories of medicine are as palpably dramatic as the invention of open-heart surgery, yet, until now, no journalist has ever brought all of the thrilling specifics of this triumph to life.

This is the story of the surgeon many call the father of open-heart surgery, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, who, along with colleagues at University Hospital in Minneapolis and a small band of pioneers e

Recommended by Peter Attia.

Peter Attia

Founder/Attia Medical

One of the books that considers to be an important read for people interested in his career path. [source]

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Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis

Dicken Weatherby and Scott Ferguson

4.1

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Fogoros' Electrophysiologic Testing

Richard N. Fogoros MD

4.1

The classic guide to applying, performing and interpreting EP tests, updated for the latest trends and developments in the field

For more than thirty years, Electrophysiologic Testing has been a trusted introduction to the field of electrophysiology for anyone needing to quickly acquaint themselves with basic concepts and procedures of EP testing, especially medical students, residents, nurses and

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Cardiac Surgery Ess for Crit Care Nurs 3e W/Ntp

Sonya R. Hardin and Roberta Kaplow

4.1

Patients who undergo cardiac surgery require specialized care. Critical care nurses are crucial to their postoperative recovery and health. Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for new and experienced nurses caring for patients in critical care units immediately following cardiac surgery and in the transitioning to home. With an evidence-

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Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook

Joseph G. Murphy and Margaret A. Lloyd

4.1

The fourth edition of IMayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook continues the tradition of all previous editions: a succinct yet comprehensive teaching and learning textbook rather than an overwhelming reference work. This new edition continues to bridge the gap between currently available texts: more than a bare-bones compilations of lists of facts that do not address the fundamental concepts of

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Cardiac Pacing and ICDs

Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, Mark A. Wood

4.1

This fifth edition of Cardiac Pacing and ICDs continues to be an invaluable and accessible clinical reference guide for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, surgeons, fellows, residents, nurses, PAs, and technicians.

Fully revised and updated, this popular text offers expanded information on ICDs and CRT devices, with more focused bibliographies, enhanced figures and additional examples and tables,

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Human Heart, Cosmic Heart: A Doctor's Quest to Understand, Treat, and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Dr. Thomas Cowan MD

4.1

Thomas Cowan was a 20-year-old Duke grad--bright, skeptical, and already disillusioned with industrial capitalism--when he joined the Peace Corps in the mid-1970s for a two-year tour in Swaziland. There, he encountered the work of Rudolf Steiner and Weston A. Price--two men whose ideas would fascinate and challenge him for decades to come.

Both drawn to the art of healing and repelled by the way me

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Alpha Docs: The Making of a Cardiologist

Daniel Muñoz and James M. Dale

4.1

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Lipoprotein, the Heart's Quiet Killer: A Diet and Lifestyle Guide

Joel K. Kahn

4.1

An estimated one in five people worldwide have elevated levels of a type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) which can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, including blocked arteries, blood clots, and stroke. Cardiologist Joel Kahn explains how this condition is a factor of genetics rather than poor lifestyle choices, and the best ways to test effectively for these levels. He shares rese

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Braunwald's Heart Disease Review and Assessment: Expert Consult: Online and Print

Leonard S. Lilly MD

4.1

The 9th Edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease Review and Assessment, by Dr. Leonard S. Lilly, provides a current, clear and concise overview of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine. In print and online, more than 800 review questions - derived from the 9th Edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease - test your knowledge of all essential concepts in cardiology today. Detailed answers and cross referen

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ECG Pocketcard

Bbp

4.1

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The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing

Mimi Guarneri M.D. FACC

4.1

Every day, 2,600 Americans die of cardiovascular disease—and despite remarkable interventional and surgical procedures, over 650,000 new heart attacks occur annually.

In The Heart Speaks, Dr. Mimi Guarneri reveals groundbreaking new research that the heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory, and decision-making abilities independent from the mind—and that healing the

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Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 2-Volume Set

Douglas P. Zipes MD

4.1

Trusted by generations of cardiologists for the latest, most reliable guidance in the field, Braunwald's Heart Disease, 11th Edition, remains your #1 source of information on rapidly changing clinical science, clinical and translational research, and evidence-based medicine. This award-winning text has been completely updated, providing a superior multimedia reference for every aspect of this fast

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The 28 Day DASH Diet Weight Loss Program: Recipes and Workouts to Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Your Health

Andy De Santis RDMPH, Julie Andrews MSRDNCD, et al.

4.1

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Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Larry R. Kaiser MD, Irving L. Kron MD, Thomas L. Spray MD

4.1

Completely revised and updated, with 38 new contributing authors, the Second Edition of this standard-setting text/atlas from the acclaimed Mastery of Surgery series is a comprehensive guide to all cardiothoracic surgical procedures for adults and children. More than 130 of the world's master surgeons describe their techniques step by step and explain the decision-making that is crucial to a succe

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Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam

H. R. McMaster

4.1

"The war in Vietnam was not lost in the field, nor was it lost on the front pages of the New York Times or the college campuses. It was lost in Washington, D.C." - H. R. McMaster (from the Conclusion)

Dereliction Of Duty is a stunning new analysis of how and why the United States became involved in an all-out and disastrous war in Southeast Asia. Fully and convincingly researched, based on recently

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NO More Heart Disease: Boost Your Body's Natural Wonder Drug, Nitric Oxide, to Prevent--and Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Strokes

Louis Ignarro

4.1

"Have younger arteries by adopting [Dr. Ignarro's] easy plan." --Michael Rozier, MD, coauthor of #1 bestseller You: The Owner's Manual, on the original edition Now fully revised and updated, this is the classic guide to cardiovascular health from a Nobel prize-winning scientist. NO More Heart Disease shows you how a few simple and brilliant changes―including how you inhale―can help prevent heart d

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Netter's Cardiology

Marschall S. Runge MD PhD, Magnus E. Ohman MD

4.1

With coverage on virtually every topic in cardiovascular medicine, the authors have distilled massive amounts of information down to the most needed facts, using Netter artwork to illustrate the most salient points and bring the information to life. Readers get quick access to essential information for diagnosis and treatment of most cardiovascular problems. Concise chapters provide depth and insi

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Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training: Scientific Basics and Practical Applications

Moritz Schumann

4.1

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Swanton's Cardiology: A Concise Guide to Clinical Practice

R. Howard Swanton, Shrilla Banerjee

4.0

A PDA verision of this book is now available, powered by Skyscape. Click here to order and to find out more.
Cardiology is a rapidly changing and expanding field with management protocols changing regularly and newer categories of treatment options being discovered, with greater emphasis on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Swanton's Cardiology (formerly Pocket Consultant: Cardiology) is a

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Handbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Practical Guide to Invasive EP Studies and Catheter Ablation

Francis Murgatroyd

4.0

Electrophysiologists in training, cardiology fellow moving through an EP rotation, EP technicians. The Handbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology provides a comprehensive introductory-level guide to invasive cardiac EP studies. Its focus enables the reader to understand and interpret the recording and stimulation techniques used during an EP study. The primary emphasis is on tachyarrhythmia diagnosis,

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Blood Pressure Down: The 10-Step Plan to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 Weeks--Without Prescription Drugs

Janet Bond Brill PhD RD

4.0

For the nearly 78 million Americans with hypertension, a safe, effective lifestyle plan—incorporating the DASH diet principles and much more—for lowering blood pressure naturally

If you have high blood pressure, you're not alone: nearly a third of adult Americans have been diagnosed with hypertension, and another quarter are well on their way. Yet a whopping 56 percent of diagnosed patients do not

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Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine

Eric J. Topol

4.0

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Cardiology Essentials

Teresa Holler

4.0

Cardiology Essentials offers practical advice from a seasoned cardiology physician assistant on how to be an efficient, competent member of the cardiology team. This handbook will provide the basics of how to care for the most common cardiac conditions encountered in clinical practice. Oftentimes, the supervising physician is inaccessible during a medical crisis. This handbook supplies the practic

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The Cholesterol Myths: Exposing the Fallacy That Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease

Uffe Ravnskov

4.0

A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal fats and cholesterol cause heart disease is based on flimsy, even fraudulent evidence and wishful thinking. Includes a discussion on the dangers of vegetable oils and cholesterol-lowering drugs.

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Textbook Of Interventional Cardiology

Eric J. Topol, Joseph J. Jacobs

4.0

The 4th Edition of this respected resource provides comprehensive, detailed, up-to-date, and clinically oriented coverage of all aspects of percutaneous coronary revascularization. More than 68 leaders in the field offer practical, evidence-based guidance on treating a full range of coronary lesions. They discuss the very latest techniques, devices, and adjunctive therapies, and offer critical app

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Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography

Catherine M. Otto MD

4.0

Today's echocardiography continues to be a low-cost, minimal-risk procedure with the potential to yield a vast amount of detailed, precise anatomic and physiologic information. Dr. Catherine Otto's Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6th Edition, clearly outlines how to master the core principles of echocardiographic imaging in order to make an initial diagnosis and integrate this data in clini

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Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

H. Edward Durham Jr.

4.0

Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a comprehensive resource for veterinary technicians and nurses working with cardiovascular patients in veterinary practice.

Offers a complete reference to veterinary cardiology targeted at veterinary technicians and nurses, summarizing fundamental knowledge on cardiovascular disease Covers dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, and camelids Provides infor

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The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up: A Breakthrough Medical Plan to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

Steven Masley

4.0

THE 30-DAY HEART TUNE-UP takes readers step by step through a revolutionary program to tune up their hearts, energy, waistlines, and sex lives, with 60 delicious recipes to help jump-start a heart-healthy diet. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans today. But, the good news is that everyone-regardless of size, genetics, gender, or age-can treat arterial plaque and prevent heart att

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EP Exam Review - Volume 2: Diagnosis & Therapy for RCES & CEPS

Wes Todd

4.0

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What is a Pacemaker?: A Cardiologist's Guide for Patients and Care Providers

Dr. Jeffrey L Williams

4.0

The fastest growing population segment in the United States, seniors commonly undergo pacemaker implantation. Although doctors' offices typically provide short pamphlets on pacemaker implantation, there is rarely any comprehensive yet understandable reference material for the patients to obtain...until now. Explaining the "what, why, and how" of pacemaker implantation, this invaluable new guide pr

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Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual!

LippincottWilliams & Wilkins

4.0

Get the vital basics of cardiovascular care, with the expert direction and clear-cut images of the freshly updated Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! ™, 3rd Edition.

Let this colorful, down-to-earth text guide you smoothly through essential skills, concepts, and equipment how-to’s, including physical assessments, diagnostic tests, cardiac monitoring, and handling emergencies and complicat

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Essential Revision Notes for MRCP

Philip A. Kalra

4.0

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Practical Cardiovascular Medic

Elias B. Hanna

4.0

Prepare yourself for success with this unique cardiology primer which distils the core information you require and presents it in an easily digestible format.
Provides cardiologists with a thorough and up-to-date review of cardiology, from pathophysiology to practical, evidence-based management Ably synthesizes pathophysiology fundamentals and evidence based approaches to prepare a physician for

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The DASH Diet Action Plan: Proven to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol without Medication

Marla Heller

4.0

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Complications in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Avoidance and Treatment

Alex G. Little

4.0

It is the practical experience gained in the operating room and on the wards dealing with complications and deviations from the typical or average scenario that matures and fully develops a surgeon. The typical textbook demonstrates the "right" or standard way to do things and the implicit assumption is that if these guidelines are followed then the patient and the surgeon's life will be complicat