Cardiovascular Pathology 4th Edition

Cardiovascular Pathology, Fourth Edition

The definitive and fully updated reference for understanding the pathology of the heart and vascular system.

Cardiovascular Pathology, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive and contemporary overview of cardiac pathology—covering everything from normal cardiac structure and physiology to the molecular and clinical aspects of cardiovascular disease. This new edition reflects the latest developments in clinical practice, diagnostics, and research, making it an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, and trainees across pathology, cardiology, cardiac surgery, and internal medicine.

This authoritative volume features newly revised chapters and expanded coverage of key topics including congenital heart disease, vasculitis, cardiac neoplasia, and pathologic changes related to medical and surgical interventions. Special emphasis is placed on molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, and immunopathology, aligning with today’s precision medicine approaches.

Key Features:

• Serves as an all-inclusive guide for clinicians, researchers, residents, and fellows in cardiovascular medicine and pathology.
• Follows a clear and uniform structure in every chapter—Definition, Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis/Genetics, Microscopy, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications—for ease of learning and reference.
• Includes six new chapters addressing major advances in cardiovascular devices, genetics, immunology, congenital heart disease, and infectious and forensic cardiac pathology.
• Offers expanded discussions of the normal heart and vasculature, and the pathological consequences of modern cardiac interventions and transplants.
• Features over 400 high-quality, full-color illustrations that highlight gross and microscopic findings.
• Provides access to an online image collection—ideal for research, teaching, and presentations.

Available as a Print + Electronic bundle, this edition ensures that readers have both the convenience of digital access and the clarity of printed reference material.

Cardiovascular Pathology, Fourth Edition remains the essential, authoritative guide for understanding, diagnosing, and managing cardiovascular disease through a pathologic lens.