Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart, 15th Edition

The definitive authority in cardiovascular medicine—fully updated, reorganized, and more patient-focused than ever.

Recognized worldwide as the most trusted and comprehensive reference in cardiology, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart continues its long-standing legacy as the gold standard for clinicians, fellows, and researchers. Designated as a Doody’s Core Title for 2024 and 2023, this fifteenth edition delivers the most current, evidence-based insights in the field, now with an enhanced focus on clinical application and patient-centered care.

Written and edited by world-renowned experts, this landmark text presents a methodical approach from mechanism to management, ensuring clarity, depth, and practicality for every cardiovascular condition.

Key Highlights:

• Reorganized for Clinical Focus: Greater emphasis on patient care and real-world application, with content arranged systematically from pathophysiology to treatment.
• New and Expanded Coverage:
  • Cardiovascular Critical Care — a new section reflecting advances in acute cardiac care.
  • Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19 — insights into pandemic-related cardiac implications.
  • Updated ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines integrated throughout every chapter.
• Comprehensive Visuals: Over 1,200 photos, illustrations, and Central Illustrations to support quick learning and understanding.
• Concise Chapter Summaries: Streamlined reviews of major trials, emerging therapies, and guideline updates.

Major Sections Include:

• Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
• Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease
• Diseases of the Great and Peripheral Vessels
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities
• Heart Failure
• Pericardial Disease
• Cardiopulmonary Disease
• Critical Cardiovascular Care
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Special Populations and Topics in Cardiovascular Disease

Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart remains the essential cornerstone for every cardiologist’s library—a complete, authoritative, and clinically relevant guide for mastering modern cardiovascular medicine.