A pocket-sized handbook of cardiac care -- backed by the authority of Hurst's the Heart, 12eSummarizing the clinical portions of the classic Hurst's the Heart, 12e, this point-of-care guide offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of the entire spectrum of cardiovascular diseases and their treatment. The Twelfth Edition, now in a new two-color format, has been revised to make it easier and faster to navigate and to give it a more practical clinical application. The new edition also features current U.S. and European practice guidelines and treatment protocols, updated coverage of cardiovascular drugs, up-to-date coverage of timely topics such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease in the elderly.