Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. It can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness and a patient may be aware of noticeable heart palpitations, where the heart feels like it is pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for a few seconds or, in some cases, a few minutes (NHS Choices). This comprehensive guide presents clinicians with the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Divided into seven sections, the book covers clinical spectrum, diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, interventions, and new technologies used in its treatment and prevention. Complete sections are dedicated to other arrhythmias, to cardiac surgery and to future directions in atrial fibrillation. With more than 1000 pages providing in depth coverage of the topic, this manual is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key Points Comprehensive guide to latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation More than 1000 pages discuss clinical spectrum, diagnosis, treatment options, interventions, and new technologies Complete sections dedicated to other arrhythmias, cardiac surgery, and future directions Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

This book will cover all aspects of hypertension and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease in the Asian population. Asia has the largest population of all the continents, and also has the largest number of people suffering from these diseases. Due to an expanding economy and increasing affluent lifestyles, their incidence is increasing at alarming rates - in fact, this continent is a ticking time bomb for HTN and CVD outbreaks.  The book fills a large gap, as there are currently no volumes on this topic - and provides much-needed information for physicians not only in Asia but globally. Not only physicians, but also all related medical professionals and libraries will benefit from this book, to which renowned international experts contributed.

The 2018 edition of this yearbook is divided into nine sections: cardiology; chest and critical care; diabetes and metabolic disorders; gastroenterology/hepatology; infectious diseases, HIV and TB; miscellaneous (geriatrics, genetics, and pregnancy related); nephrology and hypertension; neurology; and rheumatology and immunology. Each section contains 20 selected journal articles that provide updates on new developments and the direction in which different subspecialties are moving to improve patient care. Simplified commentary on the articles has been included for the benefit of postgraduate students and practicing physicians. Each article concludes with a key message. A list of references for further reading has been provided at the end of some of the sections.

VOLUME 1 SECTION 1: CLINICAL MEDICINE SECTION 2: GENERAL MEDICINE SECTION 3: INFECTIOUS DISEASES SECTION 4: CRITICAL CARE VOLUME 2 SECTION 5: CARDIOLOGY SECTION 6: ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS SECTION 7: GASTROENTEROLOGY SECTION 8: HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY VOLUME 3 SECTION 9: NEPHROLOGY SECTION 10: NEUROLOGY SECTION 11: PULMONARY MEDICINE AND TUBERCULOSIS SECTION 12: RHEUMATOLOGY

This book will cover all aspects of hypertension and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease in the Asian population. Asia has the largest population of all the continents, and also has the largest number of people suffering from these diseases. Due to an expanding economy and increasing affluent lifestyles, their incidence is increasing at alarming rates - in fact, this continent is a ticking time bomb for HTN and CVD outbreaks. The book fills a large gap, as there are currently no volumes on this topic - and provides much-needed information for physicians not only in Asia but globally. Not only physicians, but also all related medical professionals and libraries will benefit from this book, to which renowned international experts contributed.