Amazon.com description: Product Description: Cardiovascular disease continues to be the most common cause of death in developed countries. Despite advances in the understanding and management of cardiovascular diseases, with marked declines in mortality for these conditions, cardiovascular problems continue to be seen on a daily basis. Written specifically for the primary care physician, the chapters are illustrated with tables, figures and algorithms suggesting appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients with cardiovascular illness. Each chapter concludes with a brief bibliography with articles of special value clearly designated.