Publisher's Synopsis
Heart disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the industrialized countries and can occur in men and women of any age. This book focuses on cardiovascular disease in women, giving an overview of recent developments in this particular field, with information ranging from basic concepts to the treatment of women patients and including social aspects.;The articles included discuss such topics as coronary artery disease and its prevention, myocardial infarction and its treatment, congestive heart failure, stroke, peripheral vascular disease and oestrogen replacement, as well as on-going clinical trials.