Summary The landmark text that belongs in the hands of every cardiologist-fully updated and reorganized to make it more patient-centric than ever Authoritative, comprehensive, and current, Fuster and Hurst's the Heart is the longest standing cardiology print reference on the market. Cardiologists, fellows, and internists across the globe rely on its authority, breadth of coverage, and clinical relevance to optimize patient outcomes. Cardiology legend Dr. Valentin Fuster and his editorial team have significantly enhanced this definitive guide to make it even more focused on the practicalities of patient care. Enhancements include content presented in a more methodical pattern, from mechanism to management; chapter summaries and infographics throughout; and engaging visual/text features highlighting genetics, epidemiology and natural history, invasive and noninvasive diagnostics, treatment, clinical therapeutic challenges, and risk factors. The editors have also decreased the number of chapters in the first three sections and provided ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines in all chapters. This is the first medical textbook to publish both a text summary and a visual abstract. Special Features 1. Dr. Fuster is an international icon in the world of cardiology 2. Central illustrations provide a visual summary of chapters 3. 300+ globally recognized contributors 4. 1,500 photos and illustrations 5. Number of chapters reduced from 112 to 84 6. Customers get access to free online updates