Heart Failure, Introduction

Shah, Tina (et al.)

Pages 3-20

Cardiac Prevention Guidelines

McEvoy, John W. (et al.)

Pages 21-36

Pathophysiology of Heart Failure

Capote, Leany (et al.)

Pages 37-55

Calcium Signaling in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology

Hammoudi, Nadjib (et al.)

Pages 57-81

Sympathetic Nervous System Signaling in Heart Failure and Cardiac Aging

Santulli, Gaetano

Pages 83-105

The Parasympathetic Nervous System and Heart Failure: Pathophysiology and Potential Therapeutic Modalities for Heart Failure

Olshansky, Brian (et al.)

Pages 107-128

Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure: Underlying Mechanisms and Therapeutic Modalities

Adamson, Philip B. (et al.)

Pages 129-149

Pharmacological Management of Heart Failure and Device Therapy in Heart Failure

Thune, Jens Jakob (et al.)

Pages 151-164

Exercise in Heart Failure: Effectiveness Versus Safety

Russell, Stuart D.

Pages 165-177

Cardiac Muscle and the Troponins

Hausner, Elizabeth A.

Pages 179-192

Circulating Cardiac Troponins as Specific Biomarkers of Myocardial Damage: Clinical Considerations

Hicks, Karen A.

Pages 193-209

Natriuretic Peptides and Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Heart Failure

Phreaner, Nicholas (et al.)

Pages 211-229

MicroRNAs in Cardiovascular Disease: From Pathogenesis to Treatment

Barb, Ioana (et al.)

Pages 231-252

MicroRNA Therapeutics in Cardiovascular Disease

Bril, Antoine

Pages 253-263

Gene Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease

Katz, Michael G. (et al.)

Pages 265-287

Cardiac Hypertrophy and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Introduction and Management

Beigel, Roy (et al.)

Pages 291-324

Myocardial Metabolic Abnormalities and Cardiac Dysfunction

Kienesberger, Petra C.

Pages 325-341

Molecular Targets in the Treatment of Cardiac Hypertrophy

Kuhn, Christian (et al.)

Pages 343-371

Acute Coronary Syndromes: Introduction and Pathophysiologic Classification

Nikus, Kjell (et al.)

Pages 375-395

Pathophysiology and Management of Myocardial Infarction

Abdou, Mahmoud H. (et al.)

Pages 397-424

Pathophysiology and Lifetime Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease in Women and in the Elderly

Westerman, Stacy (et al.)

Pages 425-441

Medical Management of Chronic Stable Angina

Parker, John D.

Pages 443-466

Therapy for Acute Coronary Syndrome and Unstable Angina

Shivapour, Daniel M. (et al.)

Pages 467-493

Drug-Eluting Stents and Coronary Artery Disease

Navarese, Eliano Pio (et al.)

Pages 495-524

Atherosclerosis, Introduction and Pathophysiology

Yahagi, Kazuyuki (et al.)

Pages 527-546

Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis: Role of Nitric Oxide System

Cheyou, Estelle R. Simo (et al.)

Pages 547-561

Cardioprotective Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Through the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism

Balogun, Kayode A. (et al.)

Pages 563-588

Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Hypolipidemic Agents

Gotto, Antonio M. (et al.)

Pages 589-611

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: The Polypill Concept

Pais, Prem (et al.)

Pages 613-632

Hypertension: Introduction, Types, Causes, and Complications

Kokubo, Yoshihiro (et al.)

Pages 635-653

Pathophysiology of Hypertension

Burnier, Michel (et al.)

Pages 655-683

Blood Pressure Genomics

Ehret, Georg B.

Pages 685-694

Hypertension and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors

Luizon, Marcelo Rizzatti (et al.)

Pages 695-707

Role of Gi Proteins in Hypertension

Li, Yuan (et al.)

Pages 709-721

Sympathetic and Renin–Angiotensin Activity in the Pathophysiology of Hypertension

Covic, Adrian (et al.)

Pages 723-749

Drugs Targeting RAAS in the Treatment of Hypertension and Other Cardiovascular Diseases

Balakumar, Pitchai (et al.)

Pages 751-806

Calcium Channel Blockers in the Treatment of Hypertension

Kanno, Yoshihiko (et al.)

Pages 807-822

Diuretics for the Treatment of Hypertension

Sica, Domenic A.

Pages 823-851

Centrally Acting Antihypertensive Agents in the Treatment of Hypertension

Sica, Domenic A.

Pages 853-868

Vasodilators and Management of Hypertensive Emergencies

Mallidi, Jaya (et al.)

Pages 869-886

Combination Therapy for the Clinical Management of Hypertension

Tocci, Giuliano (et al.)

Pages 887-902

Resistant Hypertension: Definition, Prevalence, and Therapeutic Approaches

Viera, Anthony J.

Pages 903-917

Drug Adherence in Hypertension

Burnier, Michel

Pages 919-933

The Glycemic Consequences of Antihypertensive Medications

Barzilay, Joshua I. (et al.)

Pages 935-948

Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Rol, Nina (et al.)

Pages 949-974

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Introduction, Electrophysiology of the Heart, Action Potential and Membrane Currents

Jost, Norbert (et al.)

Pages 977-1002

Pathophysiology of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Arrhythmogenesis and Types of Arrhythmias

Karpawich, Peter P.

Pages 1003-1014

Proarrhythmic Effects of Antiarrhythmic and Non-antiarrhythmic Drugs

Schleifer, J. William (et al.)

Pages 1015-1038

Drug-Induced Prolongation of the QT Interval: Present and Future Challenges for Drug Discovery

Gintant, Gary (et al.)

Pages 1039-1057

Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter

Christ, Torsten (et al.)

Pages 1059-1079

Use of Mechanical Devices to Reduce Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation

Pollak, Peter (et al.)

Pages 1081-1099

Antiarrhythmic Drugs and Management of Ventricular Arrhythmias

Schleifer, J. William (et al.)

Pages 1101-1133

Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Recent Advances in Management Approach for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Mottram, Allan R. (et al.)

Pages 1135-1147

Valvular Heart Disease: Introduction, Clinical Pathogenesis, and Management

Kunchakarra, Siri (et al.)

Pages 1151-1185

Mitral Regurgitation in Heart Failure: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Options

Huntgeburth, Michael (et al.)

Pages 1187-1199

Pathophysiology and Management of Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation

Rogers, Jason H. (et al.)

Pages 1201-1220

Aortic Valve Stenosis and Aortic Regurgitation: Pathophysiology and Treatment

Aronow, Wilbert S.

Pages 1221-1246

Induction of Valvular Heart Disease by Pharmacological Interventions

Droogmans, Steven (et al.)

Pages 1247-1265

Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy of Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Agarwal, Anushree (et al.)

Pages 1269-1291

Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy

Boardman, Henry (et al.)

Pages 1293-1313

Placental Insufficiency: The Impact on Cardiovascular Health in the Mother and Her Offspring Across the Lifespan

Dasinger, John Henry (et al.)

Pages 1315-1329

miRNAs in Cardiovascular Development

Wystub, Katharina K. (et al.)

Pages 1331-1342