Cardiology's cornerstone text – thoroughly updated to reflect the latest clinical perspectives and cutting-edge topics.

Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest technical and clinical advances into clinical application, Hurst's The Heart is the field's landmark text and cardiology's longest continuously published reference text. A previous edition of this trusted classic was described by Doody's as “an outstanding choice for those who strive for a firm foundation in cardiovascular medicine, as well as an up-to-date and user-friendly source that addresses every discipline in the field.”

Readers will find succinct, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials, and guidelines, along with tips for optimizing outcomes and health quality. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, while still maintaining a strong focus on patient care. Other enhancements include the addition of textual features such as Practice Points, Common Clinical Questions, and an increased number of the acclaimed Hurst's diagrams.

Features:
• NEW TO THIS EDITION: Section on Metabolic Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease and Cigarette Smoking.
• Enhanced by more than 1,500 full-color illustrations and more than 500 tables.
• Brand new chapters include: Arrythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation, Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Left Ventricular Noncompaction, Evaluation and Management of Acute Heart Failure, Carotid Artery Stenting, Race and Ethnicity.

No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet.

This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters and images to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading.


This interactive app is based on the full content of Hurst's The Heart, 14th Edition by McGraw-Hill Education.

Editors:
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD
Physician-in-Chief, The Mount Sinai Hospital
Director, Mount Sinai Heart
Richard Gorlin, M.D. Heart Foundation
Professor of Cardiology
New York

Robert A. Harrington, MD, MACC, FAHA
Arthur L. Bloomfield Professor of Medicine
Chairman, Department of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, MACC
Philip J. & Harriet L. Goodhart
Professor of Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Chief of Cardiology
St. Luke's & Roosevelt Hospitals at Mount Sinai
Associate Dean
Arnhold Institute of Global Health

Zubin J. Eapen, MD, MHS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Duke
Heart Failure Same Day Access
Director of Education
IT Innovations, Department of Medicine
Director of Clinical Improvement, Department of Medicine
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina


Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population.


Developed by Usatine Media, LLC
Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer