Cardiovascular diseases still rank first among causes of death in Europe and America. This situation is further exacerbated by demographic developments. Building on decades of their own clinical experience, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of all facts and issues relevant to cardiology. The work is thorough and engaged, leaving no question unanswered.

The book focuses on the following key areas:

• Detailed cardiological medical history
• Practical procedures for non-invasive and invasive diagnostic techniques
• Possibilities and limitations of surgical and medicinal therapies
• Influences of nutrition, exercise, age, environmental factors, and pregnancy on heart function
• Endurance and work capacity of cardiovascular patients
• Diseases of the arteries and veins covered in separate chapters