Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of Valvular Heart Disease. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access on the ward or in the clinic! Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1. General Considerations in Valvular Heart Disease Epidemiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnostic Evaluation Therapeutic Considerations References Chapter 2. Aortic Valve Disease Aortic Stenosis Etiology Pathophysiology Natural History Diagnostic Evaluation Therapeutic Considerations Controversies in Management Aortic Valve Sclerosis Aortic Regurgitation Etiology Pathophysiology Diagnostic Evaluation Natural History Therapeutic Considerations References Chapter 3. Mitral Valve Disease Mitral Stenosis Etiology Pathophysiology Diagnostic Evaluation Natural History Therapeutic Considerations Mitral Regurgitation Etiology Pathophysiology Diagnostic Evaluation Natural History Therapeutic Considerations Mitral Valve Prolapse Etiology Pathophysiology Diagnostic Evaluation Natural History