Clinical Updates in Women's Health Care

Chest Pain and Heart Disease

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Table of Contents

Continuing Medical Education
   Foreword
Basic Science Update
Risk Factors
   Age
   Family History
   Diabetes
   Smoking
   Overweight and Obesity
   Hypertension
   Lipids
   Physical Activity
Screening
   Cholesterol
   Hypertension
   Risk Assessment
Evaluation
   Coronary Heart Disease
   Angina With Normal Coronary Angiograms
   Demand Ischemia
   Conditions That Mimick Coronary Heart Disease
   Cardiovascular Nonischemic Causes
   Noncardiovascular Causes
Diagnosis
   History
   Physical Examination
   Electrocardiography
   Laboratory Tests
   Other Tests
   False-Positive Results
Management
   Diet and Lifestyle
   Medication
   Coronary Revascularization
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
   n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
   Antioxidants and Vitamins
Counseling: Establishing a Dialogue
Special Concerns for Older Women
Summary
Test Your Clinical Skills
References
Index