Author Description
Diabetic care has seen revolutionary changes in attitudes during recent years as physicians have come to regard the subject as a specialty in its own right. This volume explores the vital interface between diabetes and heart disease. Expertise is coupled together from these two rapidly expanding fields whilst examining all that is known about pathogenesis and the nature and management of diabetic heart disease.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the clinical intersection between diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, addressing the mechanisms that link these two conditions. Kenneth G. Taylor synthesizes current medical knowledge to provide a framework for understanding how metabolic dysfunction contributes to heart disease. The text draws upon clinical research and physiological data to establish a comprehensive overview of the pathogenesis and management strategies required for patients presenting with both conditions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Pathogenesis of diabetic heart disease
- Clinical management strategies for comorbid patients
- Integration of endocrinology and cardiology perspectives
Scope Limits
- Does not cover general diabetes management outside of cardiac implications
- Excludes pediatric-specific diabetic heart conditions
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals recognize this text as a specialized reference for understanding the complex relationship between metabolic and cardiovascular health. Experts highlight the clinical utility of the volume in bridging the gap between two distinct medical disciplines.
Page Count:
155
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0192630261
ISBN-13:
9780192630261
Health
Medical
Endocrinology
Diabetes
Cardiology
Heart Diseases