Download or read book Cardiovascular Disease in Women Essentials written by Kevin Bybee and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest single cause of death among women, accounting for one third of all deaths. In the United States, more women than men die every year of CVD. In the United States, 38.2 million women (34%) are living with CVD, and the population at risk is even larger. Cardiovascular Disease in Women Essentials is a current, concise, and authoritative guide to the diagnosis, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease in women. This pocket-size, quick reference is an ideal resource for primary care physicians, cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, and physicians in training.