Designed from the ground up to answer these fundamental questions abou t cardiac care for the primary care practitioner: How do I diagnose? H ow can I help my patients prevent heart disease? Which diseases should Imanage and what are the steps to take? When do I consult with or ref er to a cardiologist? What should I watch for if my patient has a card iovascular condition? How do I educate my patients? What is the most e ffective and economical course of action? Each chapter is co-authored by a generalists and a cardiologist to ensure the primarycare focus is fused with the latest scientific breakthroughs.