Treatise on Heart Disease in Indians

Treatise on Heart Disease in Indians is a comprehensive and authoritative reference dedicated to understanding the unique epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and management of cardiovascular diseases in the Indian population. This book is an essential resource for cardiologists, physicians, public health professionals, researchers, and medical students seeking population-specific insights into one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in South Asia.

The text explores the genetic, metabolic, lifestyle, and socio-economic determinants that contribute to the high burden of heart disease among Indians. It covers a wide spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, and arrhythmias. Emphasis is placed on early onset disease, atypical presentations, and aggressive disease patterns commonly observed in Indian patients.

Key Features

• Focused, population-specific guide on cardiovascular disease in Indians

• Covers epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, and management

• Includes coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and rheumatic heart disease

• Emphasizes early onset, aggressive patterns, and lifestyle influences

• Ideal for cardiologists, physicians, researchers, and public health professionals

• Valuable for clinical practice, academic study, and health policy planning