While some research methods or techniques are applicable in several areas of medicine, research in cardiovascular diseases requires knowledge of an increasing array of procedures, techniques and measurements that are highly specialized and unique to this area of investigation. Edited by senior clinical investigators who are recognized leaders in cardiovascular medicine worldwide, this book provides readers with a comprehensive, practical “how-to-do-it” review of best-practice techniques for cardiovascular research.

Edited by

Hossein Ardehali MD, PhD, FAHA, Associate Professor of Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology and Biological
Chemistry
Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of
Medicine, Chicago, IL USA

Roberto Bolli MD
Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Director, Institute of Molecular Cardiology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY USA

Douglas W. Losordo MD
Vice President New Therapeutic Development
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Deerfield, IL USA