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Edited by James T. Willerson. Approximately 500 pp,. illustrated. New York, Gower Medical, 1992. $159.50. (Distributed in the U.S. by Raven Press, New York.) ISBN 0-397-44695-0.

This oversized, magnificently produced book is a major publishing event. The distinguished editor has assembled nine contributors to produce seven sections, all but one by a single eminent author. It is unusual for every contributor to a multiauthored book to perform outstandingly, but these chapters range from excellent to superb. It is an understatement to say that this book is lavishly illustrated -- the abundant, high-quality illustrations are themselves worth the price of the book.

The editor has written the first chapter, on coronary disease, covering every aspect and complication and including useful algorithms for treatment of stable angina and . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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