About this book
This comprehensive and concise presentation of genetic factors in cardiovascular disease
and their response to therapy consolidates knowledge of this high-interest and emerging
topic. Covering broad areas of contemporary genomic medicine and specific cardiovascular
diseases, this book is a must for anyone seeking to better understand this rapidly
developing field.
Reviews
?This excellent book highlights the many advances in this field, and educates cardiovascular
practitioners about what aspects of cardiology are likely to lend themselves to pharmacogenetics
and tailored therapy.? (Doody?s, 2009)
Author Bios
Dan M. Roden, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Director, Oates
Institute for Experimental Therapeutics, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Personalized
Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.


