<P>This new compendium brings together the abridged clinical practice guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology. Included are key sections of interest in general practice such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, congenital heart disease, and arrhythmias. Specialist content includes percutaneous coronary interventions, myocardial disease, cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy, infective endocarditis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, management of stable angina, and grown-up congenital heart disease. In total the 21 separate sets of guidelines, created by panels of leading experts across Europe, provide the most authoritative reference to contemporary cardiology practice. This compendium is an essential resource for the practicing GP, student, and specialist in the field.<P>