This text is written to familiarize primary care physicians and internists with state of the art cardiovascular information relating to areas most commonly encountered in their daily practice. With the emphasis in health care shifting to the role of the general internist and family physician, this book is specifically oriented towards clinical problems related to family practice, cost-effective methods of testing, and when to refer to specialists. Each topic presents a brief section on pathophysiology, relevant epidemiology, clinical presentation, and therapeutic approach. Information is practically presented, with algorithms and tabular data. Recommendations on what tests to order and when to refer patients for specialty consultation is also included.