From the reviews of the fourth edition: "The Essential Atlas of Cardiovascular Disease aims to provide a condensed and comprehensive update of the key principles and most recent advances in cardiovascular medicine for the practicing cardiologist as well as the primary care physician. ... provides an excellent overview of the core topics in cardiology. ... can be used for teaching purposes without copyright infringement. ... the Essential Atlas is the best single volume print option for anyone in the market for a well-edited and visually oriented overview of cardiovascular diseases." (Ruth Falik, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 302 (21), 2009)