Full Description
This book addresses the entire cardiological
pathology, and accompanies the reader through each significant
condition, from incidence and severity, to
mechanisms, clinical and lab diagnosis, and up to
treatment and prognosis.The presentation is enhanced by the use of numerous tables and figures, to better illustrate the similarities and differences between the discussed entities. The chapters have an uniform structure fostering a methodical approach to heart disease. The level is intermediate, with an accent on clinical practice. At the same time, an excellent tool for preparing for exams, as i) disease mechanisms are systematically discussed; ii) guidelines are explained and summarized; iii) novel resarch directions are explained. The book provides conciseness, completeness, and updatedness, while offers: for residents, familiarization with the discipline of cardiology; for cardiology fellows, the book will be a friendly companion for practice and Boards study; for primary care physicians, the book represents an update to their knowledge; while for clinical cardiologists, the book represents a companion reference.
Contents
1. Diagnostic Tests in Cardiology; 2. Ischemic Heart Disease; 3. Diseases of Blood Pressure; 4. Heart Failure; 5. Valvular Heart Disease; 6. Rhythm and Conduction Disturbances; 7. Pericardial Disease; 8. Cardiac Tumors; 9. Cardiac Trauma; 10. Congenital Heart Disease; 11. Angiology: Diseases of Blood Vessels; 12. Heart Disease in Special Populations
