Full Description
The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination is the latest edition of this essential guide to identifying the signs and symptoms of heart diseases.
The book is divided into 14 chapters, initially covering different types of pulse and the measurement of blood pressure. A chapter on heart sounds is followed by a three-part discussion on heart murmurs, including the use of recordings of heart sounds and video recordings of jugular pulsations. The signs and symptoms of cardiac disease are covered in detail, and the manifestations of cardiovascular disease are described. The book concludes with two chapters on electrocardiography (ECG).
Finally, the book provides a self-assessment chapter, with clinical scenarios which use history and clinical findings from actual patients. Enhanced by nearly 100 full colour images and illustrations and edited by a team of cardiology experts based in Toronto and Chicago, The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination is ideal for cardiologists and general physicians wishing to keep their knowledge of examination for heart disease up to date.
Key Points
Latest edition of guide to signs and symptoms of heart diseases
Previous edition published 2006 (9780673997661)
Edited by a team of US and Canada based cardiology experts
97 full colour images and illustrations
Includes interactive CD ROM
Contents
Approach to the Physical Examination of the Cardiac Patient
Arterial Pulse
Blood Pressure and its Measurement
Jugular Venous Pulse
Precordial Pulsations
Heart Sounds
Heart Murmurs (Part I)
Heart Murmurs (Part II)
Heart Murmurs (Part III)
Pathophysiologic Basis of Symptoms and Signs in Cardiac Disease
Local & Systemic Manifestation of Cardiovascular Disease
12-Lead ECG Interpretation
Integration of ECG into Cardiac Diagnosis
Self-Assessment
