Description
Presented in the context of clinical cases, this unique resource steps medical students through the most common cardiology problems encountered on the ward and discusses the evidence-based treatments used in practice. This problem-based learning mirrors clinical practice, providing a useful clinical approach for students to carry throughout their careers.Written by Atifur Rahman and Simon O'Connor, Problem Based Cardiology Cases includes considered and wide-ranging coverage of everyday cardiology encounters – from basic bedside issues to controversial and advanced aspects of cardiology. The only local text of its kind is richly referenced with Australian guidelines, while at the same time incorporates a global element by summarising up-to-date literature and landmark clinical trials from around the world.- Cardiology cases, which include: treatment pathways and guidelines; summaries of symptoms, drugs and evidence; images taken from real patient cases- Concisely conveys up-to-date information and findings from key clinical trials to give a clear understanding of the evidence behind optimal treatment- Extensive coverage of everyday encounters – from basic bedside cardiology to controversial and advanced aspects of cardiology- Review and revision of clinical examination techniques and the importance of getting these right
Table of Contents
1. The Cardiovascular Examination2. Common Valvular Heart Disease3. ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction4. Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease5. Management of Acute Chest Pain6. Common Causes of ST Elevation in ECG7. Coronary Artery Disease8. Sudden Cardiac Death9. Pericarditis10. Cardiac Biomarker Troponin in Clinical Medicine11. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy12. Atrial Fibrillation13. Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Agents14. Hypertension15. Heart Failure16. Syncope17. Coronavirus Disease 2019
