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.
Features:- 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
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase
Table Of Contents:- 1. The Cardiovascular Examination
- 2. Common Valvular Heart Disease
- 3. ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- 4. Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease
- 5. Management of Acute Chest Pain
- 6. Common Causes of ST Elevation in ECG
- 7. Coronary Artery Disease
- 8. Sudden Cardiac Death
- 9. Pericarditis
- 10. Cardiac Biomarker Troponin in Clinical Medicine
- 11. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
- 12. Atrial Fibrillation
- 13. Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Agents
- 14. Hypertension
- 15. Heart Failure
- 16. Syncope
- 17. Coronavirus Disease 2019
