Main description:

Clinical Pearls in Cardiology is a concise collection of vital information on the signs and symptoms of heart diseases. This pocket-sized, quick reference guide is comprised of more than 200 questions and answers on clinical cardiology.

The book is divided into 10 chapters, covering history taking and general examination, pulse and blood pressure, the precordium, heart diseases and radiology. The book features analysis of the common symptoms of heart diseases, with pathophysiological explanations and differential diagnoses for each symptom. Symptoms covered include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness and leg swelling.

Clinical Pearls in Cardiology covers the essentials of cardiology in a simple, compact style. Presented in a question and answer format and enhanced by 36 illustrations, this book is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate cardiology students.

Key Points

More than 200 questions and answers on clinical cardiology
Features analysis of a range of heart disease symptoms
36 illustrations

Contents:

Chapter 1 History and General Examination

Chapter 2 Arterial Pulse and Blood Pressure

Chapter 3 Jugular Venous Pulse

Chapter 4 Inspection and Palpation of the Precordium

Chapter 5 Auscultation of the Precordium

Chapter 6 Valvular Heart Diseases

Chapter 7 Heart Disease and Fever

Chapter 8 Congenital Heart Disease

Chapter 9 Ischemic Heart Disease

Chapter 10 Radiology