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Present-day cardiology is replete with a bewildering array of sophisticated investigative techniques, that have eclipsed the art of arriving at a diagnosis on the bedside of the patient. Yet, a relevant medical history and a meticulous physical examination are indispensable tools to mentally construct a plausible clinical diagnosis. Further, simple but informative investigations such as electrocardiography (ECG), chest radiography (X-ray) and echocardiography (ECHO), have withstood the test of time in clinical cardiology. Moreover, they are cost-effective in resource-sensitive settings and can be performed at the patient`s bedside.
50 Cases in Clinical Cardiology: A Problem Solving Approach, is a compilation of real-world situations in clinical cardiology. Each case is introduced with a brief history and findings on physical examination. The clinical problem is then discussed analytically and ultimately solved with the aid of one or more simple bedside investigations. The case concludes with pertinent management issues along with some recent advances in diagnostics and therapeutics pertaining to that clinical entity. The text is suitably complemented by impressive illustrations of ECG strips, chest X-rays and ECHO images.
Key Features
¢ Brilliant compilation of real-world clinical situations encountered during the practice of bedside cardiology.
¢ Every case begins with a brief medical history along with the findings on general and precordial examination.
¢ The clinical problem is analytically discussed and ultimately solved with the aid of one or more investigations.
¢ Each case concludes with pertinent management issues as well as recent advances in diagnostics and therapeutics.
¢ Provides a wealth of clinical material on cardiac symptoms, clinical signs as well as key auscultatory findings.
¢ Incorporates a bewildering array of real ECG strips, X-ray films and ECHO images in the section on discussion.
¢ Ideal companion for students preparing for examinations, resident doctors working in cardiac units and physicians involved in heartcare. ISBN 9789351521105
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Pages : 254
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