
Crash Course Cardiology
Elsevier (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 28. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
305 pages
978-0-7020-7357-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.
A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated - with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.
Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.
Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of cardiology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!?
Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time
Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success
Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information
Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-memoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know
Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated - with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.
Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.
Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of cardiology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!?
Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time
Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success
Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information
Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-memoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know
Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
More details
Series
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Approx. 110 illustrations (110 in full color); Illustrations
Weight
650 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-7357-1 (9780702073571)
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Persons
Philip Xiu a GP Registrar, Yorkshire Deanery, Leeds, UK.
Author
Junior Doctor, Edinburgh, UK
Junior Doctor, Edinburgh, UK
Series Editor
Guest editor
British Heart Foundation John Wheatley Chair of Cardiology, University of Edinburgh, UK
Content
Part 1: The Basics
Chapter 1. Cardiac anatomy, physiology and development
Chapter 2. The cardiac cycle, control of cardiac output, and haemodynamic regulation.??
Chapter 3. ECG interpretation
Chapter 4. Other common investigations
Part 2: Presenting complaints
Chapter 5. History and examination of the cardiovascular system??
Chapter 6. Chest pain??
Chapter 7. Breathlessness and peripheral oedema??
Chapter 8. Palpitations??
Chapter 9. Syncope??
Chapter 10. Heart murmurs
Part 3: Atherosclerosis and its risk factors
Chapter 11. Atherosclerosis??
Chapter 12. Risk factors
Part 4: Clinical conditions
Chapter 13. Stable angina and acute coronary syndromes
Chapter 14. Heart failure
Chapter 15. Arrhythmias?
Chapter 16. Valvular disease
Chapter 17. Diseases of the myocardium and pericardium?
Chapter 18. Congenital heart disease
E-only Chapter Clinical Cases
Chapter 1. Cardiac anatomy, physiology and development
Chapter 2. The cardiac cycle, control of cardiac output, and haemodynamic regulation.??
Chapter 3. ECG interpretation
Chapter 4. Other common investigations
Part 2: Presenting complaints
Chapter 5. History and examination of the cardiovascular system??
Chapter 6. Chest pain??
Chapter 7. Breathlessness and peripheral oedema??
Chapter 8. Palpitations??
Chapter 9. Syncope??
Chapter 10. Heart murmurs
Part 3: Atherosclerosis and its risk factors
Chapter 11. Atherosclerosis??
Chapter 12. Risk factors
Part 4: Clinical conditions
Chapter 13. Stable angina and acute coronary syndromes
Chapter 14. Heart failure
Chapter 15. Arrhythmias?
Chapter 16. Valvular disease
Chapter 17. Diseases of the myocardium and pericardium?
Chapter 18. Congenital heart disease
E-only Chapter Clinical Cases