Cardiology In Focus - Softcover

Grace PhD FRCP FACC, Andrew A.; Thomas MBBS MRCP PhD, Glyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443074232 ISBN 13: 9780443074233

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2004

Synopsis

A new book in the In Focus series covering a major clinical specialty. The text covers the whole spectrum of cardiac disease in the concise text and illustration format of this series. The text is illustrated by a range of photographs including all major investigational procedures used in the specialty, as well as high quality clinical photographs and pathology specimens. The book ends with a range of picture-based self-assessment questions with full accompanying descriptive answers. Presents more than 170 full-color and black-and-white images that depict the clinical appearance of disease, pathologic specimens, and major investigational procedures such as ECG, ultrasound, radiography, and modern nuclear scanning. Examines a wide variety of issues, including cardiologic investigation, congenital disease, and principles of therapy. Features a consistent chapter design, with summaries of each condition's incidence, clinical features, differential diagnosis, management, and prognosis on left-hand pages and 4 to 6 illustrations on the facing right-hand pages. Offers a broad selection of review questions to help readers practice for exams and build confidence. Delivers a convenient pocket size for instant reference anywhere.

About this title

About the Author

Glyn Thomas MD

Specialist Registrar in Cardiology, Newham General Hospital, London, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443074232
• ISBN 13: 9780443074233
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172