Essentials of Cardiovascular Examination - Softcover

Raj, Sumesh; GV, Rajan

 
9789352500420: Essentials of Cardiovascular Examination
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9352500423 ISBN 13: 9789352500420
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

Essentials of Cardiovascular Examination highlights common mistakes made in cardiovascular examination. The book provides a solid foundation of clinical knowledge for the beginner, and an excellent reference guide for the experienced clinician.

Divided into 53 chapters across four sections, the book begins with guidance on approach to the patient, including cardiac history, general examination, and the anatomy of the heart and coronary circulation. The second section covers the cardiovascular system in detail, with topics including pulse, blood pressure, and percussion of the heart. The third section covers diseases relating to the cardiovascular system, ranging from congenital heart disease to ischemic heart disease and arrhythmias. The final section covers different investigations of the cardiovascular system, including the electrocardiogram, non-invasive imaging, stress tests and cardiac catheterisation.

With 70 images, illustrations and information tables, Essentials of the Cardiovascular System covers anatomy and physiology, physical diagnosis of all common cardiovascular diseases, their investigation and treatment, making this an ideal resource for students preparing for examinations.


Key Points

  • Concise guide to anatomy, physiology, physical diagnosis of diseases, investigation and treatment
  • 70 illustrations, images and information tables
  • Ideal for students preparing for examinations
  • Excellent reference guide for experienced clinicians

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About the Author

Sumesh Raj MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Rajan GV BSc MD
Former Professor and Head of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Senior Consultant Physician, Cosmopolitan Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9352500423
ISBN 13 
9789352500420
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
248