Washington Cardiology Consultation Handbook

Author: Crawford
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book includes a detailed description of the management of patients with cardiovascular emergencies (this book excels in balancing conciseness and comprehensiveness compared to other manuals), it is divided into three parts, each with its own chapters. Part I is on the general manifestations of heart disease (chest pain, dyspnea, syncope, acute cardiac emergencies), the second part is on cardiovascular diseases, it includes the most common disease processes in cardiology and provides important knowledge on epidemiology, pathophysiology, standard history taking and physical examination, diagnostic tests, and treatment. The third part is on cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures, it reviews diagnostic tests, procedures, and the evaluation and management of non-cardiac surgical patients.