Essential Revision Notes for Cardiology KBA (Oxford Higher Specialty Training)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199654905 ISBN 13: 9780199654901

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2014

As the first revision text aimed specifically at the Knowledge-Based Assessment, Revision Notes for Cardiology is the cornerstone of your revision for this new and compulsory examination.

Each chapter exactly maps the core cardiology training curriculum, giving measurable assurance that you are getting the information you need to pass. Each chapter is written by a senior cardiology trainee in collaboration with a senior consultant who has expertise in that specific field, ensuring that the content is both authoritative and accessible. Drawing on the latest guidelines and documents, the concise, bullet-pointed layout allows easy access to and digestion of the key points you'll need during revision. Numerous tables, boxes and figures make this the ideal accompaniment to retaining the large and varied amount of information needed to pass the examination.

About the Author:

Dr Ali Khavandi is Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Harefield Hospital, The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.

Review:

Whenever I've taken post-grad medical exams (MRCP etc) I make sure I have the one book that give me the succinct and up-to date knowledge that will give me the confidence to perform well. This book is perfect because of its easy to digest bullet point and illustration style. Would also highly recommend for any core medical or cardiology trainees. Excellent revision book. * Will Evans, Amazon customer review * Having just read this book from cover to cover, I can vouch for the accuracy of its content and its relevance to cardiology trainees preparing for the KBA exam. Largely well written, it covers all key cardiology topics (mirroring the national curriculum) and also encompasses relevant UK and ESC guidelines. It will undoubtedly help with the KBA exam but also provides some very handy tips for daily practice, making it relevant to anyone with an interest in cardiology. Essential for KBA exam! * Mr S Kandan * As great as it is to have large reference books like Braunwald's The Heart etc., in terms of practical use, I've always wanted a concise resource which I can read from cover to cover, and which will give me the confidence to deal with everyday clinical issues in cardiology (and hold my own in any intellectual discussions around the evidence base etc. on a ward round!). This book achieves that perfectly, and I believe is really quite unique in that sense. Really excellent. Well done. Essential. * David Holt * For someone that's closing on their KBA exam, I can honestly say that this book is a must have. The author presents gem after gem of information in a highly effective manner. The contents are concise but it contains plentiful information needed to pass the examination. The bullet-pointed outline and diagrams are brilliant for memory retention. Such a great way to learn for revision. It is worth and highly recommended purchase. A top-notch book to score for KBA exam! * Sharifah Zamya, Amazon customer review * This guide is a perfect resource to both guide your studying and ensure your success. It includes all the high yield material for the KBA, exploring exactly what you need to know in a digestible manner. Couldn't recommend a better study aid for this exam! Perfect revision guide. Well written, high yield material. * NJon, Amazon customer review * This book bridges the gap between a large, highly detailed reference book, and a small pocket guide. It is an absolute must for those in training, and anyone interested in cardiology. * Hannah ZR McConkey, The British Journal of Cardiology *