Problem Based Cardiology Cases - Softcover

Rahman MBBS FRACP FCSANZ, Atifur; O’Connor FRACP DDU FCSANZ, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0729543757 ISBN 13: 9780729543750

Publisher: Elsevier, 2020

Synopsis

Presented in the context of clinical cases, this unique resource steps medical students through the most common cardiology problems encountered on the ward and discusses the evidence-based treatments used in practice. This problem-based learning mirrors clinical practice, providing a useful clinical approach for students to carry throughout their careers.

Written by Atifur Rahman and Simon O’Connor, Problem Based Cardiology Cases includes considered and wide-ranging coverage of everyday cardiology encounters – from basic bedside issues to controversial and advanced aspects of cardiology. The only local text of its kind is richly referenced with Australian guidelines, while at the same time incorporates a global element by summarising up-to-date literature and landmark clinical trials from around the world.

• Cardiology cases, which include: treatment pathways and guidelines; summaries of symptoms, drugs and evidence; images taken from real patient cases
• Concisely conveys up-to-date information and findings from key clinical trials to give a clear understanding of the evidence behind optimal treatment
• Extensive coverage of everyday encounters – from basic bedside cardiology to controversial and advanced aspects of cardiology
• Review and revision of clinical examination techniques and the importance of getting these right
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase

About this title

About the Author

Simon O’Connor

FRACP, DDU, FCSANZ

Cardiologist, Canberra, Australian Capital

Territory, Australia

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0729543757
• ISBN 13: 9780729543750
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 186