Daniels David V., Rockson Stanley G., Vagelos Randall (eds.) Concise Cardiology: An Evidence-Based Handbook

Wolters Kluwer, 2008. — 287 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7817-8509-9Written by residents, fellows in training, and experienced attending physicians, this pocket book presents an evidence-based clinical approach to cardiology in a concise quick-reference format. The book is designed for rapid point-of-care consultation and is ideal for residents, fellows, and practitioners who operate in a fast-paced environment. The comprehensive coverage ranges from preventive cardiology, to acute coronary syndromes, to electrophysiology, to cardiology consultation. Current AHA/ACC guidelines are combined with evidence-based findings and reviews of clinical trials. Each clinical problem is analyzed in detail to aid in diagnosis. Appendices cover central vascular access techniques and clinical pharmacology.Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System
Stress Testing
Chest Pain and the Acute Coronary Syndromes
Cardiogenic Shock
Bradyarrhythmias and Pacing
Wide and Narrow Complex Tachyarrhythmias
Sudden Cardiac Death and ICD Therapy
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Transplant Medicine
Valvular Diseases
Endocarditis
Pericardial Disease