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Problem Based Cardiology Cases,

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Editors: By Atifur Rahman, MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ and Simon O’Connor, FRACP, DDU, FCSANZ

Publication Date: 01 Jun 2020

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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.

Key Features

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
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About the author

By Atifur Rahman, MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ, Clinical Director-CCU, Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia. Associate Professor, Griffith University School of Medicine. Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University. and Simon O’Connor, FRACP, DDU, FCSANZ, Cardiologist, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

1. The Cardiovascular Examination
2. Common Valvular Heart Disease
3. ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
4. Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease
5. Management of Acute Chest Pain
6. Common Causes of ST Elevation in ECG
7. Coronary Artery Disease
8. Sudden Cardiac Death
9. Pericarditis
10. Cardiac Biomarker Troponin in Clinical Medicine
11. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
12. Atrial Fibrillation
13. Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Agents
14. Hypertension
15. Heart Failure
16. Syncope
17. Coronavirus Disease 2019

ISBN: 9780729543750

Page Count: 186

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