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Problem Based Cardiology Cases
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2020
- Authors: Atifur Rahman, Simon O’Connor
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 4 3 7 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 8 7 3 - 7
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 ev… Read more
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Request a sales quotePresented 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.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Preface
- 1 The Cardiovascular Examination
- Case 1 Scenario: Tara With Dyspnoea
- 2 Common Valvular Heart Disease
- Aortic Stenosis
- Case 2 Scenario: Bill With Heart Murmur
- Case 3 Scenario: Mrs AB With Exertional Dyspnoea
- Case 4 Scenario: Mr AL With Mild Exertional Dyspnoea
- References
- 3 ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- Case 5 Scenario: John With Chest Pain
- References
- 4 Secondary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease
- Case 6 Scenario: John in Cardiac Rehab
- References
- 5 Management of Acute Chest Pain
- Case 7 Scenario: Dawn With Chest Pain
- References
- 6 Common Causes of ST Elevation in ECG
- Case 8 Scenario: Julia With Chest Pain and ST Elevation
- References
- 7 Coronary Artery Disease
- Case 9 Scenario: Dawn With Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- References
- 8 Sudden Cardiac Death
- Case 10 Scenario: Paul With Systolic Murmur
- References
- 9 Pericarditis
- Case 11 Scenario: David With Chest Pain
- References
- 10 Cardiac Biomarker Troponin in Clinical Medicine
- Case 12 Scenario: Laura With Troponin Elevation
- References
- 11 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
- Case 13 Scenario: Edith With Chest Pain and Dyspnoea
- References
- 12 Atrial Fibrillation
- Case 14 Scenario: June Has an Irregular Pulse
- References
- 13 Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Agents
- Case 15 Scenario: Mr Johnson With Hypertension and AF
- Case 16 Scenario: Mr Smith With Angina
- References
- 14 Hypertension
- Case 17 Scenario: David With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- References
- 15 Heart Failure
- Case 18 Scenario: Robert With Dyspnoea
- References
- 16 Syncope
- Case 19 Scenario: Jessie With Loss of Consciousness
- Case 20 Scenario: Rhiannon With Transient Loss of Consciousness
- References
- 17 Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Case 21 Scenario: Peter With Dyspnoea, Dry Cough and Fever
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 186
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 1, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780729543750
- eBook ISBN: 9780729588737
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Atifur Rahman
Affiliations and expertise
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.SO
Simon O’Connor
Simon O’Connor, FRACP DDU FCSANZ , Cardiologist, Canberra Hospital; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Affiliations and expertise
FRACP, DDU, FCSANZ Cardiologist, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT, Australia