Cardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment: A Companion Guide to Hurst's the Heart


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GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE – AND SHARPEN YOUR BOARD PREPARATION SKILLS -- WITH THE ONLY REVIEW BASED ON THE CONTENT OF HURST’S THE HEARTCardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment is an all-inclusive study guide and learning tool written to complement the Fourteenth Edition of Hurst’s the Heart – the field’s cornerstone text, and the resource considered by many to be the pinnacle of cardiovascular knowledge. Cardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment contains more than 1,100 carefully selected questions and answers presented in multiple-choice format. Each of the 112 chapters of Hurst’s the Heart is represented in this unique review, with ten multiple-choice questions. Detailed answers are provided for each question, including not only an explanation of why the correct answer is correct, but also why the incorrect answers are incorrect.HERE’S WHY THIS IS THE ULTIMATE BOARD REVIEW AND CARDIOLOGY LEARNING TOOL:•Questions and answers correspond to appropriate sections of Hurst’s the Heart, and include valuable tables, figures, images, and references•The more than 1,100 Q&A span the depth and breadth of the entire field of cardiovascular medicine•High-yield material is specifically selected for Board relevance •Includes content based on ACC, AHA, and ESC guidelinesCardiology Board Review and Self-Assessment: A Companion Guide to Hurst’s the Heart is essential reading for anyone preparing to take the Subspecialty Examination in Cardiovascular Disease given by the Board of Internal Medicine, as well as practicing cardiologists preparing for recertification. It is also of value to medical students, residents, fellows, practicing physicians, and other healthcare professionals who wish to expand their knowledge of cardiovascular medicine.




Cardiac Electrophysiology


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This book offers a comprehensive review of clinical cardiac electrophysiology in a question and answer format. Chapters contain over 200 questions divided into 9 chapters, each organized by cardiac electrophysiology topic. Each question is followed by the correct answer with a detailed explanation along with references for further reading. Important concepts are highlighted and supported by over 200 illustrations and high resolution images. The book addresses a broad range of topics that are important when studying for the initial certification or recertification of the clinical cardiac electrophysiology board examination. It is also highly relevant for daily clinical practice in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Topics covered in the book include: Review of basic and clinical cardiac electrophysiology principles associated with cardiac arrhythmias The evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders Review of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies for the treatment of arrhythmias Clinical indications, fundamental principles and electrical characteristics of implantable cardiac electronic devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators Clinical, electrocardiographic, and electrophysiologic characteristics of specific cardiac arrhythmia syndromes Cardiac Electrophysiology Board Review is a must-have resource for cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology trainees as well as attending physicians preparing for the certification or recertification examination. It may also be a useful guide for cardiologists, cardiac electrophysiologists and all clinicians who wish to further their understanding of heart rhythm disorders.




Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Board Review Questions and Answers


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Focus on the right questions for the cardiology boards and recertification exam with the latest addition to the popular Mayo Clinic board review collection. Easy-to-use and organized by sections, this book includes more than 650 board-focused questions, full-color illustrations and explained answers focused on cutting-edge knowledge of accepted diagnostic methods, pharmacotherapy, and interventional, and non-interventional treatment options. Use this book to sharpen your board knowledge skills and improve your score. For further study and reference, use this book with the Mayo Clinic Cardiology Concise Textbook, Third Edition-a special value course pack is also available.




Cardiovascular Medicine Board Review and Self-Assessment


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Covering both cardiovascular medicine and cardiac surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine Board Review and Self-Assessment is a unique, comprehensive review tool for the ABIM's Cardiovascular Disease exam. Edited by Drs. Debabrata Mukherjee and Sulagna Mookherjee, with up-to-date questions written by senior faculty and fellows, this companion volume to s Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery contains more than 1,000 questions and answers that closely match the ABIM exam blueprint and mirror the sections in the textbook, for easier and more efficient study and review. Covers every area of the ABIM exam, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, valvular disease, pericardial disease, congenital heart disease, vascular diseases, systemic hypertension and hypotension, pulmonary circulation disorders, systemic disorders affecting the circulatory system, and physiology Provides explanations for both correct and incorrect answers Addresses clinical topics in preventive and rehabilitative cardiology, cardiovascular disease in women, geriatric cardiovascular disease, preoperative assessment for noncardiac surgery, postoperative cardiac care, critical care medicine, cardiovascular surgery, and general IM as encountered in the practice of cardiology Enrich your eBook reading experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.




The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review


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"The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review, 2nd Edition, continues to offer thorough preparation for board certification and recertification exams in cardiology. It is written by distinguished clinicians from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and based on the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's popular annual Intensive Review of Cardiology course.The book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of every area of contemporary cardiovascular medicine. Emphasis is on board relevant clinical material and accurate real-world clinical decision making. More than 400 illustrations and numerous tables facilitate quick review. Board-format questions with answers and explanations appear at the end of each section. New for this edition: 4 color added throughout highlighted key points/critical issues surrounding guidelines. Online companion website with a component of online clinical cases with questions"--Provided by publisher.




Braunwald's Heart Disease


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Dr. Leonard S. Lilly, provides a current, clear and concise overview of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine. In print, more than 800 review questions - derived from the 9th Edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease - test your knowledge of all essential concepts in cardiology today. Detailed answers and cross references to Braunwald's make it easy to find definitive explanations for questions you may not have answered correctly. The result is an ideal way to study for the Subspecialty Examinations in Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure! Get a realistic simulation of the exam experience with interactive review questions. Assess your mastery of the latest topics in cardiovascular medicine, including molecular cardiovascular imaging, intravascular ultrasound imaging, cardiovascular regeneration and tissue engineering, device therapy for advanced heart failure, atrial fibrillation management, structural heart disease, and Chagasic heart disease. Maximize your comprehension with full-color images and illustrations throughout the text. Be fully prepared for your subspecialty examinations in Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure with Lilly and Braunwald.




Hurst's the Heart


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Summarizes the field of cardiology while including patient management questions to follow the board exam. Detailed answers with rationales are supplied along with references to the current literature, as are the advances in cardiovascular imaging.




Cardiology Board Review


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Multiple choice question-and-answer book for cardiologists at all levels, now updated to include 100 new questions covering additional topics Cardiology Board Review, Second Edition is a multiple-choice question-and-answer study aid that is written for the primary purpose of helping candidates prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) subspecialty certification. The questions address all areas of cardiology, some of which include: physical examination, ECG section with high resolution images, non-invasive and invasive imaging, myocardial diseases, and more. Each of the 1,400 questions is followed by four answers to choose from and the discussions address not only the rationale behind picking the right choice, but also fills in information around the topic so that important key concepts are clearly laid out. This helps candidates to prepare for the test, while also developing a clear understanding of various aspects of cardiology, including diagnosis and management. Written by two highly experienced authors in the field of healthcare, Cardiology Board Review, Second Edition covers topics such as: History and physical examinations, electrocardiography, chest x-rays in cardiology, stress testing and risk stratification of asymptomatic subjects, and echocardiography Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, cardiac computed tomography, cardiac catheterization, acute coronary syndromes, and chronic coronary artery disease Heart failure, transplant, left ventricular assist devices, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathies, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus Lipids, valvular heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, pericardial diseases, aortic diseases, and cardiac arrhythmias Pacemakers and defibrillators, cardiac masses, systemic disorders affecting the heart, and heart disease and pregnancy Providing comprehensive coverage of all relevant subjects and offering the easy-to-understand "why" behind the answer to each question, this second edition of Cardiology Board Review is an essential study resource for fellows in training, practicing cardiologists, and those preparing for ABIM subspecialty board in cardiology.




The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review


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Providing a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of every area of contemporary cardiovascular medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Review is an excellent tool for learning and reviewing key concepts in major areas of cardiology. The ThirdEdition contains fully revised content, review questions used on the board exam. A new, easy-to-follow chapter template facilitates quick review and retention of the material. Emphasizes board-relevant clinical material and accurate, real-world clinical decision making. Covers every major topic you'll encounter on certification and recertification exams, including congenital heart disease, electrophysiology, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, and pharmacology, and more. Presents review questions with each chapter for thorough exam preparation and self-assessment. Uses a new, consistent format for most chapters: introduction, clinical presentation, diagnosis, algorithm, treatment, suggested readings, and questions/answers. Written by distinguished clinicians from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and based on the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's popular annual Intensive Review of Cardiology course. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.




Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology


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This concise collection of electrophysiological facts prepares you to face the clinical questions surrounding arrhythmia and conduction disorders with confidence. Clear and direct, the book offers: succinct factual information supported by illustrations, tables, and references self-assessment questions for each chapter, to test your knowledge of the area Essential Cardiac Electrophysiology summarizes the fundamental information that forms the basis of the modern approach to cardiac arrhythmias, from an explanation of the electrophysiologic effects of cardiac ion channel activity to the latest information on available implantable defibrillators. All members of the cardiac care team will benefit from keeping this valuable guide close at hand.