MCQs in Cardiothoracic Surgery


Book Description

This revision book in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac and lung anatomy, physiology and pharmacology suitable for surgical, medical and allied health professionals and trainees contains over 300 questions and answers.




Single Best Answer Questions in Cardiothoracic Surgery


Book Description

'Single Best Answer Questions in Cardiothoracic Surgery' provides a comprehensive revision aid to the candidates taking the specialty examination in cardiothoracic surgery. This revision aid provides over 300 single best answer practice questions in cardiothoracic surgery and conforms to the recent changes in the format of specialty examinations.




Cases for Surgical Finals


Book Description

A complete guide to passing your surgical finals! This comprehensive new guide tests your knowledge of general surgery, upper GI, lower GI, vascular, urology, trauma and orthopaedics, breast surgery, paediatric surgery, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and neurosurgery using a variety of question types




200 Practice Questions in Cardiothoracic Surgery


Book Description

This is a revision and learning aid that contains the 200 single best question and answer topics in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Questions cover topics that are particularly important from a specialty examination perspective. Detailed answers are included to further enhance knowledge and understanding. Authored by an experienced clinician, lecturer and author Dr Shahzad G Raja, this book understands which questions candidates find most challenging and offers a lifeline to those in particular who must revisit the subject for their specialty exams in Cardiothoracic Surgery. It responds directly to the increasing use of SBAs as an examination style in postgraduate examinations. Questions integrate relevant basic science and pathology with clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery. Realistic, case-based questions cover important pathologies. Multi-dimensional questions encourage problem solving, helping candidates connect together multiple pieces of information as clinicians do with real patients. The book provides detailed explanations for each correct answer. Challenging questions enhance preparation for harder exam questions. This book should be part of the armoury of every specialty exam candidate in Cardiothoracic Surgery as well as a resource for residents in Cardiothoracic Surgery.




Surgery MCQs and EMQs


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This book features MCQs and EMQs, two key components of many postgraduate surgical examinations, and is designed to be an accessible self-learning tool. The questions provided are typical of those that appear in the MRCS/AFRCSEd and similar examinations and detailed answers, along with explanatory notes to assist the reader, are provided throughout.




Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery


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Winner of a HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD in the Surgical specialties category of the 2011 BMA Medical Book Competition. Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a cardiac surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book are strictly evidence-based which makes it ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in cardiac surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination. Cardiologists, cardiothoracic intensive care unit specialists, nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine, both surgical and cardiological, will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the cardiac surgical process.




1,000 Practice MTF MCQs for the Primary and Final FRCA


Book Description

A single, comprehensive text covering all the MCQs required to prepare for both the Primary and Final FRCA exams.




MRCP Cardiology MCQs


Book Description

Cardiology is a large and critical branch of internal medicine, and as such covers a vast amount of the knowledge tested in Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) exams. This study guide contains 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs), each with various numbers of stem answers. The questions cover a wide range of both cardiology and cardiovascular pharmacology and encompass both basic anatomy and physiology of the heart, through to advanced topics such as evidence-based medicine. The questions are supplemented at the back of the book with explanatory answers to aid further revision and study.




Myocardial Protection


Book Description

Myocardial protection is regarded as one of the most important, yet also most controversial aspects of cardiac surgery. There has been considerable improvement in myocardial protection strategies over recent years, utilising a variety of new approaches to treat cardiac diseases, and this text is intended to embrace the state of the art in this field. The book summarises the state of knowledge on all aspects of myocardial protection, including the latest in the treatment of cardiac diseases, robotics, pediatric surgery and the treatment of cardiac failure. Robotic surgery, valvular surgery, pediatric surgery and coronary surgery are all covered by renowned experts, producing a comprehensive, forward-looking view of the field of myocardial protection. This book should function to update physicians and surgeons interested in the field of cardiac surgery on the current state of knowledge on myocardial protection.




Johns Hopkins Textbook of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Second Edition


Book Description

THE LANDMARK GUIDE TO ADULT CARDIAC, CONGENITAL CARDIAC, AND GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY--COMPLETELY UPDATED AND REVISED IN FULL COLOR An essential guide for daily clinical practice and a thorough review for the cardiothoracic boards, Johns Hopkins Textbook of Cardiothoracic Surgery is filled with authoritative guidance on surgical techniques and pre- and postoperative strategies for managing cardiothoracic disease. The content of this trusted classic reflects the rapidly changing field of cardiothoracic surgery. In addition to the basic curriculum required for certification, you will find coverage of advanced concepts, controversial issues, and new technologies. Johns Hopkins Textbook of Cardiothoracic Surgery provides an in-depth look at the full-spectrum of disorders and their surgical and medical management options, including congenital, acquired, and neoplastic diseases. Supporting this detailed coverage is an easy-to-navigate design and step-by-step explanations of the most complex operations. THE SECOND EDITION IS HIGHLIGHTED BY: NEW board review Q&A Ten NEW chapters including: Surgical Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation, Management of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, and Stem Cells for Cardiac Surgical Disease NEW full-color illustrations An increased number of decision-making flow charts that will prove valuable when preparing for cases and examinations Key Concepts that highlight epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic and treatment strategies, and outcomes for each topic NOTE: This book was previously known as the Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery but the second edition has been renamed to better reflect its scope and comprehensive nature.