This practical, concise guide concentrates on common conditions rather than rare diseases or unusual presentations of common diseases. The basic methods of patient evaluation are stressed. The first chapter introduces the ADVISE approach that is used throughout the handbook. Following the step-wise approach, Chapter Two covers the medical history and physical exam. Chapter Three outlines the ECG and the chest X-ray, and Chapter Four covers the other tests. Chapter Five presents the diagnosis and management of specific disorders grouped under the five key features. The Addendum includes extensive charts on differential diagnosis of basic symptom presentations associated with the key features.
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