Cardiology in Focus

A new book in the In Focus series covering a major clinical specialty. The text covers the whole spectrum of cardiac disease in the concise text and illustration format of this series. The text is illustrated by a range of photographs including all major investigational procedures used in the specialty, as well as high quality clinical photographs and pathology specimens. The book ends with a range of picture-based self-assessment questions with full accompanying descriptive answers.Presents more than 170 full-color and black-and-white images that depict the clinical appearance of disease, pathologic specimens, and major investigational procedures such as ECG, ultrasound, radiography, and modern nuclear scanning.Examines a wide variety of issues, including cardiologic investigation, congenital disease, and principles of therapy. Features a consistent chapter design, with summaries of each condition's incidence, clinical features, differential diagnosis, management, and prognosis on left-hand pages and 4 to 6 illustrations on the facing right-hand pages.Offers a broad selection of review questions to help readers practice for exams and build confidence.Delivers a convenient pocket size for instant reference anywhere.