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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.
1400 multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations to help you prepare for the ABIM subspecialty board in cardiology
In the newly revised second edition of Cardiology Board Review, an expert team of cardiologists and medical educators delivers a practical and hands-on study aid to help candidates prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine subspecialty certification. Every relevant area of cardiology is covered, including physical examination, ECG (with a section that offers high-resolution images), non-invasive and invasive imaging, myocardial disease, and more.
1400 multiple-choice questions are provided, and each are accompanied by an answer, a detailed discussion of the reasons for the correct answer and supplementary information highlighting key knowledge that is helpful for the exam. This latest edition offers 100 brand-new questions on additional topics.
Cardiology Board Review, Second Edition provides you with comprehensive coverage of all applicable subject areas, addressing the “what” and “why” underlying each of the 1400 multiple-choice questions. From the use of chest x-rays in cardiology to the treatment of cardiac masses and systemic disorders affecting the heart, this book is an essential study resource for fellows in training, practicing cardiologists, and anyone preparing for the ABIM subspecialty board in cardiology.
Ramdas G. Pai, MD, FRCP (Edin), FACC, is Professor of Medicine, Chairman of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, and is the Program Director for the Cardiovascular Fellowship Training Program at UCR School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA. He has published 400 abstracts and manuscripts in the field of cardiology and echocardiography.
Padmini Varadarajan, MD, FACC, is Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology, Associate Program Director for the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at UCR School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA.
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition (March 13, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 688 pages
ISBN-10 : 1119814944
ISBN-13 : 978-1119814948
