The new edition includes thoroughly revised and updated information about the latest clinical trials and guidelines in Cardiology. For medical students, house officers, cardiac fellows, practicing physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates and other health care professionals. A clear, concise, highly practical and enjoyable overview of all of clinically relevant cardiology. History, physical, ECG (ECG interpretation taught in just 40 pages!), radiology, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests, therapy (both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), cardiac device therapy, and cardiac surgery. A final section of the book takes the full gamut of cardiac pearls of wisdom obtained in all previous chapters and Puts It All Together to clearly teach the approach to diagnosis and treatment of the most common cardiac pathologies. "Putting It All Together" includes: APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HEART FAILURE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYERTENSION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH VALVULAR HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AORTIC DISSECTION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH PERICARDIAL DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH PULMONARY HYPERTENSION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A HEART MURMUR APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS AND CONDUCTION DISTURBANCES APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HEART DISEASE UNDERGOING NON-CARDIAC SURGERY APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH NEOPLASTIC HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH "FALSE" HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AN ACUTE CARDIAC EMERGENCY Companion Digital Download of Heart Sounds & Images program (Win/Mac) with heart sounds, ECG interpretation, chest x-rays, echocardiography, cases, and quiz.

A clear, concise, highly practical and enjoyable overview of all of clinically relevant cardiology. History, physical, ECG (ECG interpretation taught in just 40 pages), radiology, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests, and therapy (both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic). Includes interactive CD-ROM (Win/Mac) with heart sounds, ECG interpretation, chest x-rays, echocardiography and quiz. For medical students, house officers, cardiac fellows, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals.

A clear, concise, highly practical and enjoyable overview of all of clinically relevant cardiology. History, physical, ECG (ECG interpretation taught in just 40 pages), radiology, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests, and therapy (both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic). Includes interactive CD-ROM (Win/Mac) with heart sounds, ECG interpretation, chest x-rays, echocardiography and quiz. For medical students, house officers, cardiac fellows, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals.

NEW RELEASE!!! Hematology encompasses numerous diseases, and it is easy to get lost in the details of a reference text. This book focuses on seeing the overall clinical picture in a brief, clear manner. It offers a practical overview of the range of common hematologic disorders, with their diagnoses and treatments. The book is directed toward the medical, nursing, and PA student as well as the general practitioner, who would like a brief overview of the key and practical clinical aspects of Hematology, with understanding, rather than rote memorization.

A clear, concise approach to acquiring the skills of interpreting the clinically vital components to the most common radiographic conditions seen in the emergency room or on the ward by the non-radiologist. While intended for medical students and residents, it is also useful for nurses, nurse practitioners, PA’s and X-ray technicians. Each chapter is subdivided into Radiographic Anatomy, Approach and Specific Problem sections. In the Radiographic Anatomy sections, key anatomical landmarks are identified using simple illustrations. In the Approach sections, reading of the radiographic examination is explained using analogies, illustrative cartoons and mnemonics. In the Specific Problem sections, the radiographic findings of the most common and deadly conditions are discussed. Topics such as MRI, CT, barium studies and ultrasonography are covered in greater detail with the companion Download of Clinical Radiology MRS Atlas program (Win/Mac).

CD on Differentail Diagnosis, shows the interpretation of common lab tests and patient symptoms and signs, also facilitates searching several reference services for additional information.

The book blendes the essentials of basic pharmacology and clinical pharmacology so that the transition from classroom to hospital is less abrupt. Students report that the book is most effective when lecture notes are written directly on the tables and margins, providing a single, concise guide for finals and the National Boards.

"A marriage of medicine and psychology, this book provides a compassionate, practical, and humorous look at behavioral/psychological strategies in caring for patients."-- publisher's description.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1 General Principles. 2 Depression. 3 Bipolar Illness. 4 Anxiety Disorders. 5 Psychotic Disorders. 6 Miscellaneous Disorders. 7 non-Response and "Breakthrough Symptoms" Algorithms. 8 Case Examples. App. A- History and personal Data Questionnaire. App. B- Special Cautions When Taking MAO Inhibitors.