Cardiology: Clinical Methods

Cardiology - Clinical Methods is a concise resource for postgraduate students preparing for exams.

Divided into ten chapters, the book begins with a chapter on history taking, followed by arterial pulse, blood pressure, jugular venous pulse and precordial examination palpitation. Further chapters cover heart sounds, and the book closes with a chapter on systolic and diastolic sounds.

Each chapter in Cardiology – Clinical Methods begins with a chapter outline to introduce the topic and assist revision. Common exam cases are discussed in detail, and enhanced by images and information tables throughout the book.

Key Points

• Guide to clinical methods in cardiology for postgraduate students
• Chapters on arterial and jugular venous pulse, blood pressure and heart sounds
• Images and information tables throughout

V Jacob Jose MD, DM card, FACC, FCSI, FIAE
Professor of Cardiology, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India