Essentials of Cardiovascular Examination

Divided into 53 chapters across four sections, the book begins with guidance on approach to the patient, including cardiac history, general examination, and the anatomy of the heart and coronary circulation. The second section covers the cardiovascular system in detail, with topics including pulse, blood pressure, and percussion of the heart. The third section covers diseases relating to the cardiovascular system, ranging from congenital heart disease to ischemic heart disease and arrhythmias. The final section covers different investigations of the cardiovascular system, including the electrocardiogram, non-invasive imaging, stress tests and cardiac catheterisation.

With 70 images, illustrations and information tables, Essentials of the Cardiovascular System covers anatomy and physiology, physical diagnosis of all common cardiovascular diseases, their investigation and treatment, making this an ideal resource for students preparing for examinations.

Key Points

• Concise guide to anatomy, physiology, physical diagnosis of diseases, investigation and treatment
• 70 illustrations, images and information tables
• Ideal for students preparing for examinations
• Excellent reference guide for experienced clinicians

Sumesh Raj MD 
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Rajan GV BSc MD 
Former Professor and Head of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Senior Consultant Physician, Cosmopolitan Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India