Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #360888 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Book Info
Univ. of Miami, FL. Concise and comprehensive reference offers a practical approach to clinical cardiology, including pearls, summary tables, step-by-step illustrations, diagrams. Features cartoon drawings to emphasize key points. Includes an interactive CD-ROM of heart sounds. For medical students, residents, and physicians. Softcover.

About the Author
Michael A. Chizner, M.D., is Chief Medical Director of The Heart Center of Excellence of the North Broward Hospital District in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at both the University of Miami School of Medicine and the University of Florida College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, where he was elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. After completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Chizner served as a Fellow in Cardiology at Georgetown University Medical Center with the legendary cardiologist, Dr. W. Proctor Harvey, where he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Chizner is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Council on Clinical Cardiology of the American Heart Association, and the American College of Physicians, and has been recognized by his peers as one of the nation’s top cardiologists in the publication, Best Physicians in the U.S. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in cardiology, and has edited a critically-acclaimed two-volume textbook entitled, Classic Teachings in Clinical Cardiology – A Tribute to W. Proctor Harvey, M.D. Dr. Chizner also serves on the editorial boards of the journals, Cardiovascular Reviews and Reports, where he is the section editor of the monthly series, New Therapy Update, and the recently released American Heart Hospital Journal. He has directed national continuing medical education conferences in cardiology, and is involved in the instruction of medical students, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals at a variety of levels. In addition to the practice of clinical cardiology, Dr. Chizner’s current interests include the establishment of a cardiac center of excellence in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, committed to the advancement of medical education, clinical research, and the highest quality of compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care.

Customer Reviews

A MUST HAVE
This is by far an outstanding must have book.Very easy reading and yet very thourough. If you are an Internal Medicine Resident this is defenitely a book you should invest in.It has made my life so much easier.Filled with many useful pearls for everyday life practice.

This book is simply a gem!
After reviewing the fine quality of this book, I whole heartedly recommend this to everyone who needs to really learn the fine art of clinical cardiology. The cover sets the tone, it is really a lighthearted approach, full of all the aspects you will need in the world of cardiology. The cartoons are great fun, but more importantly, they are useful! The enclosed CD is an awesome tool, as well. There are pearls everywhere in this book.

A "Must - Have" for your Home Library
This is an incredible book for anybody and everybody in the medical field. It's great, easy reading with loads of very helpful information. It gives incredible instructions on everything from history taking and exam techniques, to interpreting ECG's and x-rays. The interactive CD allows you to put all the information together in case format to try to make diagnoses on patients, and really forces you into 'problem solving' mode. I highly recommend this book to ALL students, and even practitioners who want to brush up on their skills.