DESCRIPTION:
Essential Revision Notes for the European Exam in Core Cardiology provides a comprehensive review of the material you need to pass this challenging exam. Based on the bestselling Essential Revision Notes for Cardiology KBA, this new resource has been fully updated and refreshed to reflect the ESC core curriculum for cardiology.
Written in a revision notes style with lists, bullets points, and tables, this resoure helps you absorb information and grasp essential facts quickly. Each chapter is written by a senior cardiology trainee in collaboration with a senior consultant who has expertise in that specific field, ensuring that the content is both authoritative and accessible.
Drawing on the editors"" and contributors"" experience and expertise, Essential Revision Notes for the European Exam in Core Cardiology is a trustworthy revision guide for cardiology trainees, as well as a useful reference for practising cardiologists.
CONTENTS:
Section 1. Imaging
1.1:Echocardiography
1.2:Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
1.3:Cardiac computed tomography
1.4:Nuclear techniques
Section 2. Coronary Artery Disease
2.1:Acute coronary syndrome
2.2:Chronic coronary syndrome
2.3:Cardiac catheterisation
Section 3. Valvular Heart Disease
3.1:Aortic valve disease
3.2:Mitral valve disease
3.3:Tricuspid valve disease
3.4:Pulmonary valve disease
3.5:Multi-valvular disease
3.6:Prosthetic valves
3.7:Infective endocarditis
Section 4. Rhythm disorders
4.1:The electrocardiogram
4.2:Transient loss consciousness
4.3:Bradycardia and pacemakers
4.4:Supraventricular tachycardia
4.5:Atrial fibrillation
4.6:Atrial flutter
4.7:Ventricular arrhythmia
4.8:Cardiac ion channel dysfunction
4.9:Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
4.10:Cardiac re-synchronisation therapy and His bundle pacingBR>
Section 5. Heart Failure
5.1:Heart failure syndromes
5.2:Cardiomyopthies
5.3:Pericardial disease
5.4:Cardiac tumours
5.5:Cardio-oncology
Section 6. Acute Cardiovascular Care
6.1:Acute cardiovascular care
6.2:Cardiac arrest and resuscitation
6.3:Sudden cardiac death
Section 7. Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sport
7.1:Sports cardiology
7.2:Primary prevention
7.3:Arterial hypertension
7.4:Dyslipidaemia
7.5:Diabetes
7.6:Cardiac rehabilitation
Section 8. Cardiac Patients in Other Settings
8.1:Aortic disease
8.2:Trauma to the aorta or heart
8.3:Peripheral artery disease
8.4:Thromboembolic disease
8.5:Pulmonary hypertension
8.6:Adult congenital heart disease
8.7:Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
Section 9. Cardiological Consultation
9.1:The patient undergoing non-cardiac surgery
9.2:The patient with neurological symptoms
9.3:The patient with chronic kidney disease
9.4:The patient with pulmonary disease
9.5:The patient with rheumatic disorders
9.6:The patient with erectile dysfunction
Section 10. Genetics and Clinical Pharmacology
10.1:Genetics
10.2:Clinical pharmacology