Book[edited by Hanna K. Gaggin, James L. Januzzi].
Summary: Preparing for the cardiology board examination is an intensely stressful period and traditionally relies on the participant searching through their own references, whether that be the large textbooks, small handbooks and their own notes. Good books are generally too long and time-consuming, while shorter books are either insubstantial in content or rely too much on the views of one author. The key elements for a successful reference for those taking their boards are a balanced proportion of essential content alongside rare but frequently tested topics, the wisdom of experts in the field, a practical questions session at the end of every topic and additional visuals not possible on the two-dimensional page. In the MGH Cardiology Board Review, the Editors have compiled the expertise of over 72 experienced authors from the Mass General in a succinct volume, applying methods thoroughly tested in the Board Review Conference. In addition, two very important sections are included on ECGs and images, contents of which are derived from the board examination answer keys, the very ones that readers are expected to know. Plans on how to best approach the board examination preparation and what additional resources to go to are provided. In short, this book has all the strengths to ensure your success on the boards exam.
Contents:
History and physical examination
Cardiac noninvasive Imaging: chest radiography, Cardiovascular magnetic resonance & computed tomography of the heart
Acute coronary syndrome
Chronic coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Lipoprotein disorders
Diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome
Nuclear cardiology and exercise stress testing
Cardiac catheterization, coronary arteriography and intravascular diagnostics
Vascular disease and venous thromboembolism
Diseases of the aorta
Cardiovascular disease in women and pregnancy
Basic statistics
Diagnosis and management of acute heart failure
Chronic and end-stage heart failure
Valvular heart disease
Dilated, restrictive, infiltrative and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
Pericardial Disease and hemodynamics
Tumors of the Heart
Myocarditis
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)
Pulmonary hypertension
Supraventricular arrhythmias
Ventricular arrhythmias and defibrillators
Bradycardia and pacemakers/CRT
Syncope
Ischemic stroke, muscular dystropy and Friedreich's ataxia
Coma after cardiac arrest: management and neurological prognostication
Infective endocarditis, device infections, and cardiac manifestations of HIV
Perioperative cardiovascular management
Cardiac manifestations of rheumatologic diseases
Cardiovascular disease in endocrine disorders
Pharmacology
ACLS
Imaging studies section (Echocardiograms, ventriculograms, aortogram and angiograms
Electrocardiography.