Medical Reference Catalogue
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INTERNAL MEDICINE
The Washington
Manual of
Cardiology
Subspecialty
Consult
The Washington
Manual of
Pulmonary Medicine
Subspecialty
Consult
Phillip S Cuculich, MD
Fellow, Cardiovascular
Diseases, Barnes-Jewish
Hospital, Washington University
School of Medicine, St. Louis,
MO
Andrew M Kates, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Washington University School
of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish
Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Adrian Shifren, MD
Housestaff, Department
of Medicine, Washington
University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO
May 2014 / Paperback
Approx. 536 pp. / Approx. 140 lllus.
9781451114225
DESCRIPTION
Prepared by residents, fellows, and attending physicians at the
Washington University School of Medicine, this handbook is a practical
quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular
diseases. It covers both inpatient and outpatient management approaches
with the same front-lines practicality as the world-famous Washington
Manual® of Medical Therapeutics. Chapters include mnemonics, easily
remembered bullet-point lists, bold-faced clinical pearls, and easy-to-
read figures.
This thoroughly revised, updated Third Edition emphasizes current
guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College
of Cardiology. Chapters cover new cardiac imaging modalities,
peripheral vascular diseases, and cardiovascular diseases in specific
patient populations, including women, the elderly, patients with HIV,
and patients with diabetes. An appendix facilitates quick recall of
the most common cardiovascular medications, common doses, and
important side effects.
Series: The Washington Manual® Subspecialty Consult Series
September 2014 / Paperback
Approx. 320 pp. / Approx. 15 lllus. / Approx. 0 Tables
9781451114171
DESCRIPTION
The Washington Manual of Pulmonary Medicine Subspecialty Consult,
second edition continues to be a concise and practical reference,
tailored for fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on
pulmonary subspecialty services. It covers both inpatient and outpatient
management of pulmonary conditions with the same clinical practicality
as the widely popular Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics. For
this edition, the content has been revised to an outline format providing
information in a logical and readily accessible format and has been
updated to reflect advancing technologies and therapeutics.
This manual is the result of a collaborative effort of residents, fellows,
and clinical faculty from the distinguished Washington University
School of Medicine and serves as a practical quick reference guide to
the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary ailments.
Series: The Washington Manual® Subspecialty Consult Series
Third Edition
Second Edition
FEATURES
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NEW chapters on the physical exam, heart failure, preserved ejection
fraction, and cardiovascular diseases in special populations
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Guidelines from the American Heart Association and American
College of Cardiology
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End-of-chapter journal and online references
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Maximum readability with diagrams, flow charts, bullet-point lists,
bold faced call-outs, and mnemonics
