Publisher's Synopsis
This manual is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of cardiorespiratory disorders for trainees in internal medicine. Divided into 35 chapters, the first part of the book covers respiratory disorders, the second part covers cardiovascular disorders. Each section begins with an overview of history taking and patient examination techniques. Each of the following chapters is dedicated to a different disorder from basic clinical signs, through advanced treatment methods and rare syndromes. Topics are exam-oriented and mnemonics and illustrations further enhance learning. Discussion on recent advances and both interventional and non-interventional investigation techniques, is also included.
