Cardiac Surgery Clerkship: A Guide for Senior Medical Students

This quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on the cardiac surgery service. It covers history, physical examination, imaging, and common diagnoses, with key illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, diagrams, and bulleted lists. It is practical and user-friendly, with a bullet-pointed outline format and content breadth covering the most commonly encountered problems in clinical practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 421 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive quick-reference guide is the first of its kind, tailored specifically for third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on the cardiac surgery service. Focusing on the diagnosis and management of the most prevalent pathologic entities, the book offers a comprehensive approach to understanding cardiac surgery.

The book is organized into chapters, each dedicated to a specific topic. Each chapter begins with a brief history, followed by a detailed physical examination and imaging. Common diagnoses are then discussed, with each diagnosis presented in a clear and concise manner.

For each diagnosis, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the typical presentation, including symptoms, signs, and laboratory findings. It also outlines the available options for non-operative and operative management, along with the expected outcomes. Key illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, diagrams, and bulleted lists are included to enhance the learning experience.

Students can read the text from cover to cover to gain a broad understanding of cardiac surgery, or they can use specific chapters to review a particular sub-specialty before starting a new rotation or encountering patients with that sub-specialty attending. Topics covered include bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, heart and lung transplantation, congenital heart defects, aortic trauma, and many more.

Designed with practicality and user-friendliness in mind, Cardiac Surgery Clerkship is an ideal on-the-spot resource for medical students and practitioners seeking quick facts on diagnosis and management. Its bullet-pointed outline format makes it a convenient quick reference, while its content breadth covers the most commonly encountered problems in clinical practice.

By providing a comprehensive and accessible guide to cardiac surgery, this book will undoubtedly assist students in preparing for their rotations and advancing their knowledge in this field. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in cardiac surgery, from residents and fellows to practicing physicians.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031413001
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024