Case Reports in Cardiology: Valvular Heart Disease

Case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development in medicine, and this book explores their history and ongoing importance in cardiology. It highlights how case reports have provided physicians with insights into rare diseases, complex conditions, and groundbreaking treatments, and how they can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy, identify new treatment options, and promote innovation. The book also provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports, making it an indispensable guide for medical students, physicians, and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

From the earliest days of medicine to the present, case reports have played a vital role in clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume, renowned expert Dr. William C. Roberts delves into the rich history and ongoing significance of case reports in cardiology. Through engaging and insightful analysis, the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with invaluable insights into rare diseases, complex conditions, and groundbreaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources, from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals, it presents a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and the practice of valvular heart disease and analogous cardiac morbidities, including carcinoid heart disease with a comprehensive coverage of heart valve bioprosthesis. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy, identify new treatment options, and foster innovation in the field. In addition, the book offers valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports, including tips for young physicians seeking to break into the field.

The book will be an indispensable guide to the history, practice, and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students, physicians, and researchers alike.

Key features:

Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years.

Features 65 clinical case studies related to valvular heart disease, useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists.

Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032529363