The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination, 2nd Edition

The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination, 2nd Edition

The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination, 2nd Edition by Narasimhan Ranganathan, Vahe Sivaciyan and Franklin B. Saksena is a detailed clinical guide to recognising and interpreting the physical signs of cardiovascular disease.

Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, this edition integrates bedside examination techniques with the physiology and pathophysiology responsible for normal and abnormal cardiac findings.

The book provides systematic guidance on arterial and jugular venous pulses, precordial pulsations, heart sounds and cardiac murmurs. It also includes practical instruction in 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation, making the ECG an extension of the clinical cardiac assessment.

The accompanying interactive CD-ROM contains recordings of heart sounds and murmurs along with video demonstrations of normal and abnormal jugular and precordial pulsations. These multimedia resources help readers connect examination findings with events in the cardiac cycle.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to bedside cardiac examination
• Integrates clinical signs with cardiovascular physiology
• Explains the pathophysiology behind abnormal findings
• Detailed assessment of arterial pulses and waveforms
• Step-by-step interpretation of jugular venous pulsations
• Practical guidance on identifying precordial pulsations
• Comprehensive discussion of heart sounds and murmurs
• Includes two chapters on 12-lead ECG interpretation
• Interactive CD-ROM with audio and video recordings
• Includes 97 full-colour images and illustrations
• Self-assessment section based on real clinical scenarios
• Suitable for clinical training and postgraduate examinations

Major Topics Covered

• Approach to the cardiac patient
• Cardiovascular history-taking
• General physical signs of cardiovascular disease
• Arterial pulse examination
• Normal and abnormal pulse waveforms
• Blood-pressure measurement and interpretation
• Jugular venous pressure
• Normal and abnormal jugular venous pulsations
• Precordial inspection and palpation
• Apex beat and apical impulse
• Right and left ventricular impulses
• First and second heart sounds
• Third and fourth heart sounds
• Extra heart sounds and clicks
• Systolic heart murmurs
• Diastolic heart murmurs
• Continuous cardiac murmurs
• Valvular heart diseases
• Congenital cardiac lesions
• Cardiovascular manifestations of systemic disease
• Principles of electrocardiography
• Systematic 12-lead ECG interpretation
• Clinical case-based self-assessment

CD-ROM Content

• Recordings of normal and abnormal heart sounds
• Audio examples of cardiac murmurs
• Videos of jugular venous pulsations
• Videos of precordial pulsations
• Arterial flow signals for timing cardiovascular events
• Correlation of physical signs with the cardiac cycle

Recommended For

• Cardiologists and cardiology trainees
• Internal-medicine physicians and residents
• Medical students during clinical training
• Interns and junior doctors
• MRCP, FCPS and MD examination candidates
• General practitioners and family physicians
• Clinical teachers and bedside-examination instructors
• Medical colleges, hospitals and institutional libraries

Book Information

Buy from Century Publishers

Buy The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination, 2nd Edition from Century Publishers Bangladesh. This practical bedside-cardiology reference is recommended for medical students, physicians, cardiologists and postgraduate candidates. Contact us to confirm the latest price, CD-ROM inclusion and stock availability.