ESSENTIALS OF CARDIOVASCULAR EXAMINATION

• Section–A Approach to the Patient
1 The cardiac history
2 General examination in relation to cardiovascular system (CVS)
3 Examination proforma
4 Anatomy of heart and coronary circulation
• Section–B Cardiovascular System
5 Arterial pulse
6 Blood pressure
7 Jugular venous pulse and jugular venous pressure
8 Inspection of precordium
9 Palpation
10 Percussion of the heart
11 Auscultation
12 First heart sound (S1)
13 Second heart sound (S2)
14 Third heart sound (S3)
15 Fourth heart sound (S4)
16 Ejection clicks
17 Heart murmurs
• Section–C Cardiovascular system and related diseases
18 Acute rheumatic fever (ARF)
19 Infective endocarditis
20 Mitral stenosis (MS)
21 Mitral regurgitation (MR)
22 Aortic stenosis (AS)
23 Aortic regurgitation (AR)
24 Tricuspid stenosis (TS) and tricuspid regurgitation (TR)
25 Pulmonary stenosis (PS) and pulmonary regurgitation (PR)
26 Pulmonary hypertension
27 Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
28 Atrial septal defect (ASD) 109
29 Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
30 Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
31 Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
32 Eisenmenger’s syndrome
33 Coarctation of the aorta
34 Other congenital heart diseases
35 Heart failure (HF)
36 Pulmonary thromboembolism (acute cor pulmonale)
37 Cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease)
38 Systemic hypertension
39 Ischemic heart disease
40 ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
41 Unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
42 Arrhythmias
43 Conduction disorders of the heart
44 Pericardial diseases
45 Myocarditis
46 Cardiomyopathy
47 Diseases of the aorta
48 Cardiac manifestations of systemic disease
49 Neoplastic diseases of the heart
• Section–D Investigations in Cardiovascular System (CVS)
50 The electrocardiogram
51 Noninvasive cardiac imaging
52 Stress tests
53 Cardiac catheterization
Index

Essentials of Cardiovascular Examination highlights common mistakes made in cardiovascular examination. The book provides a solid foundation of clinical knowledge for the beginner, and an excellent reference guide for the experienced clinician.
Divided into 53 chapters across four sections, the book begins with guidance on approach to the patient, including cardiac history, general examination, and the anatomy of the heart and coronary circulation. The second section covers the cardiovascular system in detail, with topics including pulse, blood pressure, and percussion of the heart. The third section covers diseases relating to the cardiovascular system, ranging from congenital heart disease to ischemic heart disease and arrhythmias. The final section covers different investigations of the cardiovascular system, including the electrocardiogram, non-invasive imaging, stress tests and cardiac catheterisation.
With 70 images, illustrations and information tables, Essentials of the Cardiovascular System covers anatomy and physiology, physical diagnosis of all common cardiovascular diseases, their investigation and treatment, making this an ideal resource for students preparing for examinations.

Key Points
• Concise guide to anatomy, physiology, physical diagnosis of diseases, investigation and treatment
• 70 illustrations, images and information tables
• Ideal for students preparing for examinations
• Excellent reference guide for experienced clinicians

Author information
• Sumesh Raj MD. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
• Rajan GV BSc MD. Former Professor and Head of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Senior Consultant Physician, Cosmopolitan Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.