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This book serves as a comprehensive guide to cardiology, covering the fundamental concepts, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Designed for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals, it provides evidence-based insights into the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of heart diseases.

Key Topics Covered:Hypertension (HTN):

Definition, staging, and management, including lifestyle modifications and pharmacological therapies.Treatment strategies for hypertensive emergencies.Arrhythmias:

Covers common rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation (AF), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and ventricular fibrillation (VF).Discusses rate and rhythm control, anticoagulation, and emergency management.Valvular Heart Disease:

Detailed discussion on aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, aortic regurgitation, and mitral stenosis.Diagnostic findings and indications for valve repair or replacement.Coronary Artery Disease (CAD):

Covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, and management, including medical therapy, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Heart Failure:

Classification, causes, and treatment approaches for acute and chronic heart failure.Discussion on medications, device therapy (e.g., pacemakers, ICDs), and advanced interventions such as cardiac transplantation.Congenital Heart Disease (CHD):

Differentiates between cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart defects.Discusses conditions such as Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, ASD, VSD, and PDA.Infective Endocarditis (IE):

Diagnostic criteria (Duke's Criteria), clinical features, and empirical antibiotic treatment.Surgical interventions for severe cases.Pericardial Disease:

Covers pericarditis and cardiac tamponade, including diagnostic features and management.Investigative Modalities in Cardiology:

Overview of ECG, echocardiography, cardiac MRI, CT coronary angiography, stress testing, and cardiac catheterization.Cardiac Transplantation:

Discusses indications, patient selection, surgical procedure, post-transplant care, and complications such as graft rejection.Drugs Used in Cardiology:Covers ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, anticoagulants, diuretics, and antiarrhythmic agents, along with their side effects and indications.Who Should Read This Book?This book is an essential resource for:

¿ Medical students preparing for exams and clinical rotations.

¿ Residents and fellows in internal medicine and cardiology.

¿ General practitioners and physicians managing cardiovascular conditions.

¿ Healthcare professionals looking for a practical and evidence-based approach to cardiology.