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Cardiovascular diagnosis : the initial examination /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hurst, J. Willis (John Willis), 1920-2011
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Louis : Mosby, [1993]
Subjects:
Cardiovascular Diseases > diagnosis.
Electrocardiography.
Physical Examination.
Table of Contents:
  • Evolution of cardiovascular diagnostic thought and methods
  • Goals of the initial examination
  • Disciplined approach, thoroughness, good judgment, communication, and records
  • Cardiac appraisal
  • History
  • Physical examination
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Interpretation of the chest roentgenogram
  • Routine examination of the urine and blood
  • Use of high technology for diagnostic purposes
  • Appendix
  • ACC/AHA guidelines for the clinical application of echocardiography.