Reviews (55)

The best ECG resource for med students
This book is an absolute gem. It's corny in places and has a few minor errors (autonomic physiology section for example), but it breaks down the nuts and bolts of ECG like no other resource. Some consider the book to be too basic; however, for a medical student's purpose, I disagree. I was called on on several occasions in internal medicine morning report and conferences to read ECGs of patients being discussed. I used the systematic method proposed by Dubin, and was commended by Staff on each occasion. The book breaks interpretation down and gives an algorithm: rate, rhythm, axis, intervals and hypertrophy and ischemia/damage. It's easy to learn because the book is very repititious. In fact, the repititious nature of the text may be irritating if you already have a good handle of ECG. Unlike other textbooks, once you've meticulously worked through this one, the knowledge gained is very easy to retain. I attribute this to the redundant nature of the book, i.e. while working through, you're contantly reminded of pertinent concepts previously presented in the text. This is definitely a five star resource for med students.

Perhaps the best
I purchased almost every book on the market pertaining to ECG's and this is perhaps the best you will find? It has great illustrations and explains heart function/anatomy very well. Covers every technical aspect to the subject of cardiology. However, many of the ECG strips could have been illustrated a lot bigger and more clearer. Some of the ECG strips are fuzzy!

Unless your a cardiologist, stick with this book.
This is truly an excellent book on an important subject.I read this book once as a medical student and once again as an intern.I cannot imagine another book being better at teaching EKG interpretation.Maybe there are some other good onces out there, but you cannot go wrong here.This was quite helpful from a residents perspective when taking care of medicine patients. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Diagnosis    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Cardiovascular medicine   

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Excellent Cardiology Book Review by Dr. James Thogtam
DR. Chizner's book is the most well founded and delightful book to read. As a former clinical professor in nursing, this book is the only one nurses will need. Do not waste your money on other books, this one is the best. All nurses who practice cardiology on any level, should buy this book. It is a keeper for life!
review of cardiology
The book is just FANTASTIC. The reproduction of heart sounds is something absolutely necessary for the physician, but you cannot find real patients to hear all of these sounds. The addition of the CD, with this and other very important features is just too impressive to describe.
S. B. Steadman MSN, CVN, RN
DR. Chizner's book is the most well founded and delightful book to read. As a former clinical professor in nursing, this book is the only one nurses will need. Do not waste your money on other books, this one is the best. All nurses who practice cardiology on any level, should buy this book. It is a keeper for life!
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Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Other    2. Cardiology    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Test Preparation & Review   

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ACLS Study Guide 3rd ED
I love this book!The author sounds exactly like me...scared to death to take an ACLS course.I have just started using this book but so far it has helped to calm my fears/anxiety. I also have the American Heart Association book, but this one explains things very basically for those of us not in critical care and/or have no critical care experience.It gets to the point in an understandable way.I would recommend it to anyone!
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Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Test Preparation & Review    5. Accident & emergency medicine    6. First aid & paramedical services    7. Medical / Cardiology   

Reviews (5)

A must have for the Cardiac Sonographer
I have been in the field since the 70's and find this reference to be one of the best. I always find what I want quickly and also use it for a teaching guide with students doing their externships with me. Anna Wynott B.S., R.D.C.S.

hands-on review
This book, is very detailed but very user-friendly.It covers basic cardiac anomilies to the more detailed,(not so common)anomolies as well as signs and symptoms.This book covers adult as well as some pediatrics. Listed in alpphabetical order, they are easily accessed.The last section covers all formulas and methods, with calculations. The best echo reference
Great tables of normal/abnormal values and diagnostic criteria (more complete than Otto and Mayo manual).Especially useful for practical echo reporting.The book does assume a basic working knowledge of echocardiography: beginner should use this book in conjunction with the Otto or Mayo text. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. General    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Radiology    5. Reference   

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Maybe it's just me
I really didn't like this book, and I'm not sure if it is just the topic that I struggled with or if it was the text.I had a tough time reading the book...I didn't like the blank lines to fill in the answers, it seemed distracting to me trying to learn the information and having to stop and fill in the blank as I go along.
Simple, simple, and simple!
I have to say that this is the best college text book I have ever used. Clear, concise explanations of semi-complicated topics. I could not ask any more out of a book, except maybe lowering the price.

How "Basic Arrhythmias" helped me in paramedic school.
I was an basic and intermediate EMT for years.Intimidated by learninghow to interpret and analyze EKG's, it was, by far, one of the mostfrustrating topic for me in paramedic class.My instructor recommended the"Basic Arrhythmias" book by Gail Walraven and in no time at allinterpreting and analyzing EKG's became easy and soon after I was doing itlike a second nature.Read more

Subjects:  1. Arrhythmia    2. Cardiac Arrythmia    3. Cardiology    4. Diagnosis    5. Electrocardiography    6. Medical    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Programmed Instruction    9. Cardiovascular medicine    10. Medical / Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services   

Reviews (4)

The best of the basic
A textbook providing a simple and wide view of basic vascular ultrasonography

An Excellent Text and Reference
This new 5th edition is an improvement on an already excellent text on vascular sonography.Some tests are heavy on very detailed, hard-to-grasp, very long-winded theory that seem to be aimed at physicists. Still others are intentionally simplistic in an attempt to convey the basic issues, while unfortunately,
AWESOME!
This is a very thorough text on vascular sonography.Covers all apsects of vascular from peripheral to abdominal.Explains hemodynamics of blood flow and pathology.Excellent text to study for the boards and use in clinical practice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blood Vessels    2. Blood-vessels    3. Cardiology    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Radiology    7. Ultrasonic imaging    8. Ultrasonography    9. Vascular Diseases    10. Cardiovascular medicine    11. Medical / Radiology & Nuclear Medicine    12. Ultrasonics   

Reviews (5)

What a gem!
This book not only got me throught my ECG test, it made me feel comfortable with interpretations after several years outside the critical care scene!

not as boring as it looks
After The Third Policeman and The Turn of the Screw, I thought this would be a snoozefest, but it was actually very interesting.I'm not sure who left it or why (do I sound paranoid? I don't mean to sound paranoid), but I think the information may prove useful down the road....
A good practice book
Quite extensive workbook about hearth arrhythmias. In each case chapter starts with short theory and than examples of charts for the particular arrhythmias and than you get a chance to practice yourself with number of charts, answers in the back with explanations. It is a good practice book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arrhythmia    2. Cardiology    3. Diagnosis    4. Electrocardiography    5. Interpretation    6. Medical    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Nursing - General    9. Problems and Exercises    10. Problems, exercises, etc    11. Medical / Nursing / Medical & Surgical    12. Medical diagnosis   

Reviews (5)

echocardiography at its finest
As a student echocardiographer learning the pathology of cardiovascular diseases, I have both this edition and one earlier. This is well worth the upgrade in price. It has 1 second loops of most of the many possible pathologies found in echocardiographic studies. Though I have looked at the clips several times, installation was initially a short-lived problem. This new edition is a complete overhaul as described by Feigenbaum. He admits that he is not the sole author but Armstrong and Ryan are the primarys on this edition. This book's attention to clinical detail makes it a must in my book when considering Echo books. Having a resource to give you a moving example of cardio pathology can only enhance one's understanding.

superb
excellent clinically oriented, very well written and organized text book, supplemented with great clips on DVD. I found it very useful for exam preparation and in clinical practice

Great echo book but...
When I was a young man, I read the last edition of this book and I fell in love with Cardiology.Every word in the last edition was memorized, just like a love letter.Now I am an old man, and I was delighted to see a new edition of this book finally published.I spent one weekend digesting every word.While I found the book highly delightful to read,I am finding factual errors in the book, to my disappointment.For example, in chapter 6, page 172, figure 6.51, deceleration time of mitral inflow was drawn incorrectly (it should start from the peak of the E wave, not from the beginning of the E).Then in chapter 16, page 513, the book stated that in dobutamine echo, a hypokinetic area that exhibits "sustained improvement" rather than "bipashic response" should be read as non-viable.But in echo literature (Heart. 2001 Dec;86(6):672-8 and Am J Cardiol. 1999 Jul 15;84(2):130-4), "sustained improvement" is considered viable.
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Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Diagnosis    3. Diseases - Cardiovascular    4. Echocardiography    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Cardiovascular medicine    8. Medical / Radiology & Nuclear Medicine    9. Medical diagnosis   

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A great resource
It is impossible not to pass the American Board (re)certification exam in internal medicine if you read (and digest) this concise book. Provided you have had a good 3-year training in a decent accredited internal medicine program. I would also recommend adding to this book a thorough review of the questions and answers from MKSAP (Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program)from the American College of Physicians. Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Gastroenterology    3. Internal Medicine    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Medical / Internal Medicine   

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A Stellar Work
The wave of cardiac CT is increasingly gaining momentum in the field of cardiology. It has the potential to revolutionize the traditional practice of cardiology particularly for the management of subclinical and clinical coronary artery disease patients. Cardiovascular professionals who do not wish to fall behind the curve are rushing to equip themseleves with the knowledge and the technology. In this book, Dr Budoff and colleagues most of whom I know from their outstanding research, give hands to the early adopters. The book provides an excellent state-of-the-art review on the subject. It also reviews related applications of cardiovascular MRI and nuclear imaging. I have found the CD companion of the book quite handy.
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Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Diagnostic Imaging    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Radiology    6. Ultrasonography    7. Angiography    8. Cardiac CT    9. Cardiac Imaging    10. Cardiac Surgery    11. Cardiovascular medicine    12. Congenital Heart Disease    13. Coronary Artery Disease    14. Imaging Techniques    15. Medical / Cardiology    16. Multislice CT    17. Tomography    18. Vascular Disease   

Reviews (9)

A Must Have For Every Horse Owner
This Handbook is quick and easy to use.Packed with symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, its index and contents help horse owners to quickly locate information when its needed most.Although the book only has black and white photos, they clearly demonstrate how tos, anatomy, and display common physically symptoms.The book also has charts and diagrams on every day equine topics such as worms and necessary vaccines.The last few chapters are designated to reproduction and are equipped with useful information for an owner thinking about breeding.
GreatBook
This is a good book to have. It covers everything that you need to know about your horse. I'm sure I will use it many times!

Excellent health reference
I have several books in my library which cover equine health but this is certainly the most comprehensive.The book is set out in chapters which cover the major systems of the horse - respiratory, circulatory, nervous, reproductive etc
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Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Cardiology    3. Diseases    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Horses    6. Horses - General    7. Pets    8. Horses & ponies    9. Pets / Horses / Care    10. Veterinary science: large animals (domestic / farm)   

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useful but waiting for the new edition
I found this book is useful for all the cardiology trainee as it is wellwritten, easy to understood and there is many figures.However, it did notmention the new technology in the field of echocardiography such as thetissue doppler, contrast echo.I hope the next edition will include thisand the illustrations will be more colorful.

Increíblemente útil
Este texto de ecocardiograf�a escrito por Catherine Otto es incre�blemente �til para el aprendizaje de la ecocardiograf�a. Altamente recomendable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Diagnosis    3. Echocardiography    4. Heart Diseases    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. ultrasonography    8. Cardiovascular medicine    9. Medical / Cardiology   

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Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography, and Intervention
just want to mention to you that a new edition is now available and you don't have it yet. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Angiography    2. Cardiac catheterization    3. Cardiology    4. Heart Catheterization    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Cardiovascular medicine    8. Medical / Cardiology    9. Medical equipment & techniques    10. Radiology   

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One text cannot do it all, but this one tries.
The book seems to have two goals: Clinical use of TEE in the cardiac operating room; and passing the "Echo Exam."
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Subjects:  1. Anesthesiology    2. Cardiology    3. Diagnostic Imaging    4. Echocardiography, Transesophag    5. Heart    6. Intraoperative monitoring    7. Medical    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Surgery    10. Transesophageal echocardiograp    11. Transesophageal echocardiography    12. Anaesthetics    13. Medical / Critical Care   

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Cardiothoracic Surgicl Nursing
This is an easy to read book full of usable, practical information for the bedside nurse.All aspects of cardiothoracic nursing are covered in enough detail to make the reader a well informed practicioner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Chest    3. Heart    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Nursing    7. Nursing - General    8. Nursing - Medical & Surgical    9. Nursing - Nurse & Patient    10. Nursing - Reference    11. Perioperative Nursing    12. Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine    13. Surgery    14. methods    15. Cardiothoracic surgery    16. Medical / Cardiology    17. Surgical nursing   

Editorial Review

Mehmet Oz is a Renaissance man of cardiac care, combining yoga, aromatherapy, hypnosis, energy healing, music therapy, acupuncture, and visual imagery into his surgery practice at the Complementary Care Unit of New York City's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He's adamant that the relationship between traditional and alternative medicine should be symbiotic, not mutually exclusive. His patients are proof of this: when treated holistically, not as just "another transplant patient" with a plaque-addled heart, they perceive less pain during surgery and recuperation, are less likely to suffer depression, and heal more quickly.Read more

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The Heart Can Thrive on Positive Thoughts.
Dr. Oz, the heart wizard, is of Turkish descent and attempts to combine East and West traditions of healing during post-surgery.He is a heart surgeon located in New York City.First of all,he is searching for the elusive one universal healing endeavor.Some things we all need are recommended such as Love is a major healing force, as is religious faith in one God.He is of the opinion that modern medicine is not perfect.Nothing is perfect, not even beauty, he says.
A Good Combination
The view that all types of medicine (western and eastern) working together makes sense.This book seems to encorage a balance between both.I enjoyed it.

Not For Me
I think Dr Oz is a fantastic doctor and I have heard him speak on tv but I did not find any useful information in this book for my life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Alternative medicine    3. Alternative treatment    4. Cardiology    5. Consumer Health    6. Diet / Health / Fitness    7. Diseases    8. Diseases - Heart    9. Health & Fitness    10. Health/Fitness    11. Heart    12. Biography & Autobiography    13. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies    14. History of medicine   

Reviews (3)

Useful reference
This is an excellent concise introduction to cardiac catheterization.This book is now in its 4rth edition published in 2003 and includes a wealth of material on the basics of this field.650 pages encompass 10 chapters on topics such as arterial and venous acess, hemodynamic data, angiographic data, EP studies and ablation, research techniques, special techniques, high-risk cardiac catheterization, and interventional techniques.The book includes specific, how-to information.However, this short text is not intended to fully teach such advanced techniques as catheter ablation or interventional cardiology. Very useful tables and clear diagrams are included (496 illustrations).
This is a essential reference, but
I have been a cath labo nurse for 3 months.This is a nice book for cath labo staff like me, but there isn't so many figure enough to understand coronary anatomy in angiography and electorophysic study.

A Cath Lab Staple
The cardiac catheterization handbook is the essential reference for the cardiac cath lab. The book covers a wide range of topics including the cath lab organization, hemodynamics, electrophysiology, angiography and interventions. There are some great diagrams that compare catheter shape and radiographic views which are very helpful for those new to cath lab. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiac catheterization    2. Cardiology    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Heart Catheterization    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Cardiovascular medicine    8. Medical / Cardiology    9. Scientific equipment & techniques, laboratory equipment   

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The Best Yet
So many books try and explain ecg's in language that is understandable to the practicing RN but this is the only book I've found that is useful.I'm buying a new version to replace my very worn out one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing   

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Outstanding on the subject
This is a clear, practical guide to endovascular skills. Fills the bill perfectly ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. General    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Surgery - General    6. Surgery - Vascular    7. Medical / Cardiology    8. Vascular surgery   

Reviews (6)

Better than others
Unfortunately, there is a dearth of "cardiology-review books", especially when it comes to ABIM Cardiology Boards preparation. There is NOT a single review book written keeping in mind that it has be used ONLY for ABIM cardiology boards. This book at least tries to achieve this goal, but does a mediocre job. It has many expert academicians as its authors; agreed; but it did not achieve its primary goal. Do you any better choices, unfortunately NOT. Excelent
Excelent book. Very well ilustrated, the information is concise but complete, it have clinical cases, and very beautiful pictures. Very useful book.

Repaso excelente para los cadiologos e intenistas
If you want to keep your practice updated,you will need this book and of course the entire video tape library. The last review course was released on SEPT.,2000 ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cardiology    2. Clinical Chemistry    3. Internal Medicine    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Medical / Cardiology