Synopses & Reviews
The Fourth edition of
Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook continues the tradition of all previous editions: a succinct yet comprehensive teaching and learning textbook rather than an overwhelming reference work. This new edition continues to bridge the gap between currently available texts: more than a bare-bones compilations of lists of facts that do not address the fundamental concepts of the practice of cardiology and not so encyclopedic a tome that it goes into the minute detail of a traditional reference work.
Organized to present a comprehensive overview of the field of cardiology in an accessible, reader-friendly format that can be covered in about 12 months, this new edition contains roughly 50% new material, the cardiac pharmacology section has been completely reworked, cardiovascular trials have been included, and the entire book has been updated to reflect current practice guidelines and recent developments. The book is peppered throughout with numerous tables and clinical pearls that aid the student, as well as the teacher, to remain focused.
Mayo Clinic Cardiology is based on the original syllabus for the Mayo Cardiovascular Review Course, one of the premiere teaching courses in cardiology in the United States. The content evolves entirely from Mayo Clinic physicians and reflects the expert cardiovascular care provided, from common conditions to those that are very rare, even for tertiary referral centers.
Electronic version available free for 12 months with purchase of the print.
Review
"Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook edited by Dr. Joe Murphy and Dr. Margaret Lloyd has again redefined the art of boiling down overwhelming concepts in a merciful manner for practicing cardiologists. With plain dialogue complemented by diagrams and tables, residents and fellows can build a solid knowledge base in cardiovascular disease, as well as prepare for board exams. I would strongly recommend this textbook as a learning tool and reference to guide your cardiology practice." -- Carmelo Panetta, MD, HealthEast Heart Care, St Paul, MN
"I first became familiar with Mayo Clinic Cardiology when reviewing for my first recertification exam in Cardiology. One of my cardiology fellows leant me a copy of the First Edition. It was extremely easy to read, and I felt prepared for the recertification exam. I again used this textbook, Third Edition, for my second recertification exam... The Fourth Edition, much like the Third Edition, reaches an excellent balance of being comprehensive while remaining extremely readable... It is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for certification or recertification in cardiology. I would recommend a cardiology fellow devote six months to reading the textbook cover to cover. They will find it well worth the time invested. The practicing cardiologist will be able to cover the text book in a month. They will find it both an excellent review and an efficient way to learn new information. -- Howard Kurz, MD, FACC, Cardiovascular Division, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
"Congratulations to the editors and their esteemed group of authors on an excellent new edition that is a comprehensive, up to date, and state of the art textbook on the entire spectrum of cardiovascular medicine and disorders. This book could serve as essential reading material for internal medicine residents and , particularly, trainees in cardiovascular diseases, including for preparation for board exams. Additionally, this textbook would be a thorough resource for busy practitioners, including those in primary care and specialists, who care for patients with cardiovascular diseases." -- Carl "Chip" Joseph Lavie, MD, FACC,FACP,FCCP, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA and Department of Preventive Medicine, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA
"Based on the original syllabus for the Mayo Cardiovascular Review Course, this book offers an excellent resource for those preparing for the certification exams as well as for trainees and clinicians wanting to update their knowledge of cardiovascular diseases." -- Dharmendrakumar A. Patel, MD MPH, Doody's
Synopsis
Launched on
Oxford Medicine Online in 2012, with the full-text of eight
Mayo Clinic Scientific Press (MCSP) print titles and a bank of multiple-choice questions,
Mayo Clinic Toolkit provides a single location for resident, fellow, and practicing clinicians to undertake the self-testing necessary to prepare for, and pass, the Boards.
Mayo Clinic Cardiology is organized to present a comprehensive overview of the field of cardiology in an accessible, reader-friendly format that can be covered in about 12 months.
Highlights of The Mayo Clinic Toolkit include:
- Each title is presented in an enhanced format, allowing the enlargement and download of all figures and images, and linking to external sources referenced in the text.
- The multiple-choice questions are designed to mirror those in the Board exam for realistic preparation; they also link back to the relevant title, and allow the user to measure their development through the recording of practice-exam success.
- It can be accessed on a range of internet enabled devices, giving residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians the choice to study in locations which suit them
- Subscription lengths range from 1-month to a full year.
Combining two complimentary resource types into a single location, with enhancements to the print works, the flexibility to choose where and when to study, and the ability to monitor revision progress, Mayo Clinic Toolkit is truly the go-to site for Board preparation.
About the Author
Joseph G. Murphy, MD, has been on staff at Mayo Clinic for over 20 years. He is a Consultant in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, specializing in the areas of pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease, and hospital coronary care. He holds the academic rank of Professor of Medicine in the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. He has been editor of
Mayo Clinic Cardiology from its inception and is author of over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and nearly 100 book chapters.
Margaret A. Lloyd, MD, has been on staff at Mayo Clinic for over 15 years. She is a Consultant in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, specializing in the heart rhythm disorders. She holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Medicine in the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. She is author of over 30 journal publications and nearly 80 book chapters.
Table of Contents
I. Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Disease
1 Cardiovascular Examination
2 Applied Anatomy of the Heart and Great Vessels
3 Evidence-Based Medicine and Statistics in Cardiology
4 Noncardiac Surgery in Patients With Heart Disease
5 Essential Molecular Biology
II. Noninvasive Imaging
6 Restrictions on Drivers and Aircraft Pilots With Cardiac Disease
7 Principles of Echocardiography
8 Stress Echocardiography
9 Transesophageal Echocardiography
10 Nuclear Imaging
11 Positron Emission Tomography
12 Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
13 Cardiac Radiography
14 Atlas of Congenital Heart Defects
15 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Clinical Medicine
16 Stress Test Selection
III. Electrophysiology
17 Electrocardiographic Diagnoses: Criteria and Definitions of Abnormalities
18 Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology
19 Indications for Invasive and Noninvasive Electrophysiologic Testing
20 Heritable Cardiomyopathies and Channelopathies Clinical Presentations, Genetics, and Implications of Genetic Testing
21 Pediatric Arrhythmias
22 Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
23 Supraventricular Tachycardia
24 Ventricular Tachycardia and Ectopy
25 Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease
26 Evaluation and Management of Pregnancy Associated Arrhythmias
27 Syncope: Diagnosis and Treatment
28 Pacemakers
29 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
30 Technical Aspects of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Troubleshooting
31 Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Trials and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
32 Heart Disease in Athletes
33 Autonomic Function Testing
34 Antiarrhythmic Drugs
35 Intracardiac Electrophysiology Tracings
IV. Valvular Heart Disease
36 Valvular Stenosis
37 Valvular Regurgitation
38 Rheumatic Heart Disease
39 Carcinoid and Drug-Related Heart Disease
40 Prosthetic Heart Valves
41 Surgery for Cardiac Valve Disease
42 Pathogenesis of Valvular Heart Disease
43 Epidemiology of Valvular Heart Diseases
V. Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Disease
44 Peripheral Vascular Disease
45 Cerebrovascular Disease and Carotid Artery Stenting
46 The Aorta
47 Renal Artery Disease
48 Pathophysiology of Arterial Thrombosis
49 Treatment and Prevention of Arterial Thrombosis
50 Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
51 Vasculitis
52 Marfan Syndrome
VI. Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors
53 Coronary Artery Disease Epidemiology
54 Metabolic Syndrome
55 Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
56 Dyslipidemia
57 Lipid-Lowering Medications and Lipid-Lowering Clinical Trials
58 Novel Biomarkers for Coronary Artery Disease Risk
59 Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease
60 Stroke
61 Hypertension
62 Heart Disease in Women
63 Heart Disease in the Elderly
VII. Myocardial Infarction
64 Cardiac Biomarkers
65 Acute Coronary Syndrome
66 Chronic Stable Angina
67 Right Ventricular Infarction
68 Adjunctive Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction
69 Arrhythmia Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
70 Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
71 Cardiogenic Shock
72 Reperfusion Strategy for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Fibrinolysis Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
73 Fibrinolytic Trials in Acute Myocardial Infarction
74 Risk Stratification After Myocardial Infarction
75 Cardiac Rehabilitation
76 Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
77 Pericardial Disease
78 Pulmonary Embolism
79 Pulmonary Hypertension
80 Pregnancy and the Heart
81 Adult Congenital Heart Disease
82 HIV Infection and the Heart
83 Infective Endocarditis
84 Systemic Disease and the Heart
85 Cardiac Tumors
86 Sleep Apnea for Cardiology Boards
87 Cardiovascular Trauma
88 Acute Brain Injury and the Heart
89 Noncardiac Anesthesia in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
IX. Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure
90 Reflex and Humoral Control of the Circulation
91 Systolic Heart Function
92 Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
93 Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Evaluation
94 Right Ventricular Failure
95 Pharmacologic Therapy of Systolic Ventricular Dysfunction and Heart Failure
96 Mechanical Ventricular Assist Devices
97 Myocarditis
98 Dilated Cardiomyopathy
99 Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
100 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
101 Cardiac Transplantation
X. Invasive/Interventional Cardiology
102 Coronary Anatomy and Angiographic Views
103 Coronary Artery Physiology and Intracoronary Imaging
104 Principles of Interventional Cardiology
105 Structural Heart Disease Intervention Transcutaneous Aortic Valve and Mitral Valve Procedures
106 Catheter Closure of Intracardiac Shunts
107 Invasive Hemodynamics
108 Atlas of Hemodynamic Tracings
XI. Appendix
109 Preparing for Cardiology Examinations