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Case Files Cardiology: The Board Review and Shelf Exam Preparatory Manual (Case Files Series)

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By Eugene Toy

Case Files Cardiology is a comprehensive resource for students, residents, and practicing physicians preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification and recertification examinations in cardiology. This comprehensive text presents 60 clinical cases, each of which is designed to reinforce essential concepts and provide a structured approach to learning and reviewing core cardiology topics.

Case Files Cardiology

by Eugene C. Toy

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	49736 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	432 pages

Key Features

Covers all essential cardiology topics for the USMLE Step 2 CK and ABIM exams
Features 60 clinical cases that reinforce key concepts
Provides a structured approach to learning and reviewing cardiology
Includes high-quality images, tables, and charts to enhance understanding

Content Overview

Case Files Cardiology is organized into 10 sections, each of which covers a major aspect of cardiology. These sections include:

Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmias
Valvular Heart Disease
Pulmonary Embolism and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Pericardial Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac Masses
Endocarditis and Myocarditis
Special Topics in Cardiology

Each section begins with an overview of the topic, followed by a series of clinical cases. Each case includes a detailed history, physical examination findings, laboratory data, and imaging studies. The cases are followed by a discussion of the key findings, differential diagnosis, and management options. The text is also fully illustrated with high-quality images, tables, and charts to enhance understanding.

Target Audience

Case Files Cardiology is an essential resource for:

Medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK
Residents preparing for the ABIM certification and recertification examinations in cardiology
Practicing physicians who want to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in cardiology

Author Credentials

Eugene Toy, MD, is a practicing cardiologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is also the author of several other medical textbooks, including Case Files Internal Medicine and Case Files Surgery.

Praise for Case Files Cardiology

"Case Files Cardiology is an excellent resource for students, residents, and practicing physicians preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK and ABIM exams. The cases are well-written and provide a structured approach to learning and reviewing core cardiology topics." — Dr. Adam C. Levine, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

"Case Files Cardiology is a must-have for anyone preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK or ABIM exams. The cases are comprehensive and cover all the essential topics in cardiology." — Dr. Jane E. Januzzi, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic

Case Files Cardiology is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for students, residents, and practicing physicians preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK and ABIM certification and recertification examinations in cardiology. The text is well-organized and easy to follow, and the cases are well-written and provide a structured approach to learning and reviewing core cardiology topics. I highly recommend Case Files Cardiology to anyone who is preparing for these exams.