This clinical handbook is designed to aid with the fast and accurate diagnosis of
cardiopulmonary disease. Chapters are structured to support the clinical decision-making
process and cover key points such as differential diagnosis typical and atypical presentation
co-morbidities and critical steps that should not be missed. The text also outlines
time-dependent interventions overall principles of treatment and disease course. Abundant
images and links to external audio and video resources reinforce understanding. Although the
chapters are organized to provide ready access to essential information the scope of the book
is comprehensive and addresses topics including acute coronary syndrome heart failure
pulmonary embolism primary and secondary lung diseases and relevant upper gastrointestinal
and neuromuscular diseases. Both adult and pediatric considerations are presented. The book is
intended for diagnosticians in emergency medicine critical care internal medicine primary
care and related fields. Medical students residents and other medical professionals will
appreciate the concise and clear approach.
