Cardiology Books

Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition

Dale Dubin

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Total reviews: 119 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A BIG HELP 5 out of 5 stars.
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This interactive text was a big help to me. It breaks down the process of reading EKGs into simplified steps using graphics and easy to follow text. I would recommend this text to anyone just learning how to read EKGs or to anyone who finds it difficult.

Good, but could be much shorter 3 out of 5 stars.
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Dubin's book is not bad. The main text is not terribly high yield for studying for an exam in med school. The format is a little infuriating--too many pages containing trivial information that you're forced to flip through and skim. The useful information in this book, however, is really useful which makes this book somewhat worth reading. The summary/pocket guide that is included in the back is extremely high yield and that alone can be used in conjunction with the course materials/syllabi to get a good picture of typical EKG patterns and their pathophysiology.

Editorial Review:

The reader's rapid assimilation of medical concepts is the key to the continuing success of this best-selling book. A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page. Dr. Dubin's light and entertaining style, known world-wide, makes learning enjoyable. Practice twelve-lead tracings at the end establish self-confidence, and summarised reference sheets with examples (designed to be copied) provide an excellent review. This work is most recently updated in February 2006.

The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Marla Heller

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several research studies, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. It is the diet recommended by the NIH for lowering blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. It will help lower cholesterol and will support healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people. However, many people find it challenging to put the DASH diet into practice. This is the user-friendly book, designed to make it easy; it was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat on-the-run, how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, how to lose weight with the DASH diet. It has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes. It shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as losing weight and adding exercise. What differentiates this book from other books on the DASH diet? This book provides practical, real life solutions. It goes beyond "what" is involved with the DASH diet; it also shows you "how." The book helps you make your own personal plan, with the specific steps you will take to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. This book truly allows you to make your own personal "DASH Diet Action Plan," whether your goal is lowering blood pressure, or just having a healthier lifestyle. It is your first step in improving your health for the long run.

Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late

Sinatra, James C., M.D. Roberts

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Cardiac Health 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in Cardiac health.
Although I am a registered nurse and have a genuine interest as I have a heart condition, I think that anyone would find this book helpful.
The explanations are easy to understand and the advice is excellent. I have already been following much of what has been suggested but there were other areas that I didn't know about that were very helpful. My cardiologist advised me to read this as I don't want to use conventional medicine unless absolutely necessary, due to the side effects. I am really please with the results since I have followed this regime and so is my cardiologist. The heart is a muscle whose cells need feeding - if not we have inflamation leading to heart attacks and strokes etc
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in living a healthier life.

Editorial Review:

While most books focus solely on the role of cholesterol in heart disease, Reverse Heart Disease Now draws on new research that points to the surprising other causes. Two leading cardiologists draw on their collective fifty years of clinical cardiology research to show you how to combine the benefits of modern medicine, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, and simple lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual (American Heart Association, ACLS Provider Manual)

American Heart Association

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
18 of 19 people found this review helpful.

This is a great book. It worked great for me renewing my ACLS certification. The cards and CD-ROM inside were excellent. The cards are great to carry with you while you are working and you are allowed to take the cards with you while taking your exam and mega-code!

Great Product for Renewing ACLS student 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

Thanks to the AHA, the book is written well, has up to date instructions and the latest algorhyhms. A very helpful C D is included that will assist you to review your knowledge of rhythms and medications. Very useful and easy to follow. A must for anyone recert'ing in ACLS.

OUTDATED 1 out of 5 stars.
8 of 21 people found this review helpful.

This book is now worthless. ACLS guidelines were updated in Spring 2006. Make sure that any study materials you buy were printed after then.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Manual 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I received my manual much earlier than the estimated arrival date. The transaction was very smooth.

The only ACLS book you need...and CURRENT. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Many ACLS classes require this book and even ask you to do the pretest on the included CD. It has excellent flowchart reference cards for you to carry around. This is the only text you need and should buy. Thank you Amazon for the next day shipping option--you really came through for me in a pinch!

The The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need (Board Review Series)

Malcolm S Thaler

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Terrific 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I've tried Dale Dubin on three different occasions and always gave up midway. This book is easy to read, keeps up your interest, doesn't clog you with unnecessary information, has a good summary at the end of every chapter, good clinical examples are provided and the best part is that it is quite funny. I actually laughed out aloud where he says wolff-parkinson-white and lown-ganong-levine aren't the names of lawfirms!
I managed to finish it in two weeks and it is refreshing to come across an ekg book that doesn't make you want to take extended break times!
Only thing is I wish the author had used more arrows to point out the specific abnormalities and that the last section of practice EKGS was a little more comprehensive.
But I think it is a good resource for residents and students. And I would pick it over Dale Dubin anyday.

Editorial Review:

Now in its updated Fifth Edition, this popular and practical text presents all the information clinicians need to use the EKG in everyday practice and interpret hypertrophy and enlargement, arrhythmias, conduction blocks, pre-excitation syndromes, and myocardial infarction. It is an ideal reference for medical students in ICM courses, house officers, or anyone directly involved in patient care, whether student, teacher, or practitioner. The book features more than 200 facsimiles of EKG strips and numerous case studies and clinical examples. This Fifth Edition includes updated information on pacemakers and myocardial infarction treatment and more practice EKGs.

Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HEART DISEASE (LILLY))

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent book, one of the best I've used in med school 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read this book cover to cover for my cardio theme. It was clear and well written. I would recommend it highly to anyone in medical school who wants a clear easy read. It has all the detail you need to know, without extraneous material.

Editorial Review:

Completely rewritten and updated for its Fourth Edition, this best-selling text is a comprehensive, clear, concise, and easy-to-understand introduction to cardiovascular diseases. It is written by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students, and is the best text to bridge basic physiology with clinical care of patients. This edition provides updated coverage of pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, mechanisms of heart failure, molecular mechanisms of dysrhythmias, the genomic basis of cardiomyopathies and congenital heart disease, and pharmacology. Numerous new illustrations are included. A companion Website on thePoint will include animations and audio heart sounds.

NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Strokes

Louis Ignarro

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Total reviews: 37 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Dr. Louis Ignarro discovered "the atom" of cardiovascular health--a tiny molecule called Nitric Oxide. NO, as it is known by chemists, is a signaling molecule produced by the body, and is a vasodilator that helps control blood flow to every part of the body. Dr. Ignarro's findings led to the development of Viagra. Nitric Oxide has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system as well.NO relaxes and enlarges the blood vessels, prevents blood clots that trigger strokes and heart attacks, and regulates blood pressure and the accumulation of plaque in the blood vessels. Dr. Ignarro's current research indicates that Nitric Oxide may help lower cholesterol by facilitating the actions of statin drugs like Lipitor. The goal of the regimen presented in NO More Heart Disease is to age proof the cardiovascular system, keeping the vascular network clean and elastic through enhanced NO productivity. The plan is easy-to-follow without extreme lifestyle adjustments, involving taking supplements to stimulate Nitric Oxide production, incorporating NO friendly food into the diet, and a moderate exercise program.

Echocardiography Pocketcard Set

Raghu Vidhun

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great review material and quick reference 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

How much material on echocardiography can you cram onto two cards? They do a great job putting most of the major diagnostic criteria and measurements in an easy to use format without sacrificing to too much clutter. I have always been a fan of these type of review cards -- I own probalby 2 dozen various cards -- and this one is definitely at the top for ease of use.

Echocardiography Packetcard set 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is an amazing tool! Up to date measurements! I am ording more for my students for their graduation packets!! Highly recomended!

Excellent Resource for ECHO 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a well made handy refrence for echo particularly for starters who are starting out to learn echo.

Advanced Echocardiographers 3 out of 5 stars.
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This handy reference tool is not for students; it would be most useful for working echocardiography technicians.

Editorial Review:

Pocket-sized laminated card offers quick access to instructions on how to read an ECG. Includes tamponade vs. cardiomyopathy, differential diagnosis, abnormal LV filling patterns, estimation of right atrial pressure, normal diastolic indices, classification of diastolic dysfunction, and more. For clinicians.

ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series)

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Now in its fourth edition and better than ever, ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! makes learning to read and interpret rhythm strips easy and fun. This practical reference uses a unique, light-hearted writing style that makes learning this complex information non-threatening and highly enjoyable. This entertaining reference reviews fundamental cardiac anatomy and physiology, explains how to obtain and interpret a rhythm strip, and teaches the reader how to recognize and treat sinus, atrial, and ventricular arrhythmias as well as heart blocks. In addition, ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!, Fourth Edition, explains how to obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs. Special elements found throughout the reference make it easy to remember key points. Each chapter features: A summary of key points; clear, simple explanations of problems; definitions of key terms; illustrations that clearly explain key concepts; bulleted lists and checklists that make it easy to spot important points at a glance; marginalia that highlight key facts about ECG interpretation; and quick quizzes to test knowledge.

Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! (Incredibly Easy! Series)

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Finally! A book that works easily for visual learners!! I precept lots of new grads and new RN's (new to critical care) and I find this is a useful tool to help them put all the written/spoken theory together and understand Hemodynamics.

Editorial Review:

Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! offers an innovative visual approach to mastering the principles and practice of hemodynamic monitoring. Continuing the tradition of the award-winning Incredibly Easy! Series(R), this one-of-a-kind book presents a challenging area of nursing practice in an original, accessible, and engaging format. Hundreds of detailed and colorful photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids clarify essential cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and demonstrate the technical points and clinical applications of today's hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Colored text highlights crucial information, and lighthearted logos reinforce key points. Ride the Wave explains waveforms; On the Level presents charts of normal and abnormal blood pressure readings; and Memory Board presents visual mnemonics.