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Differential Diagnosis of Cardiopulmonary Disease

A Handbook

  • Organized to facilitate quick access to essential information
  • Provides a concise and clear presentation of diagnostic considerations
  • Offers insights on how to avoid clinical errors
  • Indicates next steps once a diagnosis has been determined

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Table of contents (74 chapters)

  1. Costochondritis

    • Christopher J. Rees, Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 311-317
  2. Cyanide Poisoning

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Melissa Platt, Richard M. Cantor, Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 319-326
  3. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

    • Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Jaime Friel Blanck
    Pages 327-338
  4. Cystic Fibrosis

    • Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Jaime Friel Blanck
    Pages 339-354
  5. Diabetic Ketoacidosis

    • Christopher J. Rees, Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Jaime Friel Blanck
    Pages 355-377
  6. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    • Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 379-389
  7. Epiglottitis

    • Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 391-404
  8. Esophageal Rupture

    • Christopher J. Rees, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 405-416
  9. Esophagitis

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Richard M. Cantor, Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 417-426
  10. Foreign Body Aspiration

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Richard M. Cantor, Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 427-439
  11. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    • Christopher J. Rees, Richard M. Cantor, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 441-449
  12. Goiter

    • Christopher J. Rees, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Jaime Friel Blanck
    Pages 451-469
  13. Heart Failure

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 471-492
  14. Hemoptysis

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Richard M. Cantor, Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 493-503
  15. Herpes Zoster

    • Christopher J. Rees, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 505-514
  16. Hiatal Hernia

    • Christopher J. Rees, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 515-524
  17. Hypertension

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Richard M. Cantor, Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 525-544
  18. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    • Charles V. Pollack Jr., Richard M. Cantor, Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 545-555
  19. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

    • Christopher J. Rees, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Victoria G. Riese
    Pages 557-574
  20. Infective Endocarditis

    • Christopher J. Rees, Charles V. Pollack Jr., Jaime Friel Blanck
    Pages 575-594

About this book

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, inte

rnal medicine, primary care, and related fields. Medical students, residents, and other medical professionals will appreciate the concise and clear approach.

Reviews

“The book is a nice reference for emergency medicine, internal medicine, and family medicine physicians. In addition, the book would serve as a basic, yet comprehensive review for rotating medical students on a variety of rotations because it reviews differential diagnoses, laboratory and imaging examinations, as well as relevant history and physical examination skills. This text may serve as a comprehensive review for the anesthesia provider looking to review some of the basics of cardiopulmonary diagnosis.” (Adam C. Adler, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 130 (5), May, 2020)

“It is intended for experienced providers who may need a quick review of the treatment of infrequently seen cardiac events. However, it is really more valuable to students or residents wanting a single book on the evaluation of chest pain. … This book offers a very extensive differential diagnosis for emergency department patients presenting with chest pain. … I could see this being a good book for a student or resident education room or reference library.” (Sheffey N. Massey, Doody's Book Reviews, October 11, 2019)


Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA

    Charles V. Pollack Jr.

About the editor

Charles V. Pollack, Jr., M.A., M.D., FACEP, FAAEM, FAHA, FESC, FCPP is Associate Provost for Innovation in Education, Thomas Jefferson University; Director, Jefferson Institute of Emerging Health Professions; Associate Dean for CME and Strategic Partner Alliances, Thomas Jefferson University; and Professor and Senior Advisor for Interdisciplinary Research and Clinical Trials, Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

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Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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