Description

Cardiology: A Practical Handbook, 1st Edition, is a compact guide to everyday cardiology written by David Laflamme and published by CRC Press in 2016. In 398 pages, it offers practical insights, diagnostic tools and treatment strategies in a concise, accessible format. It is built for the moments when you need to understand a cardiac problem quickly and clearly, on the ward, in clinic or while preparing for a rotation, rather than for exhaustive reading.

Who Cardiology: A Practical Handbook is for

• Medical students starting a cardiology placement who need a readable introduction.
• Junior doctors and residents who handle cardiac admissions and want practical guidance.
• Nurses and allied health professionals working with cardiac patients.
• General practitioners and other clinicians who want a quick refresher on modern cardiology.

The publisher presents it as suitable for students, residents and healthcare professionals. If you need more depth later, move on to a fuller textbook; our guide on how to choose medical eBooks can help you plan that step.

What you will find in Cardiology: A Practical Handbook

As a handbook, the book focuses on the practical side of cardiology: assessing patients, using diagnostic tools and choosing treatment strategies. It aims to be concise rather than encyclopaedic, which keeps it usable during a busy placement. Cardiology: A Practical Handbook is therefore a book to keep within reach and reopen often, rather than one to read once and shelve. Its value lies in helping you organise your thinking about common cardiac presentations, from the first assessment to the choice of investigations and treatment.

The online FlipBook preview on this page lets you browse the table of contents and sample pages, so you can see how topics are organised before buying.

About this edition

This page offers the 1st edition, published by CRC Press in May 2016 (ISBN-13 9781498779814). Since cardiology guidelines are updated regularly, use the handbook to understand principles and clinical reasoning, and confirm specific drug choices, doses and thresholds against current guidelines and local protocols.

How to use a practical handbook well

A handbook only helps if it becomes part of your daily routine. Three habits make the difference:

1. Read before the shift, not during the emergency. Review the topics you are likely to meet the next day so the information is already familiar.
2. Annotate with local practice. Add notes where your hospital’s protocols differ, turning the handbook into a personal reference.
3. Quiz yourself after each topic. A few self-made questions reviewed later strengthen retention; see our guide to active recall.

For guidelines and educational material that complement Cardiology: A Practical Handbook, consult the European Society of Cardiology.

Format, preview and access

Want to read it on your phone between patients? Our article on PDF vs EPUB medical textbooks explains how each format behaves on small screens.

Where to go next

• Netter’s Cardiology, 3rd Edition: illustrated explanations that pair well with a concise handbook.
• Current Diagnosis & Treatment Cardiology, 6th Edition: a more detailed clinical text published in 2023.
• Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook: a broader overview for residents and fellows.
• Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition: to interpret the investigations you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiology: A Practical Handbook good for medical students?

Yes. The publisher describes it as concise and accessible for students, residents and healthcare professionals, which makes it a reasonable first cardiology book.

Who wrote it and when was it published?

It was written by David Laflamme and published by CRC Press in 2016 as a 1st edition.

Does the purchase include online extras?

No. You get the PDF eBook only; publisher platforms, activation codes and supplementary resources are not included.

How quickly can I read it?

Access opens after payment confirmation. See our refund and returns policy for order conditions.