Tandon’s Textbook of Cardiology, 2nd Edition By Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Raman Krishna Kumar, Nitish Naik
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Tandon’s Textbook of Cardiology (2nd Edition), edited by Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Raman Krishna Kumar, Nitish Naik, and Dipti Itchhaporia, is a single-volume, 56-chapter clinical guide. The textbook focuses extensively on cardiovascular conditions prevalent in India and Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), blending foundational cardiovascular science with clinical workflows. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The textbook is structurally organized into five core sections covering the following broad topics: [1, 2]
Section 1: Historical Perspective & Foundations
- History of Indian Cardiology: A prologue charting the evolution of the field in the South Asian region.
- Basic Cardiovascular Science: Core cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- Haemodynamic Foundations: Practical clinical application and interpretation of hemodynamics. [1, 2]
Section 2: Clinical Assessment, Interventions & Recovery
- Clinical Examination: History taking, clinical presentations, and physical signs of cardiac disease.
- Diagnostic Tools: Interpretation of diagnostic tests, imaging modalities, and technological evaluations.
- Interventional Cardiology: Overview of cardiac interventions and procedures.
- Adult Cardiac Surgery: Strategic summaries of surgical alternatives and post-operative basics.
- Cardiac Rehabilitation: Methods for recovery, preventive physical therapy, and long-term care management. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Section 3: Specific Cardiovascular Disorders
- Genomics & Risk Factors: Genetic contributions to heart disease, metabolic profiles, and risk stratification.
- Lifestyle & Comorbidities: Impact of diet, physical activity, obesity, and systemic hypertension.
- LMIC-Relevant Pathologies: Detailed focus on conditions like rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and tuberculous pericarditis.
- Congenital Heart Diseases: Diagnosis and management pipelines for pediatric and adult congenital conditions.
- Arrhythmias & Electrophysiology: Heart block, atrial fibrillation, and pacing basics.
- Structural Heart Diseases: Pericardial diseases, diseases of the aorta, and cardiac tumors. [1, 2]
Section 4 & 5: Critical Care, Ethics & Healthcare Delivery
- Cardiac Critical Care Management: Training for independently running a coronary care or cardiac critical care unit.
- Medical Ethics: Navigating professional ethics, patient rapport, and clinical trials in cardiology.
- Healthcare Systems: Analysis of Indian cardiovascular healthcare, indigenous medical technology, and strategies for regional medical improvements. [, 3]
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