Preface

Quick Dx & Rx: Cardiology provides rapid, efficient access to the exact information you need when you only have a few minutes to review a topic. It is an online reference for use in the clinical setting. Each disease entry in the A–Z list of cardiovascular topics presents carefully selected information, highlighting:

• Key Features, including Essentials of Diagnosis

• Clinical Presentation and Differential Diagnosis

• Diagnostic Evaluation, including Imaging Studies

• Treatment, such as Medications, Therapeutic Procedures, and Surgery

• Ongoing Management, including Complications and Prognosis

• Resources, such as Practice Guidelines and References