2 The ECG in patients with palpitations and syncope Initial assessment The clinical history and physical examination 57 Palpitations 57 Dizziness and syncope 58 Physical examination 62 The ECG 62 Syncope due to cardiac disease…
3 The ECG in patients with palpitations and syncope Ambulatory ECG monitoring Types of ECG monitors 85 Features of ambulatory ECG traces 86 Although sometimes a baseline ECG between episodes can provide…
9 Conclusions Four steps to making the most of the ECG Description 313 Interpretation 314 Diagnosis 315 Treatment 315 Conclusion 316 Now test yourself 316 The theme of this book has been that the ECG is…
CHAPTER 7Diffuse parenchymal lung disease Learning objectives To understand the classification of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) To appreciate the aetiology and pathophysiology of DPLD To be aware of the…
CHAPTER 4Common respiratory investigations Learning objectives To know what investigations are required to make a diagnosis in patients presenting with respiratory symptoms and signs To understand how samples of bloods,…
CHAPTER 9Lung cancer Learning objectives To understand the epidemiology and risk factors for lung cancer To appreciate the importance of prevention and early detection To recognise the symptoms and signs…
CHAPTER 10Pleural disease Learning objectives To understand the composition and formation of pleural fluid To know the mechanisms of injury to the pleura To understand the aetiology, diagnosis, and management…
CHAPTER 8Respiratory infections Learning objectives To understand the common types of respiratory infections To appreciate the risk factors for developing respiratory infections To understand the aetiology and pathogenesis of community…
CHAPTER 14Sleep‐related disorders Learning objectives To gain an understanding of normal sleep physiology and its impact on breathing To understand the causes of, and investigations for, excessive daytime sleepiness To…
CHAPTER 6Obstructive airways disease Learning objectives To understand the aetiology and epidemiology of asthma To learn about the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of asthma To understand the management of acute…
