この電子書籍について
Covering everything from inspection and palpation to auscultation and peripheral vascular assessment, the book offers a comprehensive yet accessible approach to physical diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on key signs, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic accuracy, making it an essential reference for daily practice, exam preparation, and bedside teaching.
With detailed chapters on heart sounds, pulse assessment, jugular venous pressure, murmur characterization, and common cardiovascular syndromes, this book highlights the enduring value of the physical examination—even in the era of advanced imaging. It also explores modern applications such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), digital stethoscopes, and telemedicine, providing a forward-looking view of cardiovascular care.
Whether you are refining your bedside skills or teaching the next generation of clinicians, this book delivers practical insights for enhancing diagnostic precision and strengthening patient care.
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著者について
Dr. Taha Othmane, MD, PhD, FRCP, is a Senior Lecturer and Consultant Cardiologist with over two decades of clinical and academic experience in cardiovascular medicine. With a subspecialty focus on heart failure, hypertension, cardiac imaging, and arterial stiffness, he is known for his deep commitment to advancing both clinical care and medical education.
As the lead investigator in heart failure research, Dr. Othmane has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and books that have informed both bedside practice and academic discourse. He is a regular international speaker at cardiology and hypertension forums, where he shares insights from his ongoing work and innovations in non-invasive diagnostics.
Driven by a passion to bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice, Dr. Othmane writes with a focus on clarity, practicality, and clinical applicability. His books provide practical frameworks, real-world guidance, and evidence-based insights—making them indispensable tools for physicians, trainees, and researchers alike.
His ongoing research includes the development of novel echocardiographic prognostic parameters, particularly for the nuanced and underdiagnosed forms of heart failure—including those in the diagnostic "grey zone"—as well as investigations into the role of arterial stiffness as a key predictor of cardiovascular mortality and disease progression.
