Mind Maps for Medicine

by: Mohsin Azam (Author)

Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: 2021/8/17

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1911510363

ISBN-13: 9781911510369

Book Description

An innovative, visual textbook to help medical students lea and understand core medical conditions. This large-format (A4) book features over 100 easy to follow, full colour mind maps of clinically relevant medical conditions using a systems-based structure:CardiologyRespiratoryGastroenterologyRenalEndocrinologyNeurologyRheumatologyInfectious diseases The mind maps give you quick access to key information in a visually appealing way. Where appropriate the mind map is followed by additional reference information to remind you about, for example, risk assessment tools, staging criteria, and treatment algorithms. All mind maps are presented consistently in full colour and cover:DefinitionPathophysiologyCauses and Risk factorsClinical features:signs and symptomsEpidemiologyInvestigations:blood tests and imagingManagement:lifestyle, pharmacological and surgicalComplications Other key features:Images are provided throughout the book to help illustrate key signs.Mnemonics are used throughout to aid leaing.Information is up-to-date and based around the latest guidelines.All topics are clinically relevant or likely to appear in medical school examinations. Mind Maps for Medicine is crucial reading for all medical students but particularly those who consider themselves visual leaers. ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Abbreviations Chapter 1:Cardiology Chapter 2:Respiratory Chapter 3:Gastroenterology Chapter 4:Renal Chapter 5:Endocrinology Chapter 6:Neurology Chapter 7:Rheumatology Chapter 8:Infectious diseases Index

About the Author

An innovative, visual textbook to help medical students lea and understand core medical conditions. This large-format (A4) book features over 100 easy to follow, full colour mind maps of clinically relevant medical conditions using a systems-based structure:CardiologyRespiratoryGastroenterologyRenalEndocrinologyNeurologyRheumatologyInfectious diseases The mind maps give you quick access to key information in a visually appealing way. Where appropriate the mind map is followed by additional reference information to remind you about, for example, risk assessment tools, staging criteria, and treatment algorithms. All mind maps are presented consistently in full colour and cover:DefinitionPathophysiologyCauses and Risk factorsClinical features:signs and symptomsEpidemiologyInvestigations:blood tests and imagingManagement:lifestyle, pharmacological and surgicalComplications Other key features:Images are provided throughout the book to help illustrate key signs.Mnemonics are used throughout to aid leaing.Information is up-to-date and based around the latest guidelines.All topics are clinically relevant or likely to appear in medical school examinations. Mind Maps for Medicine is crucial reading for all medical students but particularly those who consider themselves visual leaers. ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Abbreviations Chapter 1:Cardiology Chapter 2:Respiratory Chapter 3:Gastroenterology Chapter 4:Renal Chapter 5:Endocrinology Chapter 6:Neurology Chapter 7:Rheumatology Chapter 8:Infectious diseases Index