Product Description
Completely revised and updated, this best selling book is a clear, concise, highly practical and enjoyable overview of all of clinically relevant cardiology: history, physical, ECG (ECG interpretation taught in just 40 pages), radiology, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests, and therapy (both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic). This third edition includes interactive CD-ROM (Win/Mac) with heart sounds, ECG interpretation, chest x-rays, echocardiography and quiz. Numerous new illustrations, cartoons, and images are also included. For medical students, house officers, cardiac fellows, practicing physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 19 reviews)

Not for nurses by A.E. Perry (Athens, GA)

2 Stars
September 29, 2009
The product description states that this book works for nurses and other health care professionals other than MDs. I have been a nurse for 5 years, and I have difficulty following this book. Definitely not "ridiculously simple."

Excellent by Ryan T. Jordan

5 Stars
October 23, 2008
I had the unique experience to review this book while meeting with Dr. Chizner during a cardiac catheterization. It is very simple, well written, and made so that a novice in the medical field could understand and learn from it. To my suprise, the book is kept up to date with the latest ACLS standards. I would recommend this book to anyone who is required to be familiar with cardiology or is interested in exploring this fascinating field.

Cardiology simply is not simple! by James Grier (upper midwest, USA)

3 Stars
October 14, 2008
Cardiology and trying to figure out what the problems might be when things go wrong (or might be wrong) is an extremely difficult and complex task. Thus, I was intrigued by the title of the book. Unfortunately, even "ridiculously simple" is still not simple and, for me, the book didn't deliver on the title. This might sound like a circular truism, but you still have to know the subject to be able to understand it. This book, of and by itself, is not enough to really help you learn and understand it. You would still have to separately learn all of the various topics, such as auscultation, ECG, cardiac pharmacology, etc., plus get LOTS of hands-on experience and put in the time before you can really get on top of the subject. The book is more of a summary outline than a textbook or stand-alone book. It is intended for medical students and other persons working with cardiology. As such, I think it might be a good review, summary reference, and/or companion to have at hand while taking detailed courses or studies using full texts on the component subjects (ECG, etc.). It might be a useful text for a basic cardiology course taught by a knowledgeable instructor who can properly flesh out the material in class. It includes a great, very useful CD with some different heart sounds, several good ECGs, and other cardiology materials including videos and quizzes. It is written by one of the most knowledgeable, most experienced, and most respected persons in the field. For the credentials of the author, the distilled information that it contains, and its intended goal, I would rate it a "5". However, it is over-ambitious, over-distilled (thus, incomplete and too concise in many of the component areas), perhaps over simplified, and somewhat overwhelming for a single book. If one could memorize it all and integrate everything at the same time, it would be absolutely great (and you would be a great cardiologist). But, on its own, it doesn't really simplify and help someone who doesn't already know the material and, if you already know it, you probably don't need it. Even though "simple", the book would still require a long time to go through if done properly, such as if used as a textbook in a basic cardiology course in conjunction with a good instructor, but the student would still not be fully qualified to tackle all of the subjects on his or her own without much further work and practice. The book is definitely not for the non-medical reader unless perhaps for an overview of sorts, but it will not, on its own, really help you learn the material. You will still need other books and/or courses for that. "Ridiculously simple" might not even be possible when it comes to a difficult and complex subject like cardiology. A catchy title might help sell books (I bought one!), but in my opinion it's misleading and not honest. I would prefer to see the title stand as just "Clinical Cardiology", in which case I would rate it as the 5 that it deserves.

Not the best cardiology book written! by M. Brown (Kansas City)

2 Stars
June 29, 2008
I was seeking out a review on cardiology and thought this book would be great for what I was looking for. This wasn't the case however. I found the book too long, too wordy and found only 25% of the book useful for what I needed. The book included a CD which I found more impressive than the book itself. If you are looking for reading/reviewing information on a particular part of cardiology, seek out a different book a little more specific to your needs.

Clinical Cardiology Made Ridiculously Simple by Jean C. Rilee (Gloucester, Virginia United States)

5 Stars
May 27, 2008
What a easy and delightful way to quickly review clinical cardiology. The cartoons and clinical pearls are right on with any new practitoner. The lighhearted humour makes reading a pleasure. The clinic CD is a tool to be used over and over again. Dr. Chizner has created a valuable, easy to use learning guide for the beginner and the practicing clinician alike.

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