Pocket Cardiology and Vascular Medicine (2024)
Pocket Cardiology and Vascular Medicine (2024)
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- Covers around 70 cardiac conditions, explained clearly and concisely.
- Quickly recall key concepts with clear visuals, mnemonics, and diagrams.
- Designed for on-the-go use: compact, practical, and always ready in your white coat.
Product Details
Product Details
- Language: English
- Written and updated according to the latest guidelines
- ISBN: 9789083374000
- Print length: 270 pages
- Edition: first (2024)
- Dimensions: 170 mm x 120 mm
- The pocket fits in your white coat!
This pocket-sized clinical handbook helps you understand core concepts quickly, using a clear structure that actually sticks.The Pocket Cardiology is a pocket-sized clinical book for everyone in healthcare. The content is organised in a way that allows you to begin with the fundamentals, including cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology, before delving into cardiology-specific diagnostics and conditions. This compact guide covers approximately 70 cardiac conditions, encompassing rhythm and conduction abnormalities, ischaemic heart disease and congenital disorders.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
✅ Free standard delivery on orders equal to 2 paid pockets or more.
✅ Global shipping: We ship to almost every country in the world. If you're unable to complete your order, simply send us an email.
✅ Delivery times:
- Standard: 10-12 working days
- Express: 3-5 working days (available in the EU, US, and Canada)
- Fast UK delivery with Royal Mail: 2–3 working days
✅ Tracking: You'll receive a tracking link via email after ordering.
✅ Returns: Accepted within 30 days of delivery.
✅ Need help? Our customer service is happy to help, feel free to contact us!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee!
Your satisfaction is our highest priority. We stand behind the quality of our books, and we’re confident you’ll be happy with your order! If for any reason you're not, simply email us at contact@compendiummedicine.com, and we’ll provide you with return instructions.
Get digital access together with this physical pocket! Check the pop-up after adding it to your cart.
‘‘A very smart, contemporary, and up-to-date book of high-quality level. For both students and doctors.’’
Prof. Fabian Knebel, MD, PhD, Cardiologist
Pocket FAQ
Is your question not listed here? You can reach out to us by email: contact@compendiummedicine.com.
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The pocket's production is guided by the collective effort of students, doctors, and a team of over 10 specialists, including cardiologists.
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The quality is ensured by a team of medical specialists who supervised and revised the text written by medical students.
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The supervising team consists of a broad group of medical doctors, part of which is specialised in cardiology, and a part of which is in charge of readability and clinical applicability. In that way, we can ensure the best medical quality of the pocket while keeping it user-friendly!
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This book is written for a diverse range of readers, including medical students during their rotations, residents, and potentially medical specialists who are not specialised in cardiology and wish to refresh their knowledge.
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Yes! A digital Compendium Online version of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine is available as an add-on when purchasing the physical pocket. After adding the book to your cart, a pop-up will appear where you can include the digital version.
The digital version includes the full content of the physical book, including all key topics, tables, diagrams, and mnemonics. It is fully searchable, making it easy to quickly find the information you need. You can access it anytime on your preferred device, whether it’s a tablet, smartphone, or computer. -
The digital version is only available as an add-on when purchasing the physical Compendium Pocket. After adding the physical pocket to your cart, a pop-up will allow you to add the digital version.
Currently, digital versions are available for Cardiology and Acute Medicine. We plan to release digital versions for other Compendium titles in the future. If you’ve already purchased other physical pockets, you’ll have the opportunity to add their digital versions later as they become available. -
No, this offer applies only to the physical pockets.
Digital Access is not included in the 1+1 deal and can be added through the pop-up after adding the product to your cart. -
Yes, you can mix two different titles in the "Buy One, Gift One" offer! Simply add two pockets of your choice to your cart, and the discount will automatically be applied to the second pocket. Please note, the Pocket Gastroenterology and Hepatology is excluded from this offer.
Contents
This handbook covers essential topics, structured consistently to help you scan, understand, and remember faster.
Cardiac pharmacotherapy
ECG interpretation
Cardiac interventions
Differential diagnoses for cardiac-related symptoms
Step-by-step clinical evaluation guide for each condition
Quality guaranteed by medical specialists
Dr. A.P.J. van Dijk
Specialist
Cardiologist for adult congenital heart disease at Academic Center for Congenital Heart Disease Radboudumc Nijmegen
Drs. B.J.J.W. Schouwenberg
Specialist
Clinical Pharmacologist at Radboudumc Nijmegen
Dr. A.S. Amin
Specialist
Cardiologist
Dr. N.H.T. Dinh
Specialist
Cardiologist
Dr. B.J.H. van den Born
Specialist
Cardiologist
Prof. dr. F. Knebel
Specialist
Cardiologist
Eric Hoffmeister
Sounding board
MD, MSc Global Health Candidate at Maastricht University
Carlijn Veldman
Sounding board
MD, Resident in Pulmonary Medicine
Abbie Premakumar
Sounding board
Medicine student
Drs. S.P.G. van Vugt
Specialist
Cardiology resident
Ricardo Neaga
Sounding board
Medical student
Clear, practical and visual
The Compendium Method© combines concise explanations with vivid illustrations, tables, icons, and mnemonics, making complex medical knowledge easier to understand and remember.
‘‘A comprehensive overview of Cardiology but in a clear and very easily digestible format.’’
Alan J. Robertson, MD, Cardiologist
In one glance: clear images
With thanks to our medical illustrators.
Chest X-ray
Tetralogy of Fallot
Contraction physiology left ventricle
‘‘Pocket Cardiology: Your trusted compass guiding you through every twist and turn of your professional journey in cardiology.’’
Robert K. Riezebos, MD, PhD, Cardiologist
The team behind the Pocket Cardiology
Romée Snijders
Editor-in-chief
MD, PhD candidate, Founder Compendium Medicine
Veerle Smit
Editor-in-chief
MD, Founder Compendium Medicine
Gwen Vuurberg
Chief Editor
MD, PhD, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine resident at Rijnstate & Radboud University Medical Center
Paul Hendriks
Editor
Resident Cardiology at Erasmus MC
Veronique Goudberg
Author
Scientific Research Intern at Leiden University Medical Center
Jonathan Leegwater
Author
Teacher Medical Subjects at Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Ania Sassiada
Author
Surgery Resident
Why choose the Cardiology Pocket?
Save time and boost your confidence with our unique method!
Dyslexia-friendly: concise and clear explanations, designed for quick reading.
Visual learning: icons, diagrams, tables, and mnemonics tailored.
Trusted quality: content reviewed and approved by experienced medical specialists
Up-to-date: based on the latest guidelines
