Evidence-Based Cardiology, 3rd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781405159258 ISBN-10: 1405159251 Copyright: 2010 Edition: 3rd Editors: Yusuf, Salim, Cairns, John A., Camm, A. John, Fallen, Ernest L., Gersh, Bernard J., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 91 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Carlos Giraldo,  MD  (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Description This is an update of an overview of the best evidence for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disorders. The previous edition was published in 2003. Purpose This book is intended to be used in two ways: as a reference for in-depth understanding of cardiovascular disorders, and as a guide to the best evidence to guide the management of specific cardiovascular conditions. Audience Students, physicians in training, midlevel practitioners, and practicing clinicians are the intended readers. Features Part I of the book's four parts addresses concepts related to evidence-based cardiology and critical appraisal. Part II is devoted to preventive strategies; part III encompasses the management of specific cardiovascular disorders; and part IV focuses on how the evidence base can be used in individual case studies. This edition includes new chapters on vascular complications in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, occupational cardiology, ablation therapies for atrial fibrillation, adult congenital heart disease, and adjunctive therapies for coronary reperfusion. Many useful summary tables integrate state-of-the-art evidence with clinical practice challenges. Assessment The is a useful addition to the field of cardiology that expands on current comprehensive books, such as the Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Concise Textbook, 3rd edition, Murphy and Lloyd (Informa Healthcare, 2007), by incorporating current clinical trial data in a format that helps with clinical decision making. The authors have succeeded in creating a multidimensional reference that fulfills their objectives, explaining the how and why of specific interventions. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 8 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.