ABSTRACT

From the earliest days of medicine to the present, case reports have been a critical aspect of clinical education and knowledge development. In this comprehensive volume, Dr. William C. Roberts, a renowned expert in the field, explores the rich history and ongoing importance of case reports in cardiology.

Through engaging and insightful analysis, the book demonstrates how case reports have provided physicians with crucial insights into rare diseases, complex conditions, and ground-breaking treatments. Drawing on a vast range of sources, from ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge journals, it offers a unique perspective on the role of case reports in medical education and management of cardiomyopathy. It underscores how case reports can be used to enhance diagnostic accuracy, identify new treatment options, and promote innovation in the field. In addition, the book provides valuable insights into the process of writing and publishing case reports, including tips for young physicians looking to break into the field.

The book will be an indispensable guide to the history, practice, and ongoing significance of case reports for medical students, physicians, and researchers alike.

Key Features:

  • Provides a rich repository of diverse case reports in cardiology published by the editor and his colleagues over 61 years
  • Features 39 clinical case studies related to Cardiomyopathy and associated morbidities useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists
  • Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics

chapter Case 29|5 pages

Mumps of the Heart

Clinical and Pathologic Features

chapter Case 76|9 pages

Muscular Subaortic Stenosis

Clinical and Pathologic Observations in an Elderly Patient

chapter Case 225|13 pages

Massive Myocardial Hemosiderosis

A Structure-Function Conference at the National Heart and Lung Institute

chapter Case 289|11 pages

Clinical Pathologic Conference

Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

chapter Case 365|8 pages

Cardiac Sarcoidosis

A Major Cause of Sudden Death in Young Individuals

chapter Case 401|8 pages

Hemochromatosis Heart Disease

An Unemphasized Cause of Potentially Reversible Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

chapter Case 463|3 pages

Spontaneous Exercise Testing

Running as an Early Unmasker of Underlying Cardiac Amyloidosis

chapter Case 542|4 pages

Histiocytoid Cardiomyopathy

A Cause of Sudden Death in Apparently Healthy Infants