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 practice of hyperlipidemia and coronary heart diseases and associated cardiovascular morbidities. 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 46 clinical case studies related to Coronary Heart Disease and Hyperlipidemia useful for medical students and practicing cardiologists
  • Valuable resource for young physicians seeking to establish a foothold in medical research and academics

chapter Case 62|8 pages

Pseudoaneurysm of the Left Ventricle

An Unusual Sequel of Myocardial Infarction and Rupture of the Heart

chapter Case 128|28 pages

The Spleen in Type I Hyperlipoproteinemia

Histochemical, Biochemical, Microfluorometric and Electron Microscopic Observations

chapter Case 150|7 pages

Silent Mitral Regurgitation Complicating Silent Myocardial Infarction

Hemodynamic and Morphologic Documentation

chapter Case 181|5 pages

Isolated Coronary Arterial Dissection

A Complication of Cardiac Operations

chapter Case 212|13 pages

Tuberous Xanthoma in Homozygous Type II Hyperlipoproteinemia

Histologic, Histochemical, and Electron Microscopical Study

chapter Case 226|4 pages

Myocardial Embolus to Coronary Artery

Result of Rupture of Papillary Muscle During Acute Myocardial Infarction

chapter Case 579|3 pages

Elongate Thrombus Extending from Left Ventricular Apex to Outflow Tract

A Rare Complication of Myocardial Infarction Diagnosed by Two-Dimensional Echocardiography

chapter Case 953|12 pages

The Heart in Tangier Disease

Severe Coronary Atherosclerosis with Near Absence of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

chapter Case 1160|7 pages

Chest Pain

chapter Case 1395|3 pages

A 105-Year-Old Heart