Clinical Cardiology Made Ridiculously Simple 5th Edition

These books are super easy to follow when learning about Cardiology. Covers multiple topics relating to the heart! This really helps me when needing additional references for understanding different areas and issues with the heart!

As a medical student, I rotated with Dr. Chizner for two weeks and saw countless cardiology patients with a variety of diagnoses present in this book. During that time, it became clear to me that this book may very the bible of cardiology. The wisdom in this book is not merely self evident but shines brightly when one correlates the clinical pearls found within this book with our experiences with real patients.The priceless knowledge transcribed on these pages, gathered through decades of clinical practice from Dr. Chizner himself if not his forefathers in cardiology, is succinctly yet plainly relayed to the reader. This book guides us through how to properly assess a patient through a five finger approach including a history, physical exam, ecg, chest x-ray, and laboratory testing. More than that, it presents management strategies with thought towards what evidence supports these strategies, but due recognition of where evidence does not yet exist.It is my belief that every medical student, regardless of their desired specialty, should have the life-saving knowledge of basic cardiology found within this book. The stethoscope is not a prop, but a reliable and cost-effective tool for assessing our patient's cardiovascular health in the hands of a skilled clinician. Thanks to Dr. Chizner and his books, I am a step closer to becoming that skilled clinician.- Yulio Font

I wanted to take a moment to write a review not necessarily solely for this book, but of the incredible author, Dr. Michael A. Chizner. I am a third year medical student, and I was blessed to have Dr. Chizner as my preceptor for my cardiology rotation. To say this simply, Dr. Chizner was one of the most informative and caring teachers I have ever had. He personally would sit with us students and teach us the ways of cardiology. He explained challenging concepts in a way that us medical novices could grasp. With impressive talent, he demonstrated vocally an array of sounds associated with a variety of valvular and muscular heart conditions. It was from this book, Clinical Cardiology made ridiculously simple, that Dr. Chizner would read and further explain many common and uncommon cardiology facts and findings. I had previously struggled with a multitude of topics within the cardiovascular realm, but even within my initial week with Dr. Chizner, many of the elements that were lost to me became quite clear. Dr. Chizner’s teachings further extended into the exam room, where his bedside manners and empathy for patients was unmatched. Expertly, he could diagnose a range of cardiac conditions with stethoscope and mind alone. Despite his brilliance, he never flaunted his abilities. He only sought to share what he kept dear in his heart, mind, and soul: the scientific and artistic teachings of Dr. W Proctor Harvey, his former teacher. Words alone cannot describe how grateful I am to have had this experience with Dr. Chizner. I only hope that as future students or readers of his book, that you come to appreciate the magnitude of learning you will undoubtedly experience. Thank you Dr. Michael A. Chizner, for all that you do.Your student,Evan M. Dilican

Dr. Chizner’s passion for cardiology and for teaching the next generation of medicine is demonstrated throughout this book. I am extremely honored to have had learned under such a legend in cardiology. I know that the way I approach medicine has forever changed due to his teachings and his wisdom, and for that I am forever grateful.This cardiology book has everything you need. It is filled with fundamental knowledge that is needed for every healthcare provider. It is presented in a way that makes it easy to understand. The physical exam, which is such a vital part of diagnosing a patient, can often be overlooked in today’s practice. Dr. Chizner emphasizes the importance of a thorough clinical history and conducting a proper physical exam in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Another portion that is invaluable is the heart sounds and images. This is a great tool that allows you to understand and recognize the cardiac sounds through patient recordings paired with his own explanations.Dr. Chizner has left his mark on cardiology and the future generations with this book.

Having rotated under Dr. Chizner during medical school, I have been privy to his expansive depth of knowledge, his keen eye of medical discretion, and his caring and kind-hearted demeanor towards his patients, staff, and disciples. His knowledge and ethos is reflected in this textbook as it succinctly covers the entire field of cardiology. Dr. Chizner is well read and keeps this book up to date on the very latest guidelines and treatments. As a medical student, this book has been THE bible of cardiology for me as I navigate through rotations and study for shelf and board exams, often using this book as a resource for UWorld/Board questions. The way Dr. Chizner breaks down complex processes and diseases is phenomenal, with helpful diagrams and illustrations. If you’re in the medical field or even want to know about the heart as a lay person, please pick this up! You won’t regret it!

Wonderful book, easy to read and understand. Best book I've bought these past few years.