By Rose Mary Ferreira Lisboa da Silva
Detailed clinical history requires knowledge of symptoms and signs, in addition to communication skills and respect for patients’ cultural, socioeconomic and religious values. For comprehensive care of individuals at risk or patients with cardiovascular diseases, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation , the clinical method (history and physical examination) carried out with proficiency is part of this whole process. And, based on knowledge of this method, clinical reasoning will be developed, establishing the syndromic diagnosis and, sometimes, the etiology and severity of the condition. With this comprehensive care method, the indication of complementary exams can be done with a better cost-benefit ratio, resulting in rational decision-making. This book is intended for all health professionals in learning or continuing education, especially those who work in the areas of cardiology, angiology and vascular surgery. It has 12 chapters that cover several areas, including cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, health promotion, comprehensive semiology of the cardiovascular system and the main complementary exams. In addition, it presents a chapter dedicated to the main cardiovascular syndromes, with their epidemiology, definitions, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and physical examinations. comprehensive semiology of the cardiovascular system and the main complementary exams. In addition, it presents a chapter dedicated to the main cardiovascular syndromes, with their epidemiology, definitions, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and physical examinations. comprehensive semiology of the cardiovascular system and the main complementary exams. In addition, it presents a chapter dedicated to the main cardiovascular syndromes, with their epidemiology, definitions, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and physical examinations.

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