Heart Sounds Made Easy with CD-ROM

Cardiac auscultation is one of the most difficult clinical skills to acquire and competence in this
area is extremely variable. This short and accessible book comes with an interactive CD of heart
sounds recorded from actual patients using the latest digital audio technology. It allows the user
to listen to a recording and either eliminate or enhance the different components until they are
confident that they have correctly identified the sounds in all phases of the cardiac cycle. This
Second Edition uses the latest software and includes new features, such as the ability to slow the
heart sounds down without altering their pitch. The layout of the CD has been improved to make it
quicker to access. New questions and answers in both the book and the CD allow readers to monitor
their knowledge and progress. The visual representation of the cardiac cycle also helps readers
understand the origin of the heart sounds.

Introduction to auscultation
The Aortic area
The Pulmonary area
The Mid Left sternal edge
The Lower Left sternal edge
The Apex
The back
Glossary
Index