Milind G. Parikh - Cardiac Electrophysiology: Board Review and Self-Assessment

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The idea of putting together this book arose when I was studying for the clinical cardiac electrophysiology board examination for initial certification. At that time, I had difficulty finding one comprehensive study guide that incorporated all of the material being tested on the exam. As a result, I was forced to review multiple different study guides which proved to be challenging as this was not only expensive but also time consuming. Moreover, I had a hard time finding sample board-style questions to ensure that I fully understood the concepts. My goal was to create a practical review book in a question-and-answer format combining all of the various facets of clinical cardiac electrophysiology that was relevant not only for the board examination but also for everyday clinical practice.

The book contains over 200 questions divided into 9 chapters and organized by cardiac electrophysiology topic. Many questions are formatted as a clinical case presentation, while others directly test the readers knowledge base. Each question has four to five answer choices, mimicking the board-style question format, to accurately test ones understanding of the relevant cardiac electrophysiology concepts. Of note, I have also included some that do not quite follow board-style questions as they include all of the following except formatting, but this is mainly to ensure that the reader truly has a thorough understanding of the electrophysiology principles. Answers with detailed explanations for each question along with pertinent illustrations are provided at the end of each chapter. Another unique aspect of this book is that each answer explanation is followed by relevant references for further reading.

Although this book is intended as a board preparatory guide for cardiac electrophysiologists who are studying for initial certification and recertification, the topics addressed in this book are highly relevant to daily clinical practice and may serve as an excellent reference for physicians both in cardiology and internal medicine. In summary, it is hoped that this book will fill a real need for all cardiac electrophysiologists and cardiologists (both in training and in clinical practice) as an essential review guide and provide an indispensable resource for all of us who treat patients with heart rhythm disorders.