Mind Maps for Medicine (Student Medicine)

An innovative, visual textbook to help medical students learn and understand core medical conditions. This large-format (A4) book features over 100 easy to follow, full colour mind maps of clinically relevant medical conditions using a systems-based structure: CardiologyRespiratoryGastroenterologyRenalEndocrinologyNeurologyRheumatologyInfectious diseases The mind maps give you quick access to key information in a visually appealing way. Where appropriate the mind map is followed by additional reference information to remind you about, for example, risk assessment tools, staging criteria, and treatment algorithms. All mind maps are presented consistently in full colour and cover: DefinitionPathophysiologyCauses and Risk factorsClinical features: signs and symptomsEpidemiologyInvestigations: blood tests and imagingManagement: lifestyle, pharmacological and surgicalComplications Other key features: Images are provided throughout the book to help illustrate key signs.Mnemonics are used throughout to aid learning.Information is up-to-date and based around the latest guidelines.All topics are clinically relevant or likely to appear in medical school examinations. Mind Maps for Medicine is crucial reading for all medical students but particularly those who consider themselves visual learners. ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Abbreviations Chapter 1: Cardiology Chapter 2: Respiratory Chapter 3: Gastroenterology Chapter 4: Renal Chapter 5: Endocrinology Chapter 6: Neurology Chapter 7: Rheumatology Chapter 8: Infectious diseases Index