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| Reviewers | |
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| Contributors | |
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| Preface | |
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| Test-Taking Tips | |
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| Cardiovascular | |
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| Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders | |
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| The Normal ECG | |
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| The 12-Lead ECG | |
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| Hemodynamic Monitoring | |
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| Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction | |
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| Conduction Blocks | |
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| Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis | |
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| Cardiogenic Shock | |
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| Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock | |
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| Interpreting Dysrhythmias | |
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| Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis | |
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| Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and Trauma | |
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| Cardiovascular Practice Exam | |
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| Pulmonary | |
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| Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders | |
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| Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support | |
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| Acute Respiratory Dysfunction | |
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| Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration | |
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| Thoracic Trauma and Air-Leak Syndromes | |
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| Pulmonary Practice Exam | |
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| Endocrine | |
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| Introduction to the Endocrine System | |
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| Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland | |
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| Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands | |
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| Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas | |
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| Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal Glands | |
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| Endocrine Practice Exam | |
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| Immunology and Hematology | |
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| Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems | |
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| Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems | |
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| Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems | |
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| Organ Transplantation | |
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| Life-Threatening Coagulopathies | |
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| Immunology and Hematology Practice Exam | |
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| Neurology | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System | |
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| Intracranial Pressure | |
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| Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies | |
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| Stroke and Intracranial Aneurysms | |
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| The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord | |
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| Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation | |
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| Meningitis, Guillain-Barre, and Myasthenia Gravis | |
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| Seizures and Status Epilepticus | |
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| Neurology Practice Exam | |
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| Gastroenterology | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System | |
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| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices | |
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| Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis | |
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| Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma | |
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| Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disturbance | |
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| Gastroenterology Practice Exam | |
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| Renal | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System | |
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| Renal Regulation of Electrolytes | |
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| Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure | |
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| Renal Trauma | |
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| Renal Practice Exam | |
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| Multiorgan Problems | |
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| Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome | |
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| Toxic Emergencies | |
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| Airway Obstruction | |
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| Burns | |
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| Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam | |
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| Synergy | |
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| Professionalism and the Synergy Model | |
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| Synergy Practice Exam | |
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| Comprehensive Practice Exam-1 | |
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| Comprehensive Practice Exam-2 | |
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| Index | |