Clinical Cardiology Made Ridiculously Simple: 6th Edition: An Incredibly Easy Way to Learn for Medical, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, PA Students, And Cardiac Fellows (MedMaster Medical Books) 6th Edition

I wanted to take a moment to write a review not necessarily solely for this book, but of the incredible author, Dr. Michael A. Chizner. I am a third year medical student, and I was blessed to have Dr. Chizner as my preceptor for my cardiology rotation. To say this simply, Dr. Chizner was one of the most informative and caring teachers I have ever had. He personally would sit with us students and teach us the ways of cardiology. He explained challenging concepts in a way that us medical novices could grasp. With impressive talent, he demonstrated vocally an array of sounds associated with a variety of valvular and muscular heart conditions. It was from this book, Clinical Cardiology made ridiculously simple, that Dr. Chizner would read and further explain many common and uncommon cardiology facts and findings. I had previously struggled with a multitude of topics within the cardiovascular realm, but even within my initial week with Dr. Chizner, many of the elements that were lost to me became quite clear. Dr. Chizner’s teachings further extended into the exam room, where his bedside manners and empathy for patients was unmatched. Expertly, he could diagnose a range of cardiac conditions with stethoscope and mind alone. Despite his brilliance, he never flaunted his abilities. He only sought to share what he kept dear in his heart, mind, and soul: the scientific and artistic teachings of Dr. W Proctor Harvey, his former teacher. Words alone cannot describe how grateful I am to have had this experience with Dr. Chizner. I only hope that as future students or readers of his book, that you come to appreciate the magnitude of learning you will undoubtedly experience. Thank you Dr. Michael A. Chizner, for all that you do.Your student,Evan M. Dilican

Dr. Chizner’s passion for cardiology and for teaching the next generation of medicine is demonstrated throughout this book. I am extremely honored to have had learned under such a legend in cardiology. I know that the way I approach medicine has forever changed due to his teachings and his wisdom, and for that I am forever grateful.This cardiology book has everything you need. It is filled with fundamental knowledge that is needed for every healthcare provider. It is presented in a way that makes it easy to understand. The physical exam, which is such a vital part of diagnosing a patient, can often be overlooked in today’s practice. Dr. Chizner emphasizes the importance of a thorough clinical history and conducting a proper physical exam in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Another portion that is invaluable is the heart sounds and images. This is a great tool that allows you to understand and recognize the cardiac sounds through patient recordings paired with his own explanations.Dr. Chizner has left his mark on cardiology and the future generations with this book.

Having rotated under Dr. Chizner during medical school, I have been privy to his expansive depth of knowledge, his keen eye of medical discretion, and his caring and kind-hearted demeanor towards his patients, staff, and disciples. His knowledge and ethos is reflected in this textbook as it succinctly covers the entire field of cardiology. Dr. Chizner is well read and keeps this book up to date on the very latest guidelines and treatments. As a medical student, this book has been THE bible of cardiology for me as I navigate through rotations and study for shelf and board exams, often using this book as a resource for UWorld/Board questions. The way Dr. Chizner breaks down complex processes and diseases is phenomenal, with helpful diagrams and illustrations. If you’re in the medical field or even want to know about the heart as a lay person, please pick this up! You won’t regret it!

These books are super easy to follow when learning about Cardiology. Covers multiple topics relating to the heart! This really helps me when needing additional references for understanding different areas and issues with the heart!

This book is amazing!! I used it to study for my IM shelf because cardio was a section I struggled with and this book helped me tremendously. It clarified so many topics I had trouble with in a very easy way. I was able to do really well on the IM shelf and it helped me get every single cardio question correct (my best section on the shelf). This book has everything you need to know in cardiology, it’s easy to read because it feels like Dr. Chizner is sitting there talking to you. So it doesn’t get boring like a regular med school text book. If you want to learn cardiology in a very easy way that is not boring and do well on the cardio section of the shelf or ace any cardio topic in general then you need this book!! It also made me look good when getting pimped by my cardiologist attending on rotations. Thanks Dr. Chizner for writing this book.Highly recommend!!