CHAPTER 1: HEART FAILURE

• Definition and epidemiology
• Classification of heart failure
• Clinical presentation and diagnosis
• Diagnostic Algorithm for Heart Failure

Integrating Classifications Within the Diagnostic Process

• Management of heart failure
• Take-home message
• Study notes
• References  

CHAPTER 2: ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

• Definition and epidemiology
• Classification and aetiology of ischemic heart disease
• Diagnostic workflow for chronic coronary syndrome
• Diagnostic workflow for acute coronary syndromes
• Management of chronic coronary syndrome
• Management of acute coronary syndromes
• Take-home message
• Study notes
• References

CHAPTER 3: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE

• Definition and epidemiology
• Classification and aetiology of aortic valve disease
• Classification and aetiology of mitral valve disease
• Other valvular lesions: tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease
• Diagnosis of valvular (aortic, mitral) heart disease
• Management of aortic valve disease
• Management of mitral valve disease
• Take-home message
• Study notes
• References

CHAPTER 4: INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

• Definition and epidemiology
• Classification and aetiology of infective endocarditis
• Diagnosis of infective endocarditis  
• Management of infective endocarditis  

Take-home message  
Study notes  
References