Tag: Amal Mattu

  • Book Review: ECGs for the Emergency Physician 1

    Book Review: ECGs for the Emergency Physician 1

    ECGs for the Emergency Physician 1 is basically an ECG teaching file with a good mix of clear-cut and more abstruse cases. Interpretations are provided by Dr. Amal Mattu who probably needs no introduction from me as one of the most influential ECG teachers of this generation. The clear typeface and crisp images are striking.…

  • How to Become a Superstar Diagnostician Within the Span of One Lifetime or Less

    How to Become a Superstar Diagnostician Within the Span of One Lifetime or Less

    To become a great diagnostician, you need to excel in six different diagnostic modalities: (1) history-taking, (2) physical examination, (3) laboratory medicine, (4) medical imaging (including point-of-care ultrasonography), (5) electrocardiography, and (6) bedside diagnostic procedures. History-taking The two most important components of history-taking are knowing what to ask and how to ask questions. Prepare and perfect scripted questions for…