• Field: Emergency Cardiology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine.

• Main Issues: Diagnostic algorithms, therapeutic protocols, acute cardiac syndromes, arrhythmology.

• Reading Level: Specialized scientific manual.

The book is an essential tool for cardiologists, internists, intensivists, and emergency physicians. It is also extremely useful for resident doctors and medical students who wish to understand the flow of clinical reasoning and decision-making in real-life conditions

• Offers immediate access to reliable information through diagrams and algorithms, reducing the time from diagnosis to treatment. 
  

• Based on the most recent guidelines of international scientific societies.

• Focuses on clinical usability, setting aside verbose theory in favor of substance.

• Its structure allows it to be used as a quick reference point (point-of-care) during on-call shifts or clinical examinations.

• As a field manual in the Emergency Department (ED) and in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

• As a preparation aid for specialty exams or certifications in emergency medicine.

• As a reliable reference source for the standardization of procedures within a medical team.

• What are the critical steps in the management of acute myocardial infarction?

• How are tachyarrhythmias differentially diagnosed based on the electrocardiogram?

• What is the appropriate pharmacological intervention in cases of acute heart failure?

Loukianos S. Rallidis is a Professor of Cardiology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and serves at the 2nd University Cardiology Clinic at the "Attikon" University General Hospital. He possesses deep clinical experience and a rich research portfolio, with particular emphasis on preventive cardiology, dyslipidemia, and coronary artery disease. His work is characterized by the continuous effort to connect modern research data with everyday clinical practice, making him one of the most reputable scientists in his field in Greece.