Single Best Answer Questions in Cardiothoracic Surgery

This revision aid provides over 300 single best answer practice questions, each formulated to cover an important topic in cardiothoracic surgery, with a considerable number drawn from past examinations. It is designed for residents and registrars preparing for Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations worldwide, including the FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery examinations. A substantial number of patient-based questions and clinical vignettes let candidates test their ability to integrate key basic science concepts with relevant clinical problems, while factual recall questions probe basic knowledge. Detailed and comprehensive explanations accompany each answer, so candidates do not have to consult textbooks for clarification as is the case with many other MCQ books. A list of relevant references at the end of each answer enables candidates to read the most up-to-date journal articles on the subject.

Key Features

Highlights

• Over 300 single best answer practice questions covering important topics in cardiothoracic surgery
• A considerable number of questions drawn from past examinations
• Patient-based questions and clinical vignettes that test integration of basic science with clinical problems
• Factual recall questions probing basic knowledge
• Detailed and comprehensive explanations for each answer
• A list of relevant references at the end of each answer

How to use

Work through the single best answer questions to test your knowledge across cardiothoracic surgery topics, then review the detailed explanations provided for each answer. The references listed at the end of each answer point to up-to-date journal articles for further reading.