Common Pitfalls in Cardiology contains more than 100 diagnostic and management pitfalls and how to avoid them.  This concise guide is designed to improve patient outcomes by emphasizing the need for rapid diagnosis, early use of potent pharmacologic and interventional strategies, and consistent application of primary and secondary measures.   Topics include:  hypertension, dyslipidemia, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, primary and secondary prevention, ECG interpretation, and stroke.