Emergency Cardiology
An Evidence-Based Guide to Acute Cardiac Problems
AZAD GHURAN paperback 2003
256 pp.; 27 illus & 2 b/w halftones; 0-340-80719-9
This highly practical pocket reference covers the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases of the heart and circulation, providing up-to-date guidelines for for these common, but many times dangerous conditions. Advocating an evidence-based approach to clinical practice, the book gives detailed guidelines for day-to-day use in patient care in a varuety of hospital settings-from admission in emergency care through intensive therapy in the CCU to management on the cardiac or medical wards. Concise presentation allows for easy access to relevant material.
CONTENTS
Part 1-Acute Myocardial Infarction
Part 2 -Resuscitation
Part 3 - Unstable Coronary Syndromes
Part 4 - Arrhythmias Unrelated to Acute Myocardial Infarction
Epidemiology and pathophysiology
Part 5- Hypertension Emergencies
Part 6- Aortic Disease
Part 7 - Pulmonary Embolism