Cardiology Emergencies [Paperback]

Cardiology Emergenciescovers the presentation, investigation, and management of acute cardiac problems that require speedy diagnosis and management. Created as a resource for residents and students, as well as an easy reference guide for physicians, this handbook is organized for quick access and learning. It is divided into three sections: the first provides acute presentations for quick diagnosis, the second addresses specific conditions, and the third offers clear descriptions of how to perform common practical cardiac procedures. Packed with concisely written summaries and bullet-point information, it is the ideal guide to the practical management of cardiac emergencies.

Preface

1. Chest Pain
2. Shortness of Breath
3. Syncope
4. Cardiovascular Collapse
5. Palpitations
6. Acute Coronary Syndromes
7. Acute Heart Failure
8. Arrhythmias
9. Valve Disease
10. Aortic Dissection
11. Pericardial Disease
12. Pulmonary Vascular Disease
13. Systemic emboli
14. Cardiac Issues in Pregnancy
15. Adult congenital heart disease
16. Perioperative care
17. Cardiotoxic drug overdose
18. Miscellaneous conditions
19. Procedures
20. EKG library
21. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Index

This is a concise, well-written guide that may serve as an easy quick reference on cardiac emergencies for medical residents, fellows, physician assistants, and medical students. --Doody's

JB: Research Director
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
George Washington University Medical Center
Washington, DC

DCJM: Assistant Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory
Attending Cardiologist
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC