Using a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach, this unique
title expertly covers all the latest approaches to the assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment of patients with critical cardiac illness.
Led by Dr David L. Brown, a stellar team of authoritative writers
guides you through cardiac pathophysiology, disease states
presenting in the CICU, and state-of-the-art advanced diagnosis and
therapeutic techniques. A visually appealing format, new chapters,
and thorough updates ensure that you stay on the cutting edge of
this rapidly advancing field. Discusses recent changes in cardiac
intensive care, including new care paradigms, new mechanical
support modalities, and new therapies and interventions. Contains
11 new chapters: Palliative Care, Temporary Pacemaker Insertion,
Pericardiocentesis, Distributive Shock, Electrical Storm,
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation after Cardiac Arrest,
Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices, Cardiorenal
Syndrome, Fulminant Myocarditis, Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy,
Diagnosis and Treatment of Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia.
Online access features heart sounds and murmurs to accompany the
chapter on history and physical examination, videos of clinical
images and key procedures, frequently updated information on
late-breaking clinical trials, reviews of new research
publications, and more. Concisely yet thoroughly covers acute and
severe heart failure, chronic pulmonary hypertension,
life-threatening dysrhythmias, aortic dissection, and other cardiac
conditions as they relate to intensive care. Explains drug therapy
for key cardiac drugs, such as inotropes, vasodilators,
anti-arrhythmics, diuretics, anticoagulants, and anti-platelets,
and discusses important drug interactions. Ideal for all healthcare
professionals involved in cardiac intensive care, including
intensivists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, residents, fellows,
cardiac nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and
nutritionists. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with
purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all
of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of
devices and contains an up to date collection of all relevant
ACC/AHA and ESC guidelines.
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