Comprehensive Coronary Care

• Introduction to coronary care. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. Risk factors and primary prevention. Assessing the patient. Investigation and monitoring of patients with CHD. Introduction to the acute coronary syndromes. Management of ST elevation MI. Management of unstable angina and non-ST elevation MI. Nursing patients with acute coronary syndromes. Complications of acute MI and their management. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Management of other conditions presenting to the coronary care unit. Cardiac pacing and implantable defibrillators. Cardiac rehabilitation. Assessing progress and reducing risk in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Percutaneous coronary intervention and cardiac surgery in patients with coronary artery disease. Therapeutics

"This is a much needed and timely revision of an important text on coronary care. Jointly written by a nurse and a doctor, it provides up to date coverage of this rapidly changing speciality and offers a multi-disciplinary approach to coronary care and treatment.Its language is clear and easy to understand. Management of a cardiac patient is a complex task, and this book offers clear and concise research-based information.The content has been updated in line with the latest guidelines, including specific guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence."Sabina Ahmed, freelance health writerNursing Standard :: July 25 :: vol 21 no 46 :: 2007"This book stands out for its clarity and broad scope. I recommend it strongly as an interesting and useful book for acute/urgent care nurses and, in fact, all healthcare professionals.”Felicity Johnson. Accident & Emergency Nursing Journal. October 2007