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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.
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.