3rd Edition
by David L. Brown (Author)
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 Consult™ 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.
