Handbook of Cardiovascular Emergencies. This item is unavailable.Handbook of Cardiovascular Emergencies

Now in its thoroughly updated second edition , this practical handbook guides emergency physicians and intensive care clinicians through the initial diagnosis, stabilisation, management and disposition of patients with acute cardiovascular emergencies. In an extremely easy to use format, the book provides rapid access to the vital information physicians need to know. The first section describes resuscitation procedures that are crucial to the management of all cardiovascular emergencies. Subsequent sections cover specific disease processes and toxicologic emergencies, focusing on diagnosis, pharmacologic therapy, and other interventions in the emergent setting. Highlights of this new edition include increased coverage of coronary artery and peripheral artery stenting

"This is a fine text for the pocket of the student or house officer on a cardiac rotation...It provides a wealth of usable information...This book would be a handy, quick reference in caring for patients with cardiovascular emergencies." - Annals of Emergency Medicine