Coronary Care Manual: A Practical Guide to the Management of Acute Cardiac Problems and Their Subsequent Follow-up
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Author Description
Residents and physicians working in coronary care are presented with many daunting challenges. Management of patients is complex and has changed dramatically over the last decade, not least because of the advent of thrombolytic therapy. The Coronary Care Manaual is a concise and logical handbook which covers the majority of problems encountered on the Coronary Care Unit. Designed for ease of reference, the book offers clear, up-to-date advice on the diagnosis, acute management, and follow-up of patients with myocardial infarction and its complications. The succinct text is complemented by illustrative ECG traces and algorithms designed to help the reader cope with emergency situations. Brief guidelines on performing common practical procedures are included. This manual aims to provide a reassuring reference amidst the intensity and complexity of modern acute cardiac care. It will be a useful resource for all medical and nursing professionals working in cardiac care.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This manual investigates the clinical management of acute cardiac problems and the subsequent follow-up care required for patients in a coronary care unit. Author J. Nolan provides a structured framework for medical and nursing professionals to navigate the complexities of modern cardiac care, specifically addressing the shifts in treatment protocols necessitated by advancements such as thrombolytic therapy. The text synthesizes diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions into a logical, accessible format for high-pressure clinical environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Protocols for the diagnosis and management of myocardial infarction
- Illustrative ECG traces and diagnostic algorithms
- Guidelines for common practical cardiac procedures
- Follow-up care strategies for post-acute cardiac patients
Scope Limits
- Does not cover long-term chronic cardiac disease management outside of immediate follow-up
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological research or historical context of cardiac medicine
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this manual as a practical, high-utility resource for residents and nursing staff working in intensive care settings. Experts highlight the text's ability to distill complex emergency protocols into a concise, easy-to-reference format suitable for the high-stress environment of a coronary care unit.
Page Count:
246
Publication Date:
1993-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019262315X
ISBN-13:
9780192623157
Cardiology
Medical
Nursing
Emergency medicine
Clinical Reference