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 logicalhandbook 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 iscomplemented 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 cardiaccare. It will be a useful resource for all medical and nursing professionals working in cardiac care.