In the newly revised Second Edition of Cardiac Care: A Practical Guide for Nurses, a team of dedicated and widely recognised nursing medical experts from around the world deliver an invaluable and practical guide for nurses who practice in cardiac care environments.

This latest edition includes brand new chapters on structural heart disease, takotsubo syndrome, and non-obstructive coronary artery disease. While also covering the essential topics necessary for the proper provision of cardiac care, this practical guide for nurses provides:

A thorough introduction to cardiac practice, including the mechanics of the cardiovascular systems and the regulation of cardiac and vascular function
Comprehensive exploration of cardiovascular disease assessment, including risk factors for cardiovascular disease, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures
Practical discussions of the detection and management of heart rhythm disturbances, including ECG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and arrhythmias
In-depth examinations of the detection and management of acute coronary syndromes, including chest pain assessment and discharge planning
Chapter overviews, key concepts, learning objectives and activities, with critical points intermingled throughout

Perfect for practicing nurses who care for patients with cardiac conditions, Cardiac Care: A Practical Guide for Nurses will also earn a place in the libraries of other allied health professionals in cardiac care settings.

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Information

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Year

2022

ISBN

9781119117797

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Nursing

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Part 1 Knowledge for Practice
Part II Cardiovascular Disease Assessment
Part III Detection and Management of Heart Rhythm Disturbances
Part IV Detection and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes
Part V Cardiac Arrest
Part VI Chronic Cardiac Conditions
Index
EULA