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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785348403321

Autore

Brown Jeremy <1964->

Titolo

Cardiology emergencies [[electronic resource] /] / Jeremy Brown, Jay Mazel ; with Saul G. Myerson, Robin P. Choudhury, Andrew R.J. Mitchell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2010

ISBN

1-282-90105-2

9786612901058

0-19-975005-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (305 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MazelJay

Disciplina

616.1/025

Soggetti

Cardiovascular emergencies

Cardiac resuscitation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Series Preface; Preface; 1 Chest Pain; 2 Shortness of Breath; 3 Syncope; 4 Cardiovascular Collapse; 5 Palpitations; 6 Acute Coronary Syndromes; 7 Acute Heart Failure; 8 Arrhythmias; 9 Valve Disease; 10 Aortic Dissection; 11 Pericardial Disease; 12 Pulmonary Vascular Disease; 13 Systemic Emboli; 14 Cardiac Issues in Pregnancy; 15 Adult Congenital Heart Disease; 16 Perioperative Care; 17 Cardiotoxic Drug Overdose; 18 Miscellaneous Conditions; 19 Procedures; 20 EKG Library; 21 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W

Sommario/riassunto

Cardiology Emergencies covers the presentation, investigation, and management of acute cardiac problems that require speedy diagnosis and management. Created as a resource for residents and students, as well as an easy reference guide for physicians, this handbook is organized for quick access and learning. It is divided into three sections: the first provides acute presentations for quick diagnosis, the second addresses specific conditions, and the third offers clear descriptions of how to perform common practical cardiac procedures. Packed with concisely written summaries and bullet-point in