Book[edited by] David L. Brown.
Summary: "Using a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach, this unique title expertly covers all the latest approaches to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with critical cardiac illness. Led by Dr David L. Brown, a stellar team of authoritative writers guides you through cardiac pathophysiology, disease states presenting in the CICU, and state-of-the-art advanced diagnosis and therapeutic techniques. A visually appealing format, new chapters, and thorough updates ensure that you stay on the cutting edge of this rapidly advancing field"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Section I. Introduction. Evolution of the coronary care unit: past, present, and future
Ethical issues of care
Physical examination
Section II. Scientific foundation of cardiac intensive care. The role of the cardiovascular system in coupling the external environment to cellular respiration
Regulation of cardiac output
Coronary physiology and pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes: plaque rupture and atherothrombosis
Regulation of hemostasis and thrombosis
Section III. Coronary artery disease. Acute myocardial infarction
Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction
Use of the electrocardiogram in acute myocardial infarction
Reperfusion therapies for acute ST- elevation myocardial infarction
Adjunctive pharmacologic therapies in acute myocardial infarction
Complications of acute myocardial infarction
Post-myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock
Right ventricular infarction
Mechanical complications of acute myocardial infarction
Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias in acute myocardial infarction
Conduction disturbances in acute myocardial infarction
Complications of percutaneous interventional procedures
Section IV. Noncoronary diseases: diagnosis and management. Acute heart failure and pulmonary edema
Acute fulminant myocarditis
Stress (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy
Distributive shock
Cardiorenal syndrome
Sudden cardiac death
Diagnosis and treatment of ventricular tachycardia
Diagnosis and treatment of unstable supraventricular tachycardia
Acute presentations of valvular heart disease
Hypertensive emergencies
Acute aortic syndromes: diagnosis and management
Acute pericardial disease
Acute respiratory failure
Massive acute pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary hypertension
Hemodynamically unstable presentations of congenital heart disease in adults
Overdose of cardiotoxic drugs
Section V. Pharmacologic agents in the cardiac intensive care unit. Anticoagulation: antithrombin therapy
Anti-platelet therapy
Inotropic and vasoactive agents
Intensive diuresis and ultrafiltration
Antiarrhythmic electrophysiology and pharmacotherapy
Analgesics, tranquilizers, and sedatives
Pharmacologic interactions
Section VI. Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques: indications and technical considerations. Central venous access procedures
Temporary pacing
Pericardiocentesis
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Temporary mechanical circulatory support devices
Ventricular assist device therapy in advanced heart failure
Heart transplantation for advanced heart failure
Emergency airway management
Mechanical ventilation
Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation after cardiac arrest
Palliative care.