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Short description Nursing the Cardiac Patient is a practical guide that addresses the management of cardiac patients across the spectrum of health care settings. It assists nurses to develop a complete understanding of the current evidence based practice and principles underlying the care and management of the cardiac patient. It combines theoretical and practical components of cardiac care in an accessible and user-friendly format, with case studies and practical examples throughout.
From the contents Contributor Biographies.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1 Acute Coronary Syndrome in Perspective (Melanie Humphreys).
Introduction.
The challenge of saving lives.
The scope of this book.
2 Reducing the Risk: Primary Care Initiatives (Melanie Humphreys and Brenda Cottami).
Introduction.
Primary care initiatives in perspective.
Identification of those "at risk".
Rapid access chest pain clinics.
Sudden cardiac death.
Early recognition and access to emergency services.
Early CPR.
Early defibrillation.
First responders.
Summary.
3 Assessment of the Cardiovascular System (Jackie Younker).
