Cardiology at a Glance

Book excerpt: Cardiology at a Glanceuses a unique approach to presenting the subject of cardiology. Every aspect of cardiac problems and diseases is presented in concise chapters. Each chapter describes a given problem, shows how to recognise and treat the condition, and presents literature to support the particular approach. Readers will be able to quickly review ways to handle a wide spectrum of problems from a myocardial infarction to understanding the principles of an intraaortic balloon pump.This is a practical guide to cardiology for non-specialists, cardiologists, nursing practitioners and medical students to use in acute care and in consultations. Highly practical and assessable, the book focuses on key discipline areas for practice situations. It covers a wide spectrum of cardiology issues necessary for medical practitioners to address in patient presentations.The book has been adapted by an Australian specialist especially for the Australian audience, with Australian drug references, units of measure and some new recommendations and procedures.