(Ebook) Nursing the Cardiac Patient by Melanie Humphreys ISBN 9781118785331, 9781405184304, 1118785339, 1405184302

(Ebook) Nursing the Cardiac Patient by Melanie Humphreys ISBN 9781118785331, 9781405184304, 1118785339, 1405184302

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 in developing 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.

Content:
Chapter 1 Acute Coronary Syndrome in Perspective (pages 1–5): Melanie Humphreys
Chapter 2 Reducing the Risk: Primary Care Initiatives (pages 6–18): Melanie Humphreys and Brenda Cottam
Chapter 3 Assessment of the Cardiovascular System (pages 19–35): Jackie Younker
Chapter 4 Diagnosing Acute Coronary Syndrome (pages 36–51): John McGowan
Chapter 5 Unstable Angina (pages 52–61): John McGowan
Chapter 6 Non‐ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (pages 62–72): Melanie Humphreys
Chapter 7 ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (pages 73–96): Claire Rushton
Chapter 8 Therapeutic Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes (pages 97–111): Jan Keenan
Chapter 9 Cardiothoracic Care (pages 112–131): Debbie Danitsch
Chapter 10 Arrhythmias and their Management (pages 132–155): Melanie Humphreys, Celia Warlow and John McGowan
Chapter 11 Emergency Cardiac Care (pages 156–177): Melanie Humphreys and Lisa Cooper
Chapter 12 Long‐Term Cardiac Conditions (pages 178–197): Ian Jones and Anne Dormer
Chapter 13 Cardiac Rehabilitation (pages 198–204): Tim Grove
Chapter 14 Secondary Prevention Within the Community (pages 205–225): Tim Grove
Chapter 15 Ethical Issues in Cardiac Care (pages 226–236): Pauline Walsh and Fiona Foxall