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Informationen zum Autor Melanie Humphreys is Senior Lecturer in the School of Health at The University of Wolverhampton. She is award leader for the Masters in Nursing Studies and the BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice (Cardiac Care). Within these awards she has a large responsibility for the teaching and application of cardiac specialist practice, research and evidence based practice. Klappentext 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.Topics covered in this volume include assessment of the cardiovascular system, diagnosing acute coronary syndrome, emergency cardiac care, cardiac rehabilitation and the management of chronic cardiac conditions.Key features* Aimed at students and newly qualified nurses* Added value to Allied Health Professionals who have contact with the cardiac patient* Explores care of cardiac patients across primary, secondary and tertiary care* Includes step-by-step clinical guidance* Evidence based Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ). Introduction. Cardiovascular assessment in perspective. Chest pain assessment. Electrocardiography. Laboratory tests. Diagnostic procedures. Summary. 4 Diagnosing Acute Coronary Syndrome ( John McGowan ). Introduction. Acute coronary syndromes in perspective. Interpreting the 12-lead ECG. Biochemical markers. Risk stratification. Imaging techniques. Summary. 5 Unstable Angina ( John McGowan ). Introduction. Unstable angina in perspective. Treatment strategies. Summary. 6 Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ( Melanie Humphreys ). Introduction. Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment of NSTEMI. Summary. 7 ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction ( Claire Rushton ). Introduction. ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective. Care priorities. Treatment priorities. Complications of STEMI. Territories of STEMI: special considerations. Special patient groups. Continuing care. Rehabilitation and secondary prevention. Summary. 8 Therapeutic Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes ( Jan Keenan ). Introduction. Pathophysiology of ACS. Early identifi...
