{"product_id":"nursing-the-cardiac-patient-isbn-9781405184304","title":"Nursing the Cardiac Patient","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNursing the Cardiac Patient\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributor Biographies.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Acute Coronary Syndrome in Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMelanie Humphreys\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenge of saving lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe scope of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Reducing the Risk: Primary Care Initiatives\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMelanie Humphreys and Brenda Cottami\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary care initiatives in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification of those \"at risk\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRapid access chest pain clinics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSudden cardiac death.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly recognition and access to emergency services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly CPR.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly defibrillation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst responders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Assessment of the Cardiovascular System\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eJackie Younker\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular assessment in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChest pain assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrocardiography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Diagnosing Acute Coronary Syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eJohn McGowan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcute coronary syndromes in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting the 12-lead ECG.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiochemical markers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImaging techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Unstable Angina\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eJohn McGowan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnstable angina in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMelanie Humphreys\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of NSTEMI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eClaire Rushton\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications of STEMI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerritories of STEMI: special considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial patient groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehabilitation and secondary prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Therapeutic Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eJan Keenan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiology of ACS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly identification of ACS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly therapeutic intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic intervention for STE-ACS and NSTE-ACS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary percutaneous coronary intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitated percutaneous coronary intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Cardiothoracic Care\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eDebbie Danitsch\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation for surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostoperative care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac care after the first 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDischarge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Arrhythmias and their Management\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMelanie Humphreys, Celia Warlow and John McGowan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrophysiology of the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe conduction system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManifestations of arrhythmias.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrhythmias.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrhythmia treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeri-arrest arrhythmias.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac arrest rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Emergency Cardiac Care\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMelanie Humphreys and Lisa Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac emergencies in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly warning scoring systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the emergency cardiac patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcute heart failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePericarditis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac tamponade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrolyte disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Long-Term Cardiac Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eIan Jones and Anne Dormer\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeart failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefractory angina.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtrial fibrillation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Cardiac Rehabilitation\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eTim Grove\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac rehabilitation in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvision of cardiac rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Secondary Prevention Within the Community\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eTim Grove\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOngoing risk factor modification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychosocial wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardioprotective medication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Ethical Issues in Cardiac Care\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePauline Walsh and Fiona Foxall\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical theory and principles in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical decision-making frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformed consent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDNAR.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ethics of withdrawal of active treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatients' rights and responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Patient Transfer to Theatre\/Specialist Centre\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSarah Dickie\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransfer in perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation of the patient for intrahospital or interhospital transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Cardiac Rehabilitation Circuit Class\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eTim Grove\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClass management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaffing ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C: Cardiac Pacemakers\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eIan Jones and Anne Dormer\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacemaker function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNASPE\/BPEG code.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is a nicely written book providing an overview of current nursing care issues with respect to cardiac patients.”  (British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 5 May 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Highlights what is needed for the Cardiac patient from beginning to end, and covers everything you would need to know…this book would be useful for every stage of the course, and beyond in practice. The book highlights important stages such as prevention, treatment and causes of action.” 3rd year nursing student, Glasgow Caledonian University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMelanie Humphreys\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003ci\u003eNursing the Cardiac Patient\u003c\/i\u003e 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. 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