Publisher's Synopsis
Beginning with a brief overview of history taking, physical examination, and investigative techniques, this book also includes investigations and pharmacological and catheter-based technologies and their respective management. A brief description of infections leading to varying cardiac complications such as myocarditis, endocarditis, pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, and additionaly DCM, valvular and vascular emergencies, hypothermia, and cardiogenic shock have been included. Also provided is the description of invasive procedures and noninvasive cardiovascular imaging techniques which are essential in any emergency department.Cardiac resuscitation is the most essential part of management of cardiac emergencies, both on roadside and inside the ICU, hence the book describes in detail the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, non-invasive ventilation, and therapy in acute cardiopulmonary failure. It also includes a brief account of the side effects and their respective management.
