Summary

A reference handbook for practicing emergency physicians. Each chapter reviews the points that are key to the recognition and management of the common types of cardiovascular emergencies. The volume is divided into four anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the heart; assessing the emergency department patient with presumed cardiovascular disease; cardiovascular diseases in emergency medicine; and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Appendices are devoted to ECG interpretation and to commonly used cardiac medications. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.