Publisher's Synopsis
Cardiac emergencies represent one of the most critical patient populations in the emergency department. This important book discusses the management of cardiogenic pulomonary edema, acute myocardial infarction, and atrial fibrillation. Readers also benefit from articles on cocaine chest pain; cardiac biomarkers; non-invasive imaging of acute coronary syndromes; cardiovascular complications in toxicology; aortic disasters; and severe hypertension. Reviews on the initial evaluation of the chest pain patient and emergency medical services of emergency cardiac care are also included.
