Critical pathways in cardiovascular medicine
By: edited by Christopher P. Cannon and Patrick T. O'Gara.
Contributors: Cannon, Christopher P.; O'Gara, Patrick T.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 315
ISBN-13: 9780781794398; 9780781794398
Subjects: Cardiology.; Critical path analysis.; Outcome assessment (Medical care); Medical protocols.; Cardiovascular Diseases -- diagnosis.; Cardiovascular Diseases -- therapy.; Critical Care -- standards.; Critical Pathways.
Description: This second Edition presents evidence-based, cost-effective critical pathways for diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disorders in the pre-hospital setting, emergency department, inpatient setting, and outpatient setting. All pathways in this edition have been updated to reflect the latest findings regarding best practices in all areas of cardiovascular care. Coverage includes new pathways for pre-hospital care, public access defibrillation for cardiac arrest, emergency department management of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, aortic aneurysm, hyperglycemia, peripheral artery disease and claudication, implantable cardioverter defibrillator treatment for ventricular tachycardia, and long-term management of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.