Acute Cardiac Care: Community and Hospital Management of Myocardial Infarction (Oxford Medical... by Kevin Jennings Sales Rank: 4848580 List Price: $67.50 $67.50 At Amazon on 11-27-2008.

Paperback: 226 pages Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition September 29, 1994 Language: English ISBN-10: 0192630067 ISBN-13: 978-0192630063 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces Product Review "Well organized and easily followed. The references are up-to-date and appropriate. . . . provides a good reference for the community/primary care physician. Its easy readability and continuous reference to current literature would serve as a good initial guide for primary care. . . . offers a good quick review of the subject." --Thomas J. Regan, Doody's Journal "concise and authoritative book.The text is easy to read and well referenced."International Journal of Cardiology Product Description Heart attack is the most common cause of death in developed countries, and there is now clear evidence that early and appropriate treatment can significantly reduce this mortality. This practical book is essential for all those who treat patients experiencing acute chest pain syndromes. The book begins with an overview of the epidemiology and pathology of myocardial infarction, and a consideration of risk reduction. It covers the early management of acute chest pain and cardiac arrest in the community, and discusses the rationale behind providing effective community care. It then addresses hospital care, including investigation, diagnosis, and management of myocardial infarction, and possible complications. There is a section dealing with practical procedures such as cardioversion and temporary pacing, and a chapter describing the commonly used cardiac drugs. Finally, there is a discussion of the recovery phase and rehabilitation and surveillance in the community. Acute Cardiac Care: Community and Hospital Management of Myocardial Infarction (Oxford Medical... Available from Amazon Price: $67.50 Updated on 11-27-2008.

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