Handbook of Cardiac Emergencies is aimed at a broad spectrum of intensive and
coronary care personnel and provides rapid access to important information on
the treatment of the patient in the coronary care unit (CCU), in an easily
readable and accessible format. It comprises a series of cutting-edge article on
key aspects of emergency care of the cardiac patient and reviews some of the
most advanced concepts in the modern CCU. Whilst assuming a basic knowledge of
underlying problems, the book nonetheless outlines key physiological principles
where necessary, and critically reviews current literature and best practice.
Divided into two main sections, Basic Principles and Specific Problems, for