Cardiology in the ER: A Practical Guide

This book provides a guide for the management of patients with cardiovascular emergencies in the ER. It covers a broad range of the most important and frequent acute cardiovascular events including coronary syndromes, aortic syndromes, pulmonary embolism, and left heart failure. Pragmatic in nature, chapters discuss frequent clinical presentations in a thorough fashion while emphasizing a practical and concise approach to diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the book explores how new knowledge and technological advances are improving the quality of patient care in the emergency room, highlighting technological advances in the use of pharmacotherapy, biomarkers, and imaging techniques such as X-ray, echocardiography, CT, MRI, and nuclear. Cardiology in the ER: A Practical Guide is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, and fellows in cardiology, emergency medicine, intensive and critical care, and internal medicine.

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1. Chest Pain in the ER

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2. Dyspnea in the ER

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3. Suspected Cardiovascular Syncope in the ER

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4. Optimizing the Use of Biomarkers in the ER

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5. Acute Coronary Syndromes in the ER

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6. Acute Aortic Syndromes in the ER

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7. Cardiac Tamponade in the ER

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8. Cardiogenic Shock in the ER

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9. Pulmonary Embolism in the ER

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10. Hypertensive Crisis in the ER

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11. Tachyarrhythmias in the ER

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12. Bradyarrhythmia in the ER

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13. Acute Left Heart Failure in the ER

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14. Cardiac Arrest in the ER

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15. Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis in the ER

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16. Pacemaker Emergencies in the ER

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17. Cardiology Bedside Interventions in the ER