Books about Cardiac from Amazon.com

Newly revised edition of a BEST-SELLING EKG book! Revised and updated to include topics such as the use of pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. A FREE in-book CD will give users an opportunity to practice in an interactive and fun environment. Appropriate for any student or practicing health care provider who needs to learn or review basic EKG or arrhythmia concepts.

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Extensively revised to cover recent advances in cardiac surgery, the fourth edition of Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery remains the gold standard for management of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

The easily referenced outline format allows health practitioners of all levels to understand and apply basic concepts to patient care--perfect for cardiothoracic and general surgery residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, medical students, and critical care nurses involved in the care of both routine and complex cardiac surgery patients.

This comprehensive guide features:

* Detailed presentation addressing all aspects of perioperative care for adult cardiac surgery patients

* Outline format allowing quick access to information

* Chronological approach to patient care starting with diagnostic tests then covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care issues

* Additional chapters discussing bleeding, the respiratory, cardiac, and renal subsystems in depth, and aspects of care specific to recovery on the postoperative floor

* Completely updated references

* Extensive illustrations, including NEW figures depicting operative techniques

* 14 helpful appendices covering order and flow sheets, protocols, commonly used drug dosages, and procedures

Practical and accessible, the Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery is the essential reference guide to cardiac surgical patient care..
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This one-of-a-kind handbook again provides step-by-step instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications in the cath lab, with valuable updates on safety requirements, new technology, and new techniques It takes you through a detailed review of equipment, specific laboratory techniques, and lab safety, as well as the limitations, complications, and medical-surgical implications of cardiac catheterization and angiography findings. The book's portable size make it the preferred pocket reference!

• Presents clear instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications.
• Features a straightforward, easy-to-understand approach and a pocket-sized format that are ideal for reference by practitioners on the go.

• Covers all of the newest interventional techniques, including the use of drug-coated stents, carotid stenting, and renal stenting.
• Presents brand-new coverage of vascular closure devices and radial artery catheterization.
• Features an increased emphasis on congenital heart disease.
• Incorporates new material on patient preparation, laboratory setup, and the digital lab.

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Help Your Heart by Eating Right!

If you are looking to eat healthier and still enjoy mealtime, open your kitchen to The Cardiac Recovery Cookbook. This indispensable companion to The Cardiac Recovery Handbook contains over 100 quick, easy, and delicious NIH-approved recipes to help cardiac patients eat well on the road to wellness.

Whether you want a quick meal, a nutritious dinner, or a heart-healthy dessert, this book is packed with great tasting recipes the whole family can enjoy.

All the recipes are reduced in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and come complete with detailed nutritional information. Eat to your heart’s content with The Cardiac Recovery Cookbook..
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This 2006 revised student workbook, one of two Heartsaver First Aid texts, contains information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. Workbook contains the three required modules (General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies) and three optional modules (CPR, AED, and Environmental Emergencies) for the Heartsaver First Aid Course. Comes shrink-wrapped with the Heartsaver First Aid Quick Reference Card (#80-1057), the Adult CPR And AED Reminder Card, the Child And Infant CPR And AED Reminder Card, and a CD containing supplemental CPR and AED skills information. Ideal for first responders and for students attending the Heartsaver First Aid course..
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Maybe a suspicious angiogram has the doctor suggesting bypass surgery Maybe a major heart attack has you confined to the ICU. After a heart attack or heart surgery, you have a hundred questions and your family has more. How long will I be in the hospital? What are the side effects of that medication? Why do I feel so depressed? What can I eat? Can I exercise?

One of the nation's most respected cardiologists answers all your questions in The Cardiac Recovery Handbook. In clear, everyday language, the book covers all aspects of cardiac recovery—from the initial diagnosis of heart disease to medications and surgical options, from hospitalization to rehabilitation, from diet and exercise to keeping your spirits up. No question is left unanswered.

Filled with a wealth of vital information, The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an invaluable resource for the millions of Americans suffering from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare providers, and friends. 25 photos..
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Here is an update of the complete guide to cardiac carepacked with new ways to conquer heart disease without drugs or bypass surgery! Hundreds of thousands of heart patients have used Dr. Julian Whitakers best-selling Reversing Heart Disease to successfully deal with cardiac problems naturally. Now, drawing on nearly 20 years of experience at his Whitaker Wellness Institute, Dr. Whitaker examines modern medicines latest diagnostic techniques, treatments, and drugsand offers the newest improvements to his comprehensive cardiac program..
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