Cardiology Essentials
Cardiology Essentials offers practical advice from a seasoned cardiology physician assistant on how to be an efficient, competent member of the cardiology team. This handbook will provide the basics of how to care for the most common cardiac conditions encountered in clinical practice. Oftentimes, the supervising physician is inaccessible during a medical crisis. This handbook supplies the practicing PA/NP with the critical information and confidence they need to handle such crises when they...
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This resource offers practical advice from a seasoned cardiology physician assistant on how to be an efficient, competent member of the cardiology team. It also provides the basics of how to care for the most common cardiac conditions encountered in clinical practice. Written in an easy-to-read format, this book allows the PA/NP or student to read the book and immediately feel at home in the world of cardiology.
Preface vAcknowledgments viiDiagnostic Tools 1Cardiac History and Physical Exam 3EKG Tricks 19Stress-Free Stress Testing and Other Cardiac Studies 53Cardio Meds 69Beta-Blockers 71Calcium Channel Blockers 77Nitrates 81Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Inhibitors 85Diuretics 93Digoxin 97Antiplatelet Agents 101Antiarrhythmics 105Cardio Consults 111Chest Pain 113Dyspnea 121Syncope 125Palpitations 135Edema 139Cardio Conditions 145Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension 147Lipid Disorders 159Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease 169Congestive Heart Failure 187Atrial Fibrillation 203Valvular Diseases 217Rheumatic Fever and Endocarditis 227Devices 235Pacemakers 237ImplantedCardioverter-Defibrillators 243Coronary Stents 247Lifestyles 249Heart Healthy Lifestyles 251Survival Skills 259Survival Skills 261Appendices 265Charting Clues 267Resources 271Index 275
